Trekking in the Valley

Here are some suggestions for treks in the Chipursan area. Please contact the local guides as they will give you their best services. Here are some easy day hikes; others involve glacier crossings, horses or yaks. For any questions please ask the local guides and feel free to let them know if you are interested in anything specific.

1. Kirmin Pass

(2-3 days) Junction of Pamir & Karakoram sees "Silk road." Possible in 3 days and 2 nights. Visit Vuin Sar see Klik and Mintika and Sue Qeer, a beautiful fresh water lake and wildlife, connected with Misgar and Qalandarchi fort.

2. Spandrin Sar, Khrid Sar, Sekr

Peak behind Shikor-e- Goz and

Kirmin Dur

(3 days and 2 nights) Behind Shikor-e-Goz you will find many herbs and flowers and see a beautiful Peak called Sekr Peak which is unexplored to this day and unique in the area. Kirmin Dur is connected with Khill Dur and also enters in Lupgar is a very interesting trek with tremendous wildlife and a good pasture area.

3. Khill Dur, Sumayar, Mashthin

(2 days and 2 nights) High peak (unexplored). Khill Dur is connected with Lupgar and its interest lies in its abundant wildlife and pasture area. Sumayar and Mashthin are both easy to reach with nice camping and waterfalls and the best camp site.

4. Rashthigar (meadow) and

Rashthigar Peak (Oqthash Peak)

(2 days 1 night) An unexplored Peak covered with snow for twelve months and a holy point (osthoon which iscalled Oqthash) for local people. Here an oil exuding stone exists, which when lit remains bright all night. Rashthigar meadow is connected with Lupgar Meadow too and is an incredibly beautiful place.

5. Jui Sam & Yishkok

(Easy, nice camping) Start from Zood Khon to explore the nearby lake and swimming or fishing. 15 days to Battura Glacier very interesting and see wildlife.

6. Access to Baba Ghundi

(3.5hrs from Yishkok) Easy walk along a jeep road to see the shrine of Baba Ghundi and Dragon Lake. Along the way meet shepherds and Kyrgyz coming down from Afghanistan to trade. Baba Ghundi makes a great base for other small explorations in the area. You can alternatively reach Baba Ghundi by Jeep (45 min) from Yish Kok or trek along the opposite side (Bund Ben) of the road (beautiful camping).

7. Baba Ghundi to Kuz Sar

(Moderate, unexplored) Camping out on a glacier with views of the Pamir Mountains, Kuz Sar Peak (6925m) and more.

8. Pamiri

(Easy, reach by Yak) Visit Chipursan’s favorite high point which is especially nice in June through September with many flowers, wildlife and multi-colored mountains. Experience Wakhi hospitality and a shepherd's life. Summer Pasture.

9. Pamiri Sar Peak

(7016m).

10. Kampeer Dior Sar Peak

(7168m).

11. Kuz Sar Peak

(6677m) Moderate explored by Alam Jan.

12. Zood Khon Sar Peak

(6080m)

13. Sekr Peak (Sekr Jerav Sar)

(6255m) Explored way to Dilisang Peak (6208m).

14. Rashit Sar

(5390m)

15. Sumayar Sar

(5243m).

16. Raminj Sar

(4700m)

17. Irshad Vuin

(Moderate/strenuous, reach by horse) This 4925m Pass marks the border with Afghanistan in the Wakhan Corridor, with an incredible variety of scenery, multi-hued mountains and Kyrgyz traders.

18. Ghulam Ali’s Pass

(Moderate/strenuous, unexplored) Experience the Red canyon, glacier crossing, and natural stone bridge and view the Afghan Pamirs at the end of it all.

19. Lupgar Pir Pass

(Moderate) Cross a glacier, summit the Lupgar Pir Pass (5190) and trek from Yishkok to Raminj to see two famous snowy Peaks: Saker Sar and another one Lupgar Sar.

20. Zood Khon Pass to Misgar Valley

(Moderate) Enjoy the view on Yishkok Glacier and Dilisang Sar Peak during your crossing from one valley into the next. It's possible to extend the trek to see Mintika Pass (Chinese border).

21. Chilinj An

(Strenuous, reach by yak) Dare a glacial crossing with ropes, experience stunning views and see Karambar Lake & Valley during your crossing from Gojal to Chitral.

22. Yuksh Goz

(Strenuous, technical) Trek opened in 2001 takes 12-15 days. Cross a glacier with ropes and trek from Chipursan to Passu via the Batua Glacier which is rarely visited and an excellent chance to see wildlife.

Useful Information

Guest Houses

1. Family Guest House Kirmin owned by Mr. Muhammad Wafi.
2. Sumayar Guest House Khill owned by Mr. Sher Ahmed Khan (Tourist Guide).
3. Village Family Guest House Rashit owned by Mr. Iqbal Khan and sons.
4. Village Guest House Sherisubz owned by Mr. Rasool Khan.
5. Family Style Guest House owned by Ahmed Khan at Ispenj.
6. Mr.Alam Jan's Family style Guest House "Pamir Sarai" at Zood Khon and Baba Ghundi Ziarat.
Respected visitors, in all of the above Guest Houses you will feel easy. You will experience the environment, eat traditional food and local guides are frequently available.
Jeep Times
Time taken from Sost to the different villages of Chipursan by vehicle:
1. Yarzrich 00:45 min

2. Raminj 00:55 min

3. Kirmin 1:40 hrs

4. Khill 2:00 hrs

5. Rashit 2:15 hrs

6. Sherisubz 2:20 hrs

7. Ispenj 2:35 hrs

8. Kampeer Dior2:45 hrs

9. Shitmerg 2:50 hrs

10. Zood Khun 3:00 hrs