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Adventure Tourism

1. Skiing/snowboarding……………………February  to  May
2. Trekking/climbing  season: ….………… .May to November
3. Paragliding: ……………………………June to End of  October

The four big massifs of this chain with sister peaks have more than 50 > 7000m  peaks, 10 still stand unclimbed.

1. Terich Mir……………….7  peaks…..1  unclimbed [ South peak >7100m].  The  main peak   [7708m] of  this  massif was first summitted by a Norwegian team in 1950 headed by Prof. Naees.
2. Noshaq massif ……………………4 peaks       all climbed. The main summit[ 7492m] was first scaled in 1960  by a Japanese expedition …
3. Istor-o-Nal massif ………………12 peaks….2  unclimbed [>7276m,7100m] the main summit [ 7403m ]  was first conquered by Spanish climbers in 1969
4. Saraghrar massif,………………….13 peaks….6 unclimbed [>7000-7330m] The main summit [ 7349m] was reached by an Italian team in1959 for the first time  headed by  Fosco  Mairini
5. Langutai-Barfi………………..7017m………unclimbed. This one is called the bride of the Hindu Kush- the most beautiful summit at only two day trek from jeep road…. pictures of all the peaks and all faces of the peaks are available on request for potential clients.

Beside the 4 main massifs other > 7000m peaks are:

Udren Zom,  Shakawer, Langar Zom, Shingeik Zom, Darband Zom, Urgend, Akher Chioh, and  Kohe Tez…. Go to:  contact us  for more info…

There are  misguiding  reports  in certain Websites about the location of Noshaq to be in Afghanistan. this is a gross mistake.. Only the West ridge of  Noshaq touches Afghan border. The route to Noshaq  through Terich valley, Pakistan,  is the most convenient and easily accessible.. the west ridge of this massif marks the watershed between Pakistan and Afghanistan;  the other three peaks of Noshaq lie well within Pakistani border and have always been attempted by climbers from the Pakistan side [ vide google-Noshaq] where an organized  expedition guidance is available. For verification Contact: E.Mail: jm.zwieacker@bluewin.ch
 
More than 50 > 7000m peaks lie within a  short  radious,  in two groups, and both groups  have the convenience  to use one BC only, for more than   20 peaks in  each cluster around it.. The Saraghrar group has its BC at  Totirazno Kuh, Roshgol valley,  and  gives very easy  access  to five giants  around  an  amphitheatre- Saraghrar  massif  of  13  peaks  [6 >7000m peaks  unclimbed ],  Langar Zom [ 7100m ],  Languta-i- Barfi [ 7017m unclimbed ], Shakawer [ 7116m] and  Udren Zom [ 7131m] beside a large number of  unclimbed peaks of mesmerizing beauty of  > 6000m and travel time to all these peaks  takes 1-2 days trek to the BC from jeep road. This is a very convenient access and attractive side of this route  that  from the Jeep terminal you get  to the BC of more than 20 > 7000m peaks on the second day from Chitral town while  at the Terich Mir group  it takes four days to reach the BC for Terich Mir [ 7708m ] Noshaq [ 7492m] Istor-o-Nal [ 7403m] 2 peaks >7000m unclimbed, Shingeik Zom [ 7291m ] and other minor peaks of immense  attraction.

The  ridges of Hindu Kush are  still  a  puzzle for its confused chains because, so far, no systematic exploration attempt has been made  by any country club  and  few info is available to climbers all over the world ..  also the massifs are poorly defined and info is not perfect  as these contours  are not always entirely visible to climbers on cloudy summiting days. Many  adventure  destinations lie  inside these valleys unexplored,  and have never been touched  by a human foot and publicity efforts for the new generation of adventure tourists/ Tour operators  of the World has been very  negligible,  so in order to  get the  latest info on any kind of adventure in the Hindu Kush  you may contact :                Hindu Kush Adventure Guides,  E. Mail:
      Adventure Tourism in the Hindu Kush in summer is most convenient for people who like dry  weather and people particularly from Europe get this opportunity more than others due to  the vacations they  get  each year…this is peculiar to Hindukush, for it lies away from Monsoon rains ..remains dry from May to November hence perfect and ideal destination for adventure tourism, and  paragliders have seen  the best climatic conditions as well as the easiest and cheapest access point for launching…height for  trekking limit is 6500m  for free…snowline in this region is 5000m…and choice of destinations  is limitless.. pollution free…porter wages reasonable…organized and hitch free porterage.. Eco tourism focused…
 
11.   Paragliding trips from Zani Pass  [3884m]  rimb

 Home stay with Prof. Karim or at Terichmir Guest House.
12. Mountaineering/ hiking/ trekking in the Hindu Kush with good chances to       sight some endangered species of  wildlife……..
13.    Rock climbing… their location.. routes.. their  pictures… itineraries etc.
14.   Surfing,
15.   Mineral prospecting/gemstones…info on:  Lapis, Serpentine, Calcite, Asbestos, Yellow arsenic, Talc, Antimony, pyrite, quartz….sites and samples
16.  Biking to the tail end of numerous valleys
 17.  Snow leopard/ Markhor/ Ibex  sighting./Trophy hunting
18.  Wild life photography,
 19. Skiing/ snowboarding  [5 easy access sites offered]
20.  Trout fishing
21.  Searching the  glacier  Frog- the Loch Ness Monster of  Hindu Kush
22.  Geotourism / Exploring the hidden attractions /destination / Fixing  the heights of many peaks so far left unmeasured   as well as  naming  another great number of peaks so far unnamed.
23.  Chitral- Zani  Pass [ 3884m] ride/drive- 4 hours: enjoy High Hindu Kush panorama from this unique point in the guidance of a native Hindu Kush expert….then take Terich valley trek : 4 hours, the same day:  Home Stay   OR  camping  OR  stay at Terich Mir Guest House….three options…and  relish  traditional cuisine of  Chitral…  Drive back to Chitral the next day = TWO days ITINERARY. This is a two day package from Islamabad  back to Islamabad. Ideal for  Islamabad based adventure Lovers/ Embassy personnel with weekend  wander lust.. by plane from Islamabad to Chitral and back.. a treat- a paradise known to few in the world,  a sight so bewitching,  is now accessible by jeep…the sight of all the > 7000m peaks of the mighty  Hindu Kush of Chitral. We focus on eco-tourism.

24. Home Stay /  & Local Cuisine  at  Prof. Karim’s  [overnight]

25. Guided Cultural Tours: Home visits to see cultural aspects /old architecture/life style/living conditions/ native Cuisine of Chitral …any topic of  history , culture or any other social aspect of your own interest….. guided by  Prof. ……………….
26. Books on Hindu Kush [ history, statecraft, culture, superstitions, resources, mountain system, itineraries, packages, destinations, routes, travels, Hindu Kush Cultural Conference proceedings, Expedition stories, maps, picture post cards,
27. We arrange full board/logistic/guide services at: Chitral Travel Bureau License # 2316 /  Hindu Kush Adventure Guides
26. Scientific, Botanical/Cultural Research Tours/guidance
28. Guidance to media folk / Reporters
       This region is Botanically  rich and offers immense opportunities for scientists…Translation/ Guest House/Home stay  facility  available at reasonable  rate. Go to Contact..

    Brief of trekking  ITINERARIES  for your choice from Chitral to Chitral or Chitral to  Gilgit:

We have more than 50 route/ Itineraries/ options for trekking/climbing…for details  go to   CONTACT

   Mountaineering itineraries:

1. For Terich Mir,  Nowshaq,  Istor –o- Nal and other peaks around Terich Concordia:

 To Saraghrar, Udren Zom, Langar Zom, Shakawer, Langutai-Barfi, Burishamo zom, Prechu Zom, Datti Zom  and many other  technical but smaller  peaks around  6000m

  Day  one  to  day three as above. [ from Islamabad to Chitral by flight ]

[This itinerary takes only two day trek to the BC. of more than 20peaks above 7000m …an easy access]
Day four:  departure  for  Zondrangram  by jeep…5 hour.
Day five: rest/arrangement of  porters/acclimatization.
Day six: march to Duru camp 7-8  hr
 
from this camp you may either branch off to south & south-east  Saraghrar, [the victory  route of the 2005  Swiss expedition ]  Datti Zom [unclimbed,  Burishomo Zom [unclimbed], Sucai Zom [ unclimbed], etc. This section is ideal for trekking
 
Day seven:   from Duru to Totiraznokuh:   5-6 hr.   This is a permanent BC. The team may proceed to Udren Zom or  Shakawer, or Langutai- Barfi, or Langar Zom or just start rock climbing over the stunning west face of  Saraghrar [ 3000m rock wall]…ideal/ big challenge for rock climbers. all > 7000m peaks at  your feet. A destination  of  unique attraction.

UNCLIMBED PEAKS OF HINDU KUSH  RANGE-CHITRAL.

10. Terich Mir S.               Dirgol / S.Barum glac.         7100m

* The easiest  route to a >7000m peak lies on the south face of  Saraghrar…a gentle  ice climb

2.  UNCLIMBED   [ VIRGIN PEAKS ] of  Hindu Kush