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Welcome to Hindukush Adventure Guides

BACKGROUND 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: info@hindukushadventureguides.com , baig@hindukushadventureguides.com
      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…

1 Paragliding trips from Zani Pass [3884m] [ contact E. mail: bradismyfriend@gmail.com    OR: baigshushgal@gmail.om , baig@hindukushadventureguides.com ] Home stay with Prof. Karim or at Terichmir Guest House.
2. Mountaineering/ hiking/ trekking in the Hindu Kush with good chances to       sight some endangered species of wildlife……..
3.    Rock climbing… their location.. routes.. their pictures… itineraries etc.

4.   Surfing,
5.   Mineral prospecting/gemstones…info on: Lapis, Serpentine, Calcite, Asbestos, Yellow arsenic, Talc, Antimony, pyrite, quartz….sites and samples
6. Biking to the tail end of numerous valleys
7. Snow leopard/ Markhor/ Ibex sighting./Trophy hunting
8. Wild life photography,
9. Skiing/ snowboarding [5 easy access sites offered]
10. Trout fishing
11. Searching the glacier Frog- the Loch Ness Monster of Hindu Kush
12. 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.
13. 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.

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

15. 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. ……………….
16. 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,
17. We arrange full board/logistic/guide services at: Chitral Travel Bureau License # 2316 / Hindu Kush Adventure Guides
18. Scientific, Botanical/Cultural Research Tours/guidance
19. 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.