The mountain of Hindukush enters Pakistan, step by step, out of the isolated hills of Afghanistan, and within this wilderness situated some of the most beautiful mountain valleys found and formed the boundaries of two fabled countries.

Chillinji Pass:

It is a high mountain pass in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It connects the Karambar valley in Ishkoman with the Chapursan river valley in Upper Hunza. Its elevation is marked as either 17,503 feet (5,335 m) or 17,360 feet (5,290 m). The pass is 6 miles to the north of Koz Sar Peak. To the west of the key is river Karambar, known as the Ishkoman River south of Imit, and joins the Ghizar River at Gahkuch to become the Gilgit River. The Chapursan River flows southeast and joins the Hunza River at Khudabad at Karakorum Highway east of the pass. Chillinji Pass is the closest natural path between the upper Gilgit and Hunza valleys.

Pass Details:

• Chillinji Pass is the closest natural path between the upper Gilgit, Hunza, and Chitral valleys.
• The pass connects with the river Karambar to the west and Chapursan River to the east.

Trek Description :

This trip takes you to the unspoiled and virgin lands of Wakhan Corridor, passing through small hamlets and mountain meadows. You'll meet flocks of people with their cattle and herds of sheep and goats. There are dozens of unclimbed and seldom-visited beautiful peaks in the range of 6000m. The area is a pollution-free, undisturbed, remote place.

Trekking Itinerary:

• Jeep drives to Mastuj Valley to the Wakhan Corridor.
• Trek starts for Shah Jinali Pass, following the Shah Jinali River on the Pamir Range.
• An unforgettable view of Hindu Kush and Pamir.
• Trek down to the Yaseen valley, following the Durkut valley to Assumber Pass to Chillinji Pass.
• Continue to Ziarat, Gulmit, Karimabad, Hunza.

Cultural Insights:

 These inhabitants' religion is unclear, but they worship the wooden statues as Goddesses. They celebrate four festivals in four seasons: Spring–Summer-Autumn, and winter.

Historical Significance:

This incredible trek connects the Chilinji Pass, leading from Ishkoman Broghil and Wakhan Corridor into Chapursan Valley, upper Hunza. This trek has been restricted for recent centuries and remains one of Pakistan's most remote treks. It takes trekkers from the Ishkoman Valley to the Chapursan Ziarat, a journey through richly contrasting landscapes.

Major passes of pakistan

Chillinji Pass is a high mountain pass that connects the Karambar river valley in Ishkoman tehsil of Ghizer district with Chapursan valley in Gojal of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It is also spelled as Chilinji. The pass is 6 miles to the north of Koz Sar Peak. These are some other passes of Pakistan:

• The Mintaka Pass
• Gondogoro La (Pass)
• The Dadarili Pass
• Chillinji La (Pass)
• The Burzil Pass
• The Shimshal Pass
• The Karambar Pass
• The Boroghil Pass
• The Kachikani Pass

Tour detail:

DURATION: 23 DAYS ISLAMABAD TO ISLAMABAD

Day 01:

• Arrival at Islamabad Airport
• Meet your guide from Jasmine Tours
• Transfer to hotel
• Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism
• Overnight in a hotel

Day 02:

• Drive to Dir (8-9 hours)
• Overnight in a hotel

Day 03:

• Drive to Chitral through Lawari pass (5-6 hours)

Day 04:

• Drive to Kafaristan
• Visit and meet the Kalash people, descendants of Alexander the Great

Day 05:

• Drive to Mustuj by jeep along the bank of the Kunar River
• Continue driving to Sholkut
• End of jeep road (9-10 hours drive)
• Overnight in tents

Day 06:

• Start the trek to Lasht after breakfast
• Porter using Donkeys, Horses, or Yaks
• 6-7 hours trek
• Overnight in tents

Day 07:

• Trek from Lasht to Kankon Village
• Trek along the right side of the riverbank
• Overnight in Yakht-e-dem
• 5-6 hours trek

Day 08:

• Trek from Yakht-e-dem to Kismanja village
• Overnight in tents
• 6-7 hours trek

Day 09:

• Trek from Kismanja to Ishkarwaz
• Enjoy views of peaks (4000m to 6000m) on the opposite side of the river
• 5-6 hours trek
• Overnight in tents

Day 10:

• Trek from Ishkarwaz to Shawal
• Approaching Broghil Pass (pass to enter Wakhan Corridor from Chitral)
• Meet nomadic Wakhi people on the way
• Overnight in tents
• 6-7 hours trek

Day 11:

• Trek from Shawal to Karambar Lake (4300m)
• Trek on the Green Valley
• Meet shepherds on the way
• Overnight in tents
• 4-5 hours trek

Day 12:

• Rest day at Karambar Lake
• Explore the area, enjoy the views

Day 13:

• Trek from Karambar Lake to Suyench
• Trek along the Karambar River and on green meadows
• Meet shepherds on the way
• 5-6 hours trek

Day 14:

• Trek from Suyench to Sughterabad
• Cross Chuttiboi Glacier (about 2 hours to cross)
• A small pass known as the "Kuraburt" pass
• Overnight in tents
• 4-5 hours trek

Day 15:

• Trek from Sughterabad to Chillinji Gah (Warguth jungle)
• Cross a pully bridge
• Overnight in tents
• 5-6 hours trek

Day 16:

• Trek to the base of Chillinji Pass
• Ascend to the bottom of Chillinji Pass
• About 4-5 hours trek
• Overnight in tents

Day 17:

• Trek to Biater after crossing Chillinji Pass (about 5200m)
• Lunch break at the top of the pass
• Descend to Biater
• Views of glaciers and small peaks
• Overnight in Biater (near Shepherd herds)

Day 18:

• Trek from Biater to Ziarat
• Descending trek (4-5 hours)
• Arrive Ziarat (Baba Ghundi saint shrine)
• End of the tour and beginning of Churpersan Valley
• Overnight in tents

Day 19:

• If a jeep is available, drive to Sust (the last border town in Upper Hunza Valley)
• Travel through the Chupursan Valley
• Arrive in Sust, transfer to a hotel

Day 20:

• Drive from Sust to Khunjerab Pass (4000m)
• Lunch break at the top of Khunjerab Pass
• Return to Sust
• Drive to Hunza View Hotel in Hunza
• Visit Baltit fort and bazaar
• Overnight in a hotel

Day 21:

• Very early morning drive to Besham (9-10 hours drive)

Day 22:

• Drive towards Rawalpindi on the Karakoram highway
• Besham to Rawalpindi (6-7 hours drive)
• Transfer to a hotel in Rawalpindi

Day 23:

• Debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism Office in Islamabad
• Transfer to Islamabad airport for the final goodbye from Jasmine Tours
• End of the service