HUNZA SHIMSHAL CHAFCHINGOL PASS 5100 M TREK
The high Chafchingol Pass is permanently snow-covered, altitude of 5100M, steep near the top with loose rock that is around 25 to 30 degrees. The pass, marked by a large cairn, is glaciated on its north side. The descent is steep. Early in the season, snow covers a large bergschrund at the glacier’s west margin, and the route goes down the snow and requires fixing a rope for safety and probing for crevasses. Late in the season, when the Bergschrund is open, the route descends the rock cliff on the glacier’s west side. The rock route may require a short rappel (abseil) or fixing as much as 50m of rope for safety. The risk is avalanches, rockfall fall and crevasses, and it is important to cross the pass altogether. The day of crossing the Pass will be longer.
HIGHLIGHTS OF TREK
- Stunning Views: Spectacular panoramic views of the Dhauladhar range, alpine meadows, and lush green forests.
- Cultural Experience: Visit local villages and interact with the friendly Himachali people.
- Diverse Flora and Fauna: Explore dense forests of oak, pine, and rhododendron. You may also spot wildlife like Himalayan Monal, pheasants, and various species of birds.
- Trekking through Rhododendron Groves: Traverse through dense groves of rhododendrons, especially during the spring season when they bloom.
