Thui Pass Trek
THUI PASS TREK
Thui An (4500m) crosses the Shandur Range, a branch of the Hind Raj
Range, between the Yasin and Yarkhun valleys. The trek offers dramatic
close-up views of 6000m peaks, lovely alpine meadows, and the opportunity
to meet the Burushaski-speaking people of the beautiful Thui Valley, as well
as the Khowar speakers of the Gazin Gol. Thui Gol braches west off the Yasin
Valley above Taus. The Thui An is a deservedly popular trek and is the most frequently trekked route between Ghizar and Chitral. The trek can be done in either direction. This description is from east to west. It’s often combined with other open zone treks. It can be preceded by the Asumbar Haghost trek (p) and followed by the Shah Jinali An trek (p). Done in the reserve direction (west to east), it can be combined with the Zagaro An trek (p) to make a near loop. An outstanding and popular traverse over a relatively easy pass, surrounded by tumbling glaciers and jagged 6000m peaks, this trek passes through traditional villages and links Yasin and Chitral.
HIGHLIGHTS OF TREK
- Challenging Terrain: Steep ascents, rocky paths, and glacier crossings.
- Remote and Pristine: Explore a less-traveled region of the Karakoram.
- Wildlife Encounters: Opportunities to spot ibex, marmots, and other wildlife.
