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Ovir Pass

Duration :	13 days trip, walking days 5/6
Max Height Gained :	4337m
Grade :	Moderate
Season :	Mid June - Mid Sept

Brief Description

This is a lovely short trek over Ovir pass 4337m on the southern flanks of Tirich Mir 7708m, the highest peak of the Hindukush mountains. From the pass, you have panoramic views of the mountains in either direction. The trek builds up through peaceful friendly villages where you have an option to do both a shorter 4 days walk and longer 6 days version of the trek depending on which side you start from. The trip can be done in combination with other treks.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Islamabad. Transfer to hotel. Hotel

Day 02: Drive over Lowari pass 3118m to our private family Fort at Ayun. Home stay

Day 03: Village walk at leisure to acclimatize in Ayun village. Ayun Fort home stay.

Day 04: Visit Alexander’s lost tribe the Kalash of the Hindukush . Ayun Fort home stay.

Day 05: A day in Chitral town exploring bazaars and Forts. Hotel

Day 06: Short drive 2 hrs to Susom , explore village. 2500m Camp.

Day 07: Trek to Kiyar high pasture camp 3 hour walk . Camp

Day 08: Trek over Ovir pass 4337m, great views Tirich Mir 7708m 4/5 hrs. Camp

Day 09: Trek through high pastures hamlets to Muzhen and Barum 5 hrs Camp.

Day 10: Walk 3 hrs to Parpish village , Drive on to Ayun Fort home stay.

Day 11: Fly to Peshawar. Free day Peshawar bazaars street of storytellers. Hotel

Day 12: Morning visit Khyber pass afternoon return to Rawalpindi. Hotel

Day 13: Transfer to airport for International flight