Chitral to Gilgit Journey
The journey from Chitral to Gilgit via Shandur Pass is one of the most spectacular road trips in the world. From Booni we drive north through the Yarkhun and Laspur valleys, crossing Shandur Pass at 3,734m — the world's highest polo ground. The landscape changes with every hour: terraced wheat fields give way to pine forests, then bare high-altitude plateau, then the dramatic gorges of the Gilgit River as we descend into Gilgit-Baltistan. Nights are spent in local guesthouses or under canvas. This is Pakistan's mountain heartland, driven in a vehicle built for it.
Highlights
- Shandur Pass crossing at 3,734m — world's highest polo ground
- Laspur and Yarkhun valley drives
- Overnight in remote mountain guesthouses
- Gilgit River gorge descent
- Transition from Chitral into Gilgit-Baltistan
Itinerary
Booni to Mastuj & Laspur
Depart Booni at 7am. Drive north through Mastuj, entering the Laspur Valley. Camp or guesthouse overnight near the Shandur approach.
Shandur Pass Crossing
Early morning ascent to Shandur Pass. Time on the plateau, walk the polo ground. Afternoon descent into the upper Ghizar Valley. Overnight at Teru or Phandar.
Ghizar Valley to Gilgit
Drive south along the Ghizar River through spectacular gorges. Arrive Gilgit by afternoon. Drop-off at hotel or onward connection.
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