Werthum Pass Trek

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$1,800

The 5,315-meter-high Werthum Pass Trek in the Karakoram Mountains links the Batura Glacier and Lupgar Valley and provides breathtaking views of the Batura peaks and Shishpar.

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Vacation Style Holiday Type

Camping, Climbing, Guided, Hiking, Trekking
Activity Level Moderate
3/8
Group Size Medium Group
20

All about the Werthum Pass Trek.

The Werthum Pass Trek is a relatively less-traveled mountain pass located at an altitude of 5,315 meters. The name “Werthum” means “millstone” in the native Wakhi language. The Lupgar Valley in the northern Chapursan region is connected to the Batura Glacier by way of this pass, which is a crucial link.

This pass provides an alternative departure route from the upper regions of the Batura Glacier for hikers and mountaineers who have traveled into the difficult terrain of the Werthum Valley. Those who have been exploring the Werthum Valley and want to move towards the Lupgar Valley find it particularly appealing.

North of the Batura Glacier, in the Werthum Valley, is a region renowned for its rough and varied topography. There are both very simple, non-technical snowy summits and more difficult, technical peaks in this valley, which range in elevation from 5,400 meters to 5,900 meters. The Shireen Maidan Glacier is affectionately known as the “sweet field” glacier, and these peaks are both located at the head of the valley.

The spectacular panoramic vistas that trekking and climbing through the Werthum Pass offers are among its main draws. One can enjoy the breathtaking view of the six Batura peaks and the imposing Shishpar Mountain from the pass’ vantage point. For those who successfully cross the pass, this breathtaking spectacle offers not only a pleasant experience but also a sense of accomplishment.

Technically speaking, crossing Werthum Pass doesn’t require highly developed mountaineering skills. However, for a secure and fruitful excursion, fundamental mountaineering abilities are necessary. Participants in this trip should be well-equipped to handle the difficulties presented by high elevations and the constantly shifting alpine conditions.

Adventurers can fully immerse themselves in the unspoiled beauty and rough appeal of the Karakoram region by embarking on the Werthum Pass Trek, which promises a special and less-traveled route. It offers the satisfaction of crossing a high-altitude mountain pass while affording the chance to explore a secluded and unspoiled area surrounded by towering peaks and glaciers.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Adoption of Covid SOPs/Guidelines and Free Safety Pack (Sanitizer, One Mask, and One Pair of Gloves Per Day)
All domestic flights (20 kg for checked bags, 7 kg for hand luggage)
All road transfers, including those to and from airports
Every hotel in Pakistan (twin-sharing rooms)
Every trekking facility in Pakistan (twin-sharing dome tent)
Each and every campsite and bridge fee
All gear needed for hiking (tents, non-personal tools, etc.)
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and supper) and drinks or water consumed while eating
Dried fruits, tea, and coffee as snacks along the walk
Licensed professional guide required by the government
Government documents
Islamabad and Skardu sightseeing with all admission prices included
Auxiliary personnel (cook, assistant(s), etc.)
Porters – 14 kg of personal luggage
First aid pack with extremely basic medications

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Personal travel insurance (just recommendations)
Pakistani visa (Five supporting documents will be provided)
Airfare for travel abroad
Personal items,( such as walking sticks, down jackets, and trekking shoes)
Additional nights in Islamabad (hotel check-in/check-out is at 12 p.m.) are USD 67 more each night.
Additional baggage/weight for the trek: US$11 per kg
Gratuities/tips for tour operators, porters, workers, etc.
Extras including bottled water, a minibar, phone calls, laundry, and souvenirs

Day 01 Arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 540 m

You will be met by our guide(s) at the airport. You will soon be taken to hotels. Our participants can unwind and recharge on this day after their exhausting journey.

Pick-up Details

With orange placards bearing your name and our company’s emblem, our guide is very simple to identify. You must arrive at Islamabad’s Islamabad International Airport. International flights typically land in the afternoon or at midnight. At least five days before your arrival in Pakistan, you must provide us with the specifics of both your inbound and outgoing flights. Unless you are on a connecting flight from another city in Pakistan, a member of our staff or a tour guide will meet you at the gates of the international arrivals area. You will be transferred to our partner hotel by the guide or staff. If you do not need an airport transfer, kindly let us know in advance.

Our guide or agent will pick up all of our guests at around 6 p.m. for a briefing and final payments at our office, followed by dinner, after lunch, and some rest at the hotel (preferably if you are arriving in the morning between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.). We will handle any outstanding fees and the briefing in Skardu if you are running late.
Day 02 Drive to Chilas from Islamabad

Travel for 6-7 hours and 239 km to Naran; after lunch, travel for another 3-4 hours and 113.3 km across Babusar Pass (4,173 m) to Chilas. A high mountain pass at 4,173 m (13,691 ft) above sea level is known as Babusar Pass. The pass is the highest point in Pakistan’s Kaghan Valley. The pass links Chilas on the Karakoram Highway with the Kaghan Valley through the Thak Nala. One of the most well-known hair-pinned highways in the entire globe.
Day 03 Drive from Chilas to Karimabad & Passu

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 2,400m

Duration: 6-7 hours

Drive to Karimabad (Hunza), Stop on route at Thalichi for photography from Nanga Parbat 8,126m, and at Rakaposhi vantage point for photos and refreshments. These locations are where the three major mountain ranges of the Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush meet. 50-kilometer trip to Passu in the evening.
Day 04 Trek from Passu to Yunzben

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 2,880m

Distance: 11.5 km

Time Required: 6-7 hours

At the tip of the enormous Batura Glacier, it takes around 6 to 7 hours to trek via dusty trails. Even the well-known Baltoro Glacier in the K2 region is shorter than the Batura.
Day 05 Trek from Yunzben to Yashpirt

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 3,302 meters

Distance: 5.7km

Time Required: 6-7 hours

Today, we traverse the Batura Glacier diagonally. It’s been a long day of walking over rocks and through the Batura moraines. With numerous shepherd huts and stunning views of the Batura peaks and the well-known Batura ice fall across the glacier from us, Yashpirt is a lovely high meadow. From here, we can also see Distaghil Sar (7,885 meters). The highest mountain in the Trans-Himalaya is Distaghil Sar, and to return to the eastern Himalayas to find more mountains with such lofty summits, one must circle the globe.
Day 06 Trek from Yashpirt to Shireen Maidan

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 3,880 m

Distance: 16.9 km

Time Required: 6-7 hours

Trek from Yashpirt to Shireen Maidan
Day 07 Trek from Shireen Maidan to Werthum BC

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 4,363 m

Distance: 3.8 km

Time Required: 3-4 hours

Trek from Shireen Maidan to Werthum base camp
Day 08 Trek from Werthum BC to Werthum HC

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 4,975m

Distance: 3.4 km

Time Required: 3-4 hours

Trek from Werthum Base Camp to Werthum High Camp
Day 09 Trek from High Camp to Harkeesh

Today’s GPS Data Elevation: 3,489m

Distance: 6.1 km

Time Required: 6-7 hours

Ascent: 172m

Descent: 1658m

Trek to Harkeesh after crossing Werthum Pass 5147m)
Day 10 Trek from Harkeesh to Raminj

Today’s GPS Data Altitude: 2,400m

Duration: 3-4 hours

Descent: 394m

Trek down from Harkeesh to Raminj village
Day 11 Drive from Raminj to Karimabad

Drive to Passu by Jeeps and continue to drive to Karimabad via Attaabad Lake
Day 12 Local Visits in Karimabad & Altit

Visit the 700-year-old fort and village of Baltit in the morning, and the 900-year-old fort and village of Altit and the Hunza women carpenters in the afternoon.
Day 13 Drive from Karimabad to Naran

Drive the 355 kilometers to Naran across the 4173 m Babusar Pass. Stop along the way at numerous vantage locations for photos and refreshments. A high mountain pass, Babusar Pass is located at an altitude of 4.173 meters (13,691 feet) above sea level. The pass is the highest point in Pakistan’s Kaghan Valley. The pass links Chilas on the Karakoram Highway with the Kaghan Valley through the Thak Nala. It’s one of the most well-known hairpin highways in the entire globe. The eighth wonder of the world is the Karakoram Highway.
Day 14 Drive from Naran to Islamabad

Go to Islamabad by car 239 km, 6-7 hours, with stops at the museum and historical sites in Taxila. The majority of Taxila’s archaeological sites, which date from 600 BC to 500 AD, are situated close to the museum. In the heyday of Buddhism, Taxila maintained its reputation as a center for learning Gandhara art of sculpture, architecture, education, and Buddhism for more than a millennium. Around Taxila, there are more than 50 archaeological sites dispersed over a 30 km area. Visit the Jaulian, Mohra Moradu, and Sirkap archaeological sites in Taxila. Next visit. The Taxila Museum is a multi-sectioned museum that houses numerous parts of valuable Taxila-related artifacts. It is one of Pakistan’s best and most well-kept site museums.
Day 15 Return to home country

Included meals: breakfast

All of our visitors will be transferred to the airport at the appropriate departure times by our employees. All of our affiliated hotels require a 12 p.m. check-out time.

Package Confirmed Dates	Trip Status Trip Status	Price (PP) Excluding Flights	Price (PP) Including Flights
July 12, 2025 - July 26, 2025	Guaranteed	$1,800	N/A	Book Now