Rakhan Gali
Rakhan Gali, an alpine pass rising tall at 4548 meters, emerges as a hidden treasure among the towering splendor of the Rakaposhi-Haramosh Range in the Karakoram. This mountain pass connects two enthralling valleys in Pakistan's northern wildness, the Bagrot and Haramosh.
Itinerary
The Itinerary for Rakhan Gali is noticeable below
Day 02: Gargoh to Agurtsab Dar
Continue south and east for two to three hours up the Gargoh Valley to Agurtsab Dar (3950m), a nice high camp with a clear stream. There are no herders' huts in this pasture.
Day 03: Agurtsab Dar to Darchan
It takes three hours to walk from Agurtsab Dar to the top of Rakhan Gali, following the stream to the pass. The grass finishes 112 hours above Agurtsab Dar, and the trail thereafter ascends over difficult gravel and rock. Expert in locating snow in the saddle. Descend steeply two to three hours from Rakhan Gali (4548m) through the pastures of Ber (3400m) and one to 112 hours further down in this sylvan valley to the summer village of Darchan (3200m).
Day 4: Darchan to Hanuchal
Continue down the Darchan Gah on a route for three hours to Khaltaro (2500m), the main settlement. The main trail extends three to four hours west of Sassi on the Gilgit-Skardu road to Hanuchal (1600m).
Holiday Overview
Rakhan Gali is distinguished by its magnificent beauty. This high-altitude route provides a scenic ride over challenging terrain, winding around the southern borders of the majestic Rakaposhi-Haramosh Range. It is, however, a less traveled path. Locals in the area often choose to go by car along the well-established roads that connect the settlements tucked inside these valleys.
Rakhan Gali, on the other hand, calls to those who wish to go beyond the commonplace and commune with nature in its purest form. It offers an expedition full of not just breathtaking scenery but also the peace of seclusion, a rare commodity in an increasingly interconnected world.
Rakhan Gali is a monument to the Karakoram's untainted beauty. It invites people with an adventurous attitude to explore its less-traveled trail and see the raw majesty of one of the world's most awe-inspiring mountain ranges. While it may not be the most direct route, it does provide a journey packed with natural delights and the comforting embrace of solitude amidst the grandeur of the Karakoram.
