Asumbar Haghost
Asumbar Haghost, a non-glaciated pass that extends from east to west and connects Asumbar hamlet in Iskhoman to Dal Sandhi in Yasin, is nestled in the remote reaches of the Karakoram and Hindu Kush mountain ranges. This pass, also known as the Iskhoman Pass (as opposed to the Punji Pass, which also has the name Iskhoman Pass), has a unique characteristic in that it is one of the easiest routes to traverse in this harsh terrain.
Itinerary
The Itinerary for Asumbar Haghost is noticeable below
Day 02: Fly to Gilgit
Flight to Gilgit and proceed by car to Asumbar Ishkoman. Camp
Day 03: Leisure day for excursion in the village
Leisure day for an excursion in the village - Camp
Altitude: 2910m
Day 04: Trek to lower Charinj
Trek to lower Charinj 5-6 h duration at the elevation of 3180 m - Camp
Day 05: Trek to Borta Bort
Trek to Borta Bort, 5-6 h duration an Altitude of 3800m - Camp
Day 06: Trek to Upper Borta Bort
Trek to Upper Borta Bort, Altitude 3990m, Duration: 3-4 hours - Camp
Day 07: Trek over Asumbar pass to Mayur
Trek over Asumbar pass to Mayur, Duration: 7-8 hours - Camp
Day 08: Rest day - Camp
Day 09: Trek to Haghost An. 5-6 h.C
Trek to Haghost An - Camp
Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 10: Trek to Dal Shandi to Yasin Valley
Trek to Dal Shandi to Yasin Valley, Drive by car to Barsat - Camp
Altitude: 2700m,
Duration: 4-5 hours
Day 11: Rest day to arrange porters - Camp
Rest day to arrange porters - Camp
Day 12: Trek Upper Chumarkhan An Gol
Trek Upper Chumarkhan An Gol - Camp
Day 13: Trek to Capali
Trek to Capali, Duration 6-7 hours - Camp
Day 14: Drive to Lasht
Day 14: Drive to Lasht - Camp
Day 15: Rest day - Camp
Day 16: Trek to Lasht
Trek to Lasht Duration: 4-5 hours - Camp
Day 17: Trek to Chikar
Trek to Chikar - Camp
Altitude: 3570m - Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 18: Trek to Kishmanja
Trek to Kishmanja - Camp
Duration: 5-6 hours
Day 19: Trek to Darkot Base camp
Trek to Darkot Base camp - Camp
Duration: 5-6 hours
Altitude: 4140m
Day 20: Trek over Darkot An Rawat
Trek over Darkot An Rawat - Camp
Duration: 8-9 hours
Day 21: Trek to Rawat
Trek to Rawat - Camp
Duration: 4-5 hours
Day 22: Trek to Darkot village continue to Gupis
Trek to Darkot village continue to Gupis - Hotel
Day 23: Drive to Hunza
Day 24: Leisure day
Leisure day - Hotel
Day 25: Visit to Altiti and Baltit forts
Visit to Altiti and Baltit forts. Hotel
Day 26: Drive to Chilas
Drive to Chilas - Hotel
Day 27: Drive over the Babusar pass to Islamabad
Drive over the Babusar pass to Islamabad - Hotel
Day 28: Fly to home country
Fly to home destination
Holiday Overview
What actually distinguishes Asumbar Haghost is the unique fabric of linguistic variation that unfolds along its ancient path. As you travel through the region, you will be immersed in a symphony of languages, each a monument to the region's ethnic fabric. Shina, Khowar, Wakhi, Burushaski, and even Urdu voices harmonise here, creating a unique linguistic junction.
The trip through Asumbar Haghost is more than simply a physical journey through stunning scenery; it's also a cultural journey into the history and tradition of the Karakoram and Hindu Kush. The variety of languages spoken along this trail serves as a living reminder of the region's past as a crossroads of trade, travel, and human contact.
Asumbar Haghost encourages you to experience not only the breathtaking mountain scenery, but also the complex fabric of human culture and communication that converges in this lonely pass. It's a portal to the heart of the Karakoram and Hindu Kush, where languages, communities, and stories collide to produce an extraordinary experience
