Day 4: Diamer Ghizer Exploration Trek (Kargah Meadows to Shatichoi valley)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 8.47 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,995 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 2,516 ft
- Max elevation
- 14,562 ft
- TrailRank
- 19
- Min elevation
- 12,195 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 1806
- Uploaded
- September 6, 2020
- Recorded
- September 2020
near Lag Sher di Baihk, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan)
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Itinerary description
Trek Intro:
We took an unexplored route in Diamer and Ghizer region of GB. Purpose was not only to enjoy the untouched pristine valleys and lakes of the region, but also to open up the trail for fellow nature lovers. During the course of the trip, we trekked for 7 days straight, sometimes 12 hours a day. Despite the difficulty and logistical challenges, the green pristine region was worth every penny spent and every calorie burnt!
Day Intro:
On Day 4, we started trekking from Kagah meadows. The climb was very gentle through lush green meadows. Passing through the flowered valley, we reached the end of the valley, from where we had to climb through the boulders till we reach the top from where
twin Kargah lakes were visible. From twin Kargah lakes we climbed the Kargah top from where we descent into the Ghizer district. Descent was steep and rocky, but after taking a turn through the rocky terrain we reached a point from where the twin Shatichoi lakes were visible in all its glory. Shatichoi lakes had green pastures around it, which added to the ambiance of the lake. After traversing downwards along the lake, we reached the first summer settlement of Shatichoi valley, where we camped for the night.
We took an unexplored route in Diamer and Ghizer region of GB. Purpose was not only to enjoy the untouched pristine valleys and lakes of the region, but also to open up the trail for fellow nature lovers. During the course of the trip, we trekked for 7 days straight, sometimes 12 hours a day. Despite the difficulty and logistical challenges, the green pristine region was worth every penny spent and every calorie burnt!
Day Intro:
On Day 4, we started trekking from Kagah meadows. The climb was very gentle through lush green meadows. Passing through the flowered valley, we reached the end of the valley, from where we had to climb through the boulders till we reach the top from where
twin Kargah lakes were visible. From twin Kargah lakes we climbed the Kargah top from where we descent into the Ghizer district. Descent was steep and rocky, but after taking a turn through the rocky terrain we reached a point from where the twin Shatichoi lakes were visible in all its glory. Shatichoi lakes had green pastures around it, which added to the ambiance of the lake. After traversing downwards along the lake, we reached the first summer settlement of Shatichoi valley, where we camped for the night.
Waypoints
Waypoint
13,346 ft
Shatichoi Lake
Shatichoi Lake
Waypoint
12,729 ft
Kargah Meadows
Kargah Meadows
Waypoint
13,460 ft
Kargah Lakes
Kargah Lakes
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