The Thallay La Trek is located in the Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. The trek crosses the Thallay La mountain pass, connecting Shigar Valley with Thallay Valley near Khaplu.

The Thallay La Trek is considered moderately challenging due to steep trails, long trekking days, and the high mountain pass crossing. Good physical fitness and basic trekking experience are recommended.

The trek usually takes 10 days from Islamabad-Islamabad, 5 Days from Skardu-Skardu including 4 days of trekking.

The trek can be suitable for beginners who have good fitness levels and some trekking experience, but it is not recommended for completely inexperienced hikers.

Thallay La Pass sits at an altitude of approximately 4,572 meters (15,000 feet) above sea level.

The best time for the Thallay La Trek is from June to September, when weather conditions are most stable and mountain views are clear.

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Late spring usually brings warmer weather, although there may still be lingering snow in the high mountain regions. Fall journeys, on the other hand, tend to be cooler, and the urban areas are less sweltering. Be prepared for a diverse range of weather conditions. You might find yourself bundled up in your down jacket at times, while in cities like Lahore and Islamabad, temperatures can reach up to 35 degrees.

The prices are determined for accommodations in twin-sharing rooms, and if you prefer single occupancy, there is an additional cost for hotel rooms and cottages. Our lodgings during the trip encompass a delightful variety, ranging from guesthouses, hotels, and cottages. Please note that the hotel rooms in the mountain regions do not come with air-conditioning, although rest assured, the accommodations in Lahore and Islamabad – the two warmest destinations – are equipped with air-conditioning.
To conclude the tour, we enjoy a night's stay in a 4-star hotel in Islamabad or Lahore for group tours and 3-star for expeditions.

Connectivity is limited at times. Though cities have decent signals and wifi, mobile signals in Gilgit Baltistan territory are unreliable. Wifi is slow (if even available) and many areas have no signal. We’ll arrange local SIM cards for you if desired, but overall don’t count on doing video calls or uploading videos unless we’re in a city.
On mountaineering expeditions, there's no connectivity except satellite phones.

Hygiene standards in Pakistan can be less than ideal. The accommodations we have selected, such as hotels and guesthouses, maintain clean facilities. However, when we venture on the road, we may encounter restroom conditions that can be less than pleasant. Additionally, the quality of food can pose challenges, and it's not uncommon to experience stomach discomfort. Rest assured, we will make every effort to locate clean and safe food options and aid anyone who may become ill, as this is a common occurrence when traveling in this region.

You can easily apply for a Pakistan tourist visa online for the normal tour groups. But for the trekking & mountaineering expeditions, you need to apply for trekking & mountaineering visa in the tourist visa section on the website.
Apply on the only official Pakistan e-visa website. You can start your application on the NADRA website here: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-visit-visas/

As an average, it takes no more than 1 week to get the visa approval.

Tips and instructions will be shared upon booking a spot.

You can find ATMs in the cities, but better to bring cash for the Northern Areas and preferably converted to Pakistani Rupees PKR.

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All our trips to Southern Pakistan including all the destinations in Sindh and Balochistan depart from Karachi city.

All our Northern Pakistan trips start from Islamabad. It doesn't matter which city are you from, you can join us in Islamabad.

Yes! We offer booking of bus, train and air tickets for participants if they request us. We book our customer's tickets without any extra charges or commission.

The group size varies from 12-21 persons per vehicle. Maximum 12 persons if it's a Grand Cabin and 21 persons if it's a Coaster.

– 50% Refund if Cancellation 7 Days before the trip starts.

– 30% Refund if Cancellation 5 Days before the trip starts.

– 0% Refund if Cancellation is Less than 5 Days before the trip starts.