Madaghalast to Golen Valley Circular Trek – Moderate (5 Days)

After breakfast in the camp, start trekking to Ghuchharsar (3505m). One follows Shishi Valleys right bank north-east, passing through fields and pastures on a well-defined trail to Deozari settlement, which is about 10 kms away. From here the Andowir Glacier is accessible which ultimately leads to Upper Dir, but the glacier is heavily crevassed and not practical for trekking. The trail one follow branches off towards the Lohingal Galcier group, and follows shepherds trails and settlements to our camp site at Ghuchharsar Ghari (huts). Overnight in camp.

Following the stream head towards the Dok Pass, and then after crossing it continue north-east to the Lohingal Pass (4365m). From the summit of the pass one has good views of Ghuchhar Sar Peak (6249m) and the Lohigol glacier group. Descend the pass to the upper end of the Lohigal Valley, passing several flower filled meadows to the Camp site at Kurui Uts (which means Red Spring 3585m). Overnight in camp.

Descend northwards following the west bank of the Lohingal Glacier outflow stream for a short distance before crossing over to the opposite bank. Follow the well-worn trail through several summer settlements and pastures until the confluence of the Lohigal and Golen Valleys. The campsite will be in the Golen Valley near the Chhatar Ghuni settlement (3000m). Overnight in camp.

Follow the southern side of the Golen Valley paralleling the Golen river for a few hours to where the transport is waiting to take one back to Chitral. The Golen River flows continuously even in winter and has thus been chosen for the Golen Gol hydroelectric power project, which one will also cross on the way back to Chitral. On arrival at Chitral transfer to your lodging establishment.

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