Trekking to Tirich Mir Base Camp: The Roof of the Hindu Kush
Pakistan Locals Team
12 July 2026 · 1 min read
Tirich Mir is the highest peak in the world outside the Himalaya and Karakoram — and you can stand at its feet on a fully-supported 10-day trek from Chitral.
At 7,708 metres, Tirich Mir crowns the Hindu Kush, the highest mountain on earth outside the Himalaya and Karakoram ranges. The trek to its Babu Base Camp (4,700 m) is one of the great walks of northern Pakistan, and it starts in Chitral.
The route
From Chitral, a jeep drive into the Terich Valley reaches Shagroom, where the walking begins. Over several days the trail climbs through green pastures and glacier moraine to base camp, with the massif of Tirich Mir, and its neighbours Istor-o-Nal and Noshaq, filling the skyline.
Grade & season
It is graded moderate to strenuous and best attempted from mid-June to mid-September. No technical climbing is required, but the altitude and remoteness demand fitness and a well-run support team.
Do it with a local team
The expedition below is run by a native Chitrali outfit, licensed guides, expedition cook, porters, permits and full camp infrastructure included.
Written and fact-checked by the Pakistan Locals editorial team, with local hosts and guides who run expeditions in the Hindu Kush. Last updated August 2026. This is a high altitude expedition near the border, so go with a licensed Chitrali operator and confirm permits in advance.
Sources and further reading
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Questions people ask
How high is Tirich Mir?+
It stands at 7,708 m, the highest peak in the Hindu Kush and the highest mountain on earth outside the Himalaya and Karakoram.
How hard is the Tirich Mir base camp trek?+
It is a demanding multi day expedition trek from the Terich valley in Chitral, run by a native Chitrali team with licensed guides, a cook and porters.
When is the best time for the Tirich Mir trek?+
July to September, the summer window when the high routes are clear of snow and the weather is most settled.
Do you need a permit for the Tirich Mir trek?+
Because it sits in a sensitive border district, check current NOC and registration rules and travel with a licensed local operator who arranges access.
Pakistan Locals Team
The Pakistan Locals editorial team writes practical, on-the-ground travel guides to Pakistan, researched and fact-checked in consultation with our network of local hosts and guides.