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Village in northern Pakistan
Photo: Shujaat Aly, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Shimshal is an isolated village in the Gojal region of Gilgit-Baltistan. It is composed of several villages dotted along the banks of the Shimshal River, in a wide open valley at an altitude of 3,100 m.
Traditional style guesthouse, excellent food and the owner can organize guides and vehicles.
By bus
4x4 vehicles take people and goods between Passu and Shimshal daily. The journey takes roughly 2.5 hours.
By car
If you are self driving the Shimsal Valley Road, ensure that you are properly prepared and have the necessary skills.
By bicycle
Cycling the road is certain to be an adventure, however it is not suitable if you do not have a head for heights as many times you will be pedaling a few feet away from large drops.
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