One of Hunza's most remote and atmospheric side valleys, running west from Sost toward the Afghan Wakhan Corridor — home to the Wakhi people and the revered Baba Ghundi shrine.
Chapursan branches off the Karakoram Highway near Sost in Upper Hunza (Gojal) and runs north-west toward the border with Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. It is one of the last inhabited valleys before the frontier, and its villages — Kirmin, Reshit, Zood Khun and others — are among the most isolated in Hunza.
The people here are Wakhi, with their own language and traditions, and are known for extraordinary hospitality to the few travellers who make the journey.
A revered shrine near the head of the valley, dedicated to a saint said to have travelled from Afghanistan; a place of pilgrimage and quiet beauty.
Stay in a family guesthouse and experience Wakhi culture, food and music in Zood Khun or Reshit.
Raw, treeless high-mountain scenery with glaciers spilling toward the valley floor.
On clear days you can sense the frontier with Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor and, beyond it, Tajikistan.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Access | Jeep track from Sost (rough road; 4x4 needed) |
| Best time | June to September |
| Suggested stay | 1–2 nights in a local guesthouse |
| Pairs well with | Khunjerab Pass, Sost, Passu |
The road is rough and weather-dependent, so a local driver and guide are strongly recommended. There is limited electricity and no mobile signal in much of the valley — part of its appeal. We can add Chapursan to an Upper Hunza itinerary for travellers wanting genuinely off-the-beaten-path Pakistan.
Yes — it is a peaceful Wakhi valley. The main considerations are the rough jeep road and remoteness, so travel with a local driver and allow a flexible schedule.
No special permit is generally required for the valley itself, but as it is a sensitive border area we keep to established routes and arrange a local guide.
Plan at least one overnight; two nights lets you reach Baba Ghundi and soak up the Wakhi villages without rushing the rough road.
Tell us your dates and we will build it into a private, guided plan with hotels and transport — in PKR or USD.