Misgar

Introducing Misgar

Misgar is the last village in the greater Hunza valley and the base for an easy and fascinating trek to Kilik and Mintaka Passes. These ancient Silk Route gateways to Central Asia and China also staged Great Game intrigue during the reign of the British Raj. The Mintaka Pass was the usual route to Tashkurgan before the opening of the KKH over the Khunjerab Pass.

Because Misgar is beyond the Pakistani Immigration checkpoint at Afiyatabad you will need to sign in and out at the checkpoint at Afiyatabad. Approximately 7km north of Sost the Misgar link road intersects with the KKH. The good road travels for 16km through a desolate landscape of orange canyon walls with black lifeless mountains above and the clear, green Kilik River below. At Misgar village there is no hotel accommodation but you can arrange a room with one of the villagers or camp in the grounds of the post office. The tiny Qurban General Store has noodles, milk, biscuits etc.

Last updated: Mar 24, 2009