Itinerary
The Itinerary for Rakhan Gali is noticeable below
A trail climbs the east side of the valley above the Hinarche Glacier from Chirah (2700m), then lowers to the Burche Glacier's silty outwash stream. Cross the footbridge and ascend into Sat village, whose meadows and trees border the north bank of the Burche Valley. Continue on to Dar, a summer settlement about two to three hours away from Chirah, and descend to the glacier. The track continues onto the glacier and separates after 1.5 kilometers. One branch goes east to Rakhan Gali, while the other goes north off the glacier. The north branch follows a fine stream through a beautiful valley densely forested with logging operations. Pastures and glaciers at the base of the Miar peaks (6824m) lie beyond this valley.
It is also possible to day walk or camp atop the ridge rising to the north from these fields. Continue two hours south along the east branch of the trail through Moraine to Gargoh (3500m). These herders' cottages are located along the south edge of the Burche Glacier, on a level area with trees and plenty of water.
Continue south and east for two to three hours up the Gargoh Valley to Agurtsab Dar (3950m), a nice high camp with a clear stream. There are no herders' huts in this pasture.
It takes three hours to walk from Agurtsab Dar to the top of Rakhan Gali, following the stream to the pass. The grass finishes 112 hours above Agurtsab Dar, and the trail thereafter ascends over difficult gravel and rock. Expert in locating snow in the saddle. Descend steeply two to three hours from Rakhan Gali (4548m) through the pastures of Ber (3400m) and one to 112 hours further down in this sylvan valley to the summer village of Darchan (3200m).
Continue down the Darchan Gah on a route for three hours to Khaltaro (2500m), the main settlement. The main trail extends three to four hours west of Sassi on the Gilgit-Skardu road to Hanuchal (1600m).
Holiday Overview
Rakhan Gali is distinguished by its magnificent beauty. This high-altitude route provides a scenic ride over challenging terrain, winding around the southern borders of the majestic Rakaposhi-Haramosh Range. It is, however, a less traveled path. Locals in the area often choose to go by car along the well-established roads that connect the settlements tucked inside these valleys.
Rakhan Gali, on the other hand, calls to those who wish to go beyond the commonplace and commune with nature in its purest form. It offers an expedition full of not just breathtaking scenery but also the peace of seclusion, a rare commodity in an increasingly interconnected world.
Rakhan Gali is a monument to the Karakoram's untainted beauty. It invites people with an adventurous attitude to explore its less-traveled trail and see the raw majesty of one of the world's most awe-inspiring mountain ranges. While it may not be the most direct route, it does provide a journey packed with natural delights and the comforting embrace of solitude amidst the grandeur of the Karakoram.
