Shimshal Pass
One pin: Shimshal village, DEM 3,071 m. The pass camp is unresolved and is not drawn. GB restricted (NOC); fee amount unknown.
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Ascent provisional (DEM sample) · High point provisional (DEM sample) · 1d · SAC T3 · Ungraded (schematic ingest)
Cite this record
The Hiking World, Shimshal Pass, read 2026-09-24, https://www.thehikingworld.com/trails/shimshal-pass
How we verify · last checked 2026-09-24
Byline
- The Hiking World editorial team · author
Figures marked provisional are seed data and still need verification. Source and last-checked date sit under each cited value.
Forecast at page generation, 2026-11-06T01:37:45.659Z
Representative point on Shimshal Pass: 36.437°, 75.317°, about 3071 m. A forecast, not a trail-surface reading.
At generation: -15°C, Snow.
- 2026-11-06 Snow, -16–0°C, 4 mm
- 2026-11-07 Fog, -17–0°C
- 2026-11-08 Fog, -17–0°C
Source Open-Meteo. Mountain weather changes with elevation and aspect.
Life-safety notices on this page come from the issuer.
Sourced record
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GeoJSONLine download is the stored OSM geometry, simplified. It is not a surveyed GPS track. GPX · GeoJSON
Distance not published — the stored chord is not a walking length.
Catalog entry
- SAC T3
- Demanding mountain hiking. Exposed sections possible; hands may be needed for balance.
- YDS Class 2
- Class 2. Simple scrambling, occasional use of hands.
Village node 737315377. Pass camp 36.4484, 75.6739 was not invented.
typicalDays 1 is a placeholder.
Water
No water sources recorded.
Permits & fees
Conditions, fees and rules change. Confirm with the issuer and local authorities before you go. This is a reference, not a substitute for local advice. Terms
- Permit
- Border-area NOC
Shimshal is noc-only, not noc-plus-fee. No fee is stored. No USD 150 or USD 190. Reported, 2026-09-24. Not a fee.
Permits and fees
We are not the issuer. Fees and rules change — confirm with the issuer before you pay. Issuer page.
Quota / restriction: noc-only. China-border proximity. Security clearance via a licensed operator. No trekking-permit fee is published.
| Permit | Cost | Quota / restriction | Issuer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border-area NOCReported | Not recorded | noc-only. China-border proximity. Security clearance via a licensed operator. No trekking-permit fee is published. | Not recorded | Issuer page | read 2026-09-24 |
Hazards
- Pass unresolved. Village DEM is not the pass high.
Getting there
No sourced gateway chain yet.
Getting there car-free
- Shimshal: car-free flag unknown.
- Shimshal: car-free flag unknown.
Trailheads
- Shimshal car-free: unknown
- Shimshal car-free: unknown
Questions
Do I need a permit for Shimshal Pass?
A permit is listed as required for Shimshal Pass: Border-area NOC. Status: Reported. Confirm with the issuer before travel.
Shimshal Pass permit quota and booking
noc-only. China-border proximity. Security clearance via a licensed operator. No trekking-permit fee is published.
How difficult is Shimshal Pass?
Shimshal Pass is graded SAC T3 · YDS 2. A sourced hazard on this record: Pass unresolved. Village DEM is not the pass high.
How long is Shimshal Pass?
The length on this record is 0 km (reported). Published figures may differ. See /guides/how-long-is-the-trail