Musa Ka Musalla Trek
Introduction:
Musa Ka Musalla, standing at 4,080 meters, is a remarkable trekking destination in the Siran Valley. The trek offers a mix of great views, lush meadows, and alpine forests. With a mix of moderate to challenging trails and a relatively short duration, it is an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced trekkers. Due to its altitude and trail difficulty, Musa Ka Musalla serves as an excellent warm-up trek for those preparing for more serious high-altitude expeditions in the North later in the season.
Cost Included/Excluded
- Booked transport between Islamabad and Siran Valley
- 4x4 jeep between Mandakucha and Jacha
- Accommodation at the Mandakucha guest house (triple sharing)
- Travel & Trek Meals
- Services of Trek Leader, Guides, Porters and Kitchen Staff
- Mess Tent/Local Huts for dining
- Tents (double occupancy)
- Basic first aid kit
- Complimentary Porters luggage of 5kg
- Backend liaisons/POC in Islamabad
- Support and guidance on gear requirement and procurement
- End-to-End mentorship, guidance and expectations setting for each Individual
- Lifelong memories, bonds, experiences and laughters
- Personal gear (e.g. sleeping bag, clothing, footwear, technical gear etc.)
- Insurance/evacuation/ hospitalization
- Excess baggage charges
- Tips to staff (guides/porters/ kitchen crew etc.)
- Any unforeseen/unplanned expenses like additional stay(s) due to road-blocks etc.
- Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue coverage of members etc.
- Anything not listed in the Inclusions section
Itinerary
In the evening, we depart on booked transport via the Hazara Motorway toward Madakucha Village in Siran Valley. Upon arrival, we settle into a local village guest house, followed by dinner and rest for the night.
Altitude - 2500m
Travel Time - 4 hours
After breakfast at a local café, we transfer to Jeeps for a 30-minute drive to Jacha, where our hike begins. We trek toward Khori summer settlement, where we set up camp. Overnight stay in tents.
Campsite Altitude – 3300m
Elevation Difference – +800m
Walking Time – 7-9 hours
Today is the summit day. We wake up before dawn, pack up, and start the summit push after breakfast. This will be a demanding climb, requiring endurance and determination. After reaching the MKM summit (4,040m), we descend back to the campsite, arriving by late afternoon. Overnight stay in tents.
Campsite Altitude – 3330m
Elevation Difference – +750m/-750m
Walking Time – 8-10 hours
We begin our descent to Jacha, a journey of 4–5 hours, where our jeeps await. After reaching Madakucha, we transfer to our vehicle and start the drive back to Islamabad, with a lunch stop en route. We arrive in Islamabad late in the evening, marking the end of the trip.
Walking Time – 4-6 hours
Drive Time – 4 hours
