Buni Zom
Gleaming Greys
7 packages1 group tour0 rating
The silverish grey Buni Zom 6542m, gleams atop of town of Buni, is actually a group was scaled by expedition from New Zealand in 1957. This first ascent was attempted from east via Gordoghan Zom climbing the north face of Buni Zom. To get unhindered views, the base camp is just a day hike from Buni, but base camp for climbing is near Laspur, through village of Harchin - 20 km ahead of Mastuj on Shandur Road. Base camp is a trek of two days from last village of Phargam, after crossing Phargam An high Pass (5045m), a descent brings you to this Base Camp in Kulakmali area at an altitude of 3950m.
Packages in Buni Zom
7 flexible packages — your dates, your tier
Where to Stay in Buni Zom
3 hotels & properties
Four chapters
Best Time to Visit
spring
Mid-March – Mid-April
Best timeApricot and cherry blossoms across the orchards of Buni and Booni — the valley's most photographed weeks.
summer
Mid-April – Mid-October
Best timeLong light and warm 15–25°C days — full access to Tirich, Turikho, Broghil and the Yarkhun trekking corridor.
autumn
Mid-October – Mid-November
Best timePoplars, apricot and cherry trees turn yellow, orange and merlot red — dry, still air and sharp peak lines.
winter
Mid-November – Mid-March
ShoulderBuni road stays open via Lowari Tunnel — town snow-dressed, warm homestays, upper Broghil and Yarkhun snowbound.