Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Khunjerab Pass


Khunjerab Pass (elevation 4,880 metres or 16,010 feet) is a high mountain pass in the Karakoram Mountains in a strategic position on the northern border of Pakistan (Region of Gilgit–Baltistan’s Hunza and NagarDistricts) and on the southwest border of China (the Xinjiang region)

A truck parked on the roadside near Pakistan-China border. — Photo by Jamil Nagri
 
Khunjerab Pass, the highest border on earth, on their own vehicle using Karakoram Highway (N35), the eighth wonder of the world and one of the highest paved international roads in the world. Khunjerab Pass at an altitude of 16,002 ft. Travel on G.T Road toward Peshawar and after crossing Tool Plaza and then at Abbottabad Mor take a right turn and you will be on Karakoram Highway that is going directly to Khunjerab Pass. One thing to know is that the Karakoram Highway from Besham toward Chillas is in very bad condition and you also have to wait for conveying before crossing that section of KKH. Good thing is that there is an alternate route which is short and much better, is Mansehra-Naran-Babusar-Chillas Highway. From Mansehra, you have to leave KKH and take the route to Naran and then to Babusar Pass which will lead you to Chillas and from Chillas you will be again on KKH and go toward Gilgit. 


Now that you know that the driving distances from Abbottabad to Khunjerab Pass is 631.9 km, would you like to view a more detailed map? Well there are a few different ones that you can view which provide a bird's eye view of the terrain on the road map from Abbottabad to Khunjerab Pass.


Aside from time, the "cost" of the trip should be taken into consideration as well since it's just as important as time, and to do so you can calculate the fuel cost from Abbottabad to Khunjerab Pass. Afterwards, you may want to start planning your road trip. Need directions? You can view turn by turn driving directions from Abbottabad to Khunjerab Pass. Can your vehicle make the climb to Khunjerab Pass? Check the route elevation from Abbottabad to Khunjerab Pass.

Located in Gircha, Khunjerab Hotel Sost features a garden and terrace. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. Hotel Rs 2950/=


Boasting a garden, Sarai Silk Route is set in Hunza. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a terrace. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bath. Hotel Rs 1320/=


Situated in Gulmit, Gulmit Tourist Inn features a garden and a terrace. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation provides room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, each room has a wardrob Hotel Rs. 1700/=