HUNZA · PASS
Khunjerab Pass
The China border and the highest point of the Karakoram Highway. Snow, yaks and very thin air.
- ALTITUDE
- 4,693 m
- BEST TIME
- May – Nov
- FROM LAHORE
- ~936 km
- Hunza area, ~20 h driving
- FROM ISLAMABAD
- ~602 km
- ~16.5 h driving
Photos of Khunjerab Pass
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Visiting Khunjerab Pass
When is the best time to visit Khunjerab Pass?
Usually May – Nov. Outside those months some roads and jeep tracks can be closed by snow.
How high is Khunjerab Pass?
About 4,693 metres above sea level. Take it slowly on the first day and drink plenty of water.
How do I get to Khunjerab Pass from Lahore?
By road: about 936 km to the Hunza area (around 20 hours of driving), which Billman splits over days with hotel stops. From Islamabad it is about 602 km.
Which Billman trip goes to Khunjerab Pass?
Khunjerab Pass is on or near our Hunza Valley trip (7 days, best April – November). Every trip can be changed to add or skip places.
