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Passu Cones: Passu Cones from near Passu

HUNZA · PEAK

Passu Cones

The cathedral-like spires of Tupopdan above Passu village. The most photographed skyline on the highway.

ALTITUDE
2,400 m
BEST TIME
Apr – Nov
FROM LAHORE
~936 km
Hunza area, ~20 h driving
FROM ISLAMABAD
~602 km
~16.5 h driving

Photos of Passu Cones

  • Passu Cones: Passu Cones and the Hunza River
  • Passu Cones: Passu Cones
  • Passu Cones: Clouds in the Passu Cones - Hunza Valley
  • Passu Cones: Hunza river flowing along the mountains near Passu
  • Passu Cones: In the middle of Attabad Lake, Hunza Valley, Pakistan. Passu cones in the background

Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, free licences. Open the map to see credits for each photo.

Visiting Passu Cones

When is the best time to visit Passu Cones?

Usually Apr – Nov. Outside those months some roads and jeep tracks can be closed by snow.

How high is Passu Cones?

About 2,400 metres above sea level. Take it slowly on the first day and drink plenty of water.

How do I get to Passu Cones 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 Passu Cones?

Passu Cones is on or near our Hunza Valley trip (7 days, best April – November). Every trip can be changed to add or skip places.

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