Hunza-Nagar
Passu Cones
Also known as Passu Cathedral, Passu Peaks
Access
Getting there
660 km
Distance
~17 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Roadside viewpoints and short walks from Passu village; day-trip friendly from Gulmit or Karimabad.
Road KKH paved but weather- and landslide-prone; confirm Attabad tunnel / Gojal status.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
The Passu Cones are the sharp pyramid peaks framing Passu village in Upper Hunza - a classic day-trip viewpoint along the Karakoram Highway. Most travelers photograph them from roadside pulls or short walks while based in Passu or Gulmit.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Basic
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Guesthouses and cafes in Passu / Gulmit; limited services at roadside viewpoints.
Permit Confirm current registration rules for Gojal / Khunjerab approaches.
The story
This entry frames the cones as a glacier-peak viewpoint destination rather than a technical summit climb. Combine with Attabad Lake, Hussaini Bridge, and Borith Lake walks for a full Upper Hunza day. Roads are the limiting factor more than trail difficulty; keep buffer time for landslides and weather. For longer glacier walks, hire local guidance and treat conditions as research-gated.
Photos
On the map
Passu Cones
36.50000, 74.90000 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Nearby
- Attabad LakeLakes+0.5 hrs
- Hunza ValleyValleys+2 hrs
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