Hunza-Nagar · Glaciers & Peaks
Passu Cones
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.
Plan this tripAlso known as Passu Cathedral, Passu Peaks, Passu Glacier, Passu Glacier viewpoint
Practical notes
- Facilities
- Guesthouses and cafes in Passu / Gulmit; limited services at roadside viewpoints.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
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
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- Closed
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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
2 photos
On the map
Passu Cones
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 36.50000, 74.90000 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Nearby
Easy add-ons while you’re around Passu Cones.
2 places
Lakes+0.5 hrsAttabad Lake
Attabad Lake is a turquoise landslide-formed lake on the Karakoram Highway in Upper Hunza (Gojal), between Gulmit and Passu. Most visitors stop for viewpoints or a short boat ride as part of a Hunza itinerary rather than as a standalone long-haul day trip.
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Valleys+2 hrsHunza Valley
I'd call Hunza the Karakoram's friendliest balcony: Karimabad terraces, Baltit and Altit forts, and peaks that look faintly offended by how photogenic they are. You'll base in Central Hunza for a few days and day-trip to Attabad, Passu, and the Hussaini bridge when the light behaves.
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