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Babusar Pass

Babusar Pass is the high seasonal crossing between Naran and Chilas - open only in a short summer-autumn window, with Lulusar as the classic approach lake.

~9 hrs from Islamabad · full day · Best: Apr-Oct

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LandmarksHazara
From Islamabad~9 hrs
From Lahore~14 hrs
Elevation4173 m
VisitFull day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Practical notes

Facilities
Seasonal stalls only; overnight in Naran or Chilas, not on the pass.

These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.

Conditions to reconfirm

  • Status may be outdated · Reconfirm before departure

    Babusar Pass is a seasonal high-country link, not a year-round certainty. Confirm opening with local transport before routing a Hunza/Naran itinerary through it.

    Checked 2026-08-09 · Babusar Pass (overview)

Access

Getting there

310 km

Distance

~9 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Paved high road when officially open; no alternate footpath for ordinary visitors.

Road Seasonal high pass - closed by snow much of the year; confirm before leaving Naran or Chilas.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~9 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Naran / Chilas; confirm seasonal closures.

  • Jeep / 4x4

    Confirm fare locally

    Last-mile jeep may be required depending on weather and road cutoffs.

Last verified: 9 Aug 2026

When to go

Month-by-month access and crowding.

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  • Ideal
  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
  • Unknown

Babusar Pass is the high seasonal crossing between Naran and Chilas - open only in a short summer-autumn window, with Lulusar as the classic approach lake.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    Basic

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities Seasonal stalls only; overnight in Naran or Chilas, not on the pass.

The story

When open, Babusar links Kaghan with the KKH via a dramatic high road. Snow, slips, and official closures shut it outside midsummer into early autumn - never assume the pass is open from last year’s dates. Build the day around confirmation from Naran or Chilas the same morning, and treat altitude seriously even in a vehicle.

On the map

Babusar Pass

Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 35.19000, 73.89000 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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How this guide was checked

Verified through official and published sources. Not a field visit.

Current road, permit, and weather status: confirm locally. Conditions change.

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