Hazara · Landmarks
Batakundi
Batakundi is the roadside high pasture stop between Naran and Babusar - meadows, tea stalls in season, and a breather before the pass.
Plan this tripPractical notes
- Facilities
- Seasonal stalls; lodging in Naran.
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Status may be outdated · Reconfirm before departure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.
Access
Getting there
270 km
Distance
~7.5 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Roadside access on the Naran-Babusar highway when open.
Road High seasonal road - closed with Babusar outside the clear window.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
Batakundi is the roadside high pasture stop between Naran and Babusar - meadows, tea stalls in season, and a breather before the pass.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Basic
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Seasonal stalls; lodging in Naran.
The story
On the Naran-Babusar road, Batakundi is where many drivers pause for views and tea when the pass corridor is open. It is not a multi-day base. Combine with Lulusar or a Naran overnight.
Photos
1 photo
On the map
Batakundi
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 34.85500, 73.59000 · Open in OpenStreetMap
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How this guide was checked
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Current road, permit, and weather status: confirm locally. Conditions change.
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