Sublime Northern
Batakundi landscape

Hazara

Batakundi

Getting there · ~7.5 hrs from IslamabadView map
LandmarksHazara
From Islamabad~7.5 hrs
From Lahore~12.5 hrs
Elevation2670 m
VisitHalf day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

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.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~7.5 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Naran; 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.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  • 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.

On the map

Batakundi

34.85500, 73.59000 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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