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Gupis
Gupis is the Ghizer corridor town toward Phander and Khalti - a quiet overnight base on the Gilgit-Shandur axis.
Plan this tripPractical notes
- Facilities
- Basic hotels and shops; resupply limited vs Gilgit.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
Access
Getting there
630 km
Distance
~16.5 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Road town on the Ghizer highway.
Road Ghizer corridor - generally driveable in summer; confirm after slips.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
Gupis is the Ghizer corridor town toward Phander and Khalti - a quiet overnight base on the Gilgit-Shandur axis.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Basic
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Basic hotels and shops; resupply limited vs Gilgit.
The story
West of Gilgit on the Ghizer road, Gupis serves travelers bound for Phander lakes and higher Ghizer valleys. Services are modest; use it to break the drive rather than as a full holiday base.
Photos
1 photo
On the map
Gupis
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 36.16670, 73.30000 · 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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