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Hunza-Nagar · Landmarks

Khunchkun Pass

Khunchkun Pass is a high Gojal crossing used by herders and ambitious walkers - big glacier views, serious altitude, no roadside facilities.

~18 hrs from Islamabad · full day · Best: Apr-Oct

Plan this trip

Cultural stop: dress modestly, ask before photographing people or interiors, and follow local guidance.

Also known as Khunchkun

Getting there · ~18 hrs from IslamabadView mapPlan a trip around this
LandmarksHunza-Nagar
From Islamabad~18 hrs
From Lahore~23 hrs
Elevation4800 m
VisitFull day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Practical notes

Facilities
None - carry full day-mountain kit.

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

Access

Getting there

680 km

Distance

~18 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Trail access from Gojal valley approaches - confirm the current route locally.

Road No road to the pass; approach trails are seasonal and snow-affected.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~18 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Gojal / Passu corridor; confirm seasonal closures and access rules.

  • Shared van

    Confirm fare locally

    Shared transport common on main corridors toward Gojal / Passu corridor in season.

Last verified: 9 Aug 2026

When to go

Month-by-month access and crowding.

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  • Ideal
  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
  • Unknown

Khunchkun Pass is a high Gojal crossing used by herders and ambitious walkers - big glacier views, serious altitude, no roadside facilities.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    None on site

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities None - carry full day-mountain kit.

The story

Only attempt with local guidance, weather windows, and altitude awareness. This is not a KKH viewpoint pullout. Pair with Gojal / Passu stays and treat the day as a mountain objective.

On the map

Khunchkun Pass

Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 36.58330, 74.91670 · 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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