Hunza-Nagar · Landmarks
Khunjerab Pass
Khunjerab Pass is the paved China-Pakistan border high point on the KKH - a full day from Hunza / Sost when the pass is open.
Plan this tripPractical notes
- Facilities
- Basic facilities at Sost; minimal at the pass itself.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
Access
Getting there
730 km
Distance
~20 hrs
Drive
Last mile
KKH road to the pass; private hire or tour jeeps from Hunza / Sost.
Road High paved KKH - seasonal openings; snow and slips close it outside the clear window.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
Khunjerab Pass is the paved China-Pakistan border high point on the KKH - a full day from Hunza / Sost when the pass is open.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Basic
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Basic facilities at Sost; minimal at the pass itself.
The story
From Sost, the highway climbs to one of the world’s highest paved border crossings. Altitude hits hard even without trekking; spend limited time on top, carry layers, and confirm opening dates and any border-visit rules before you leave Karimabad. Weather can shut the road with little notice.
Photos
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On the map
Khunjerab Pass
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 36.84750, 75.41440 · 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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