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Khunjerab Pass landscape

Hunza-Nagar

Khunjerab Pass

Getting there · ~20 hrs from IslamabadView map
LandmarksHunza-Nagar
From Islamabad~20 hrs
From Lahore~25 hrs
Elevation4693 m
VisitFull day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

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.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~20 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Sost; confirm seasonal closures and fuel stops.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

On the map

Khunjerab Pass

36.84750, 75.41440 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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