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Passu, Home of the Iconic Passu Cones

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Overview

A small village beneath the jagged Passu Cones, with the Hussaini Suspension Bridge and Passu Glacier nearby, one of the most photographed corners of the Karakoram Highway.

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History

Passu has long sat on the historic trade route later paved as the Karakoram Highway, connecting Hunza to Gilgit and onward to Kashgar in China, a route travelled for centuries before it became a modern tourist highway.

Geography

A village on the Hunza River in Upper Hunza (Gojal), directly beneath the needle like Passu Cones and adjacent to the Passu and Batura Glaciers.

Culture

A Wakhi speaking community in Upper Hunza, distinct from the Burusho speaking population around Karimabad, with a livelihood traditionally built on farming and, increasingly, tourism.

Weather & Best Time to Visit

Cooler than Karimabad given its more northerly position; April October is the main visiting season.

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How to Reach

On the KKH, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours north of Karimabad.

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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive & Hussaini Bridge

Settle in, visit the nearby Hussaini Suspension Bridge.

Day 2, Passu Cones & Glacier

Sunrise photography at the Cones, short walk toward Passu Glacier.

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Local Experiences

Passu Cones photography at sunrise/sunsetCrossing the Hussaini Suspension BridgePassu Glacier viewpoint walk

Rent a Car in Passu

4x4s, sedans and family vans with a driver included, see vehicle types and every city we serve.

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Travel Tips

Passu is best for sunrise or sunset photography of the Cones, plan an overnight rather than a rushed day trip if photography is a priority
Combine with Attabad Lake, which sits between Passu and Karimabad

Frequently Asked Questions

An overnight is worthwhile for photographers wanting the best light on the Cones; otherwise it works fine as a stop en route to/from Khunjerab or Sost.

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