Babusar Pass connects the Kaghan Valley to Chilas and the Karakoram Highway, cresting at 4,170m with sweeping views back over Lulusar Lake and the Kaghan Valley on one side, and the Nanga Parbat massif on the other. It's one of the most dramatic road journeys in northern Pakistan and a popular route for travelers continuing on to Gilgit Baltistan.
History
The pass has long served as a seasonal herding and trade route for local Gujjar and Kohistani communities moving livestock between the Kaghan Valley and the Indus region, well before it was developed into a drivable mountain road.
Things to Do Here
Scenic Pass Crossing Drive Nanga Parbat Viewpoint Photography Lulusar Lake Stop En Route High Altitude Photography
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Questions
No, it's closed by snow for most of the year and typically opens June through October, conditions permitting.
A 4x4 or high clearance vehicle is recommended; the road is unpaved in sections and can be rough.
Quick Facts
Elevation4,170m
ConnectsKaghan Valley to Chilas / KKH
Open SeasonTypically June October
Best TimeJuly September
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