10 Days Max ~4,000m (Glacier approach)Hard Passu Village 4.8 · 5 reviews
The Batura Glacier, at roughly 57km, is one of the longest glaciers on Earth outside the polar regions, a serious trek approaching Batura Sar and the wider Batura Muztagh range from the village of Passu, seeing a fraction of the visitor traffic of the Baltoro.
Trek Itinerary
Days 1 to 2, Hunza to Passu
Drive the KKH to Passu, acclimatisation and trek briefing.
Days 3 to 6, Onto the Batura Glacier
Multi day trek along the glacier moraine, camping en route with views deepening into the Batura Muztagh range.
Day 7, Glacier Viewpoint
Reach the furthest viewpoint of the trek, with panoramic views of Batura Sar and surrounding peaks.
Days 8 to 10, Return to Passu & Hunza
Retrace the route back to Passu, drive back to Karimabad.
Highlights
Passu Village & Batura Glacier SnoutBatura Muztagh Range ViewsRemote Glacier Moraine TrekkingGenuine Off the Beaten Path Karakoram
What's Included
Hunza Passu transport
Camping equipment
All meals on trek
Licensed guide
Porters
Not Included
International flights
Pakistan visa
Travel insurance
Personal gear
Tips
Trek Information
Max Altitude
~4,000m (glacier approach)
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Start
Passu Village
Fitness
High
Best Season
June September
Group Size
2 to 8 people
Questions
Batura is considerably less visited than the Baltoro, with a different character, closer to Hunza logistically, and reaching a long glacier system without the multi week commitment K2 Base Camp requires.