Khunjerab Pass Khunjerab Pass
Khunjerab Pass , Hunza , Gilgit - Baltistan 444 The road starts from Gilgit and continues through Hunza Valley which ends at Khunjerab Pass . 272.4 Kilometers ( Trip Total ) Route
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1 ( 100.4 km ) from Gilgit to Hunza Valley Route 2 ( 172 km ) from Hunza Valley to Khunjerab Pass Located on the northern border of Pakistan and China , Khunjerab Pass is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.706m ( 15,439ft ) above sea level
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. It is considered to be the world's highest border - crossing point and the Karakoram Highway's highest point . It's one of the country's highest roadways . There is a world - record high ATM on the Pakistani side .
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The name " Khunjerab " comes from two Wakhi words : " Khun " means " Blood " and " Jerav " refers to a creek that originates from a spring or waterfall . Because of the high altitude , visitors are advised to keep their stays short and to leave during the day whenever possible . Be sure to bring plenty of layers , since it's going to be chilly . The risk of altitude sickness , the uncertainty of the weather , a steep road gradient , and a lack of infrastructure all contribute to the difficulty and danger of the journey .
From November 30 to May 1 each year , the long , relatively level route is usually blocked due to snow accumulation . Pick your moment wisely . It is only open from 9 am to 5 pm on the Pakistani side , and from 11 am to 8 pm on the Chinese side , on Beijing time , from Mondays through Fridays , for cross - border trade and tourism . If there are a lot of automobiles and trucks on the road , you may encounter police checkpoints along the way in China . Passports are a must - have . Due to the tight procedures implemented by the Chinese government , you will need an additional dosage of patience for the travel . Preventing altitude sickness is much easier with plenty of water . Khunjerab Pass has a slew of lodging options for travelers .
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The Karakorum motorway connects Gilgit and Kashgar on a regular basis . Tourists from around the world go to this location to take in the stunning scenery . From Khunjerab Pass you can travel to Khunjerab National park ( KNP ) which is the third largest national park in Pakistan . It is home to a variety of animals including Tibetan wolves and brown bears as well as a variety of other animals such Marcoplo sheep and red foxes .
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In addition to the Golden Eagle , Snow Pigeon , Saker Falcon and Western Marsh Harrier present in Khunjerab National Park are a variety of other species .
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