Pass
Babusar Pass
Diamer district · 4,173 m
Babusar Pass reaches 4,173 m and is the summer short cut between the Kaghan valley and Chilas.
Babusar is a road pass rather than a trek, and it links the Kaghan valley with the Indus at Chilas. It is a summer road, open in the warmer months, which makes it a fine scenic way to travel between the two.
Kind PassDistrict DiamerElevation 4,173 mPosition 35.146° N, 74.047° E
About Babusar Pass
The pass is an old route. The book notes that Chilas Fort was first garrisoned to protect British supply lines over the Babusar Pass to Gilgit, which tells you how long people have been carrying goods and supplies over it.
At 4,173 m you are far higher than the Indus gorge at Chilas, so take your time on the climb and enjoy the change in scenery as the road rises.
Elsewhere in Diamer
Swipe along the district, from the valley floor to the summits.
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Town or village
Chilas
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Town or village
Raikot Bridge
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Fairy Meadows
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Summit
Nanga Parbat
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Town or village
Darel
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Town or village
Tangir
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