Journey to Gilgit Baltistan via Babusar Top

Babusar Pass

Located at a height of 4173 m, Babusar Pass links Gilgit Baltistan with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region in Pakistan. The British built Babusar pass road as a back-up route to link Gilgit with British India during the colonial era. Babusar Pass is blocked throughout the winter months owing to the high levels of snowfall. In mid-June to mid-September, this pass is available for purchase. The Babusar road is one of the most hair-pin bends in the planet.

 

Roadside attractions in Naran Babusar

All along the way, the scenery is breathtakingly lovely and lush. The following is a list of some of the most popular destinations in the area.

Balakot

Mansehra is 38 kilometers away by car if you're heading to Balakot. Babusar Pass and the Naran Valley are accessible from the city. Tourists go to Balakot in droves. Balakot is the gateway to the Kunhar River. The 2005 earthquake leveled the city.

Naran

Mansehra is 119 kilometers away from Naran, a small town. Naran has a wide variety of lodging options, from high-end to low-budget. The monsoon and winter months bring strong downpours to Naran. During the winter months, Pakistani visitors go to Naran to get a glimpse of the snow.

Lulusar Lake

In Naran Valley, the biggest lake is Lulusar Lake, which is both beautiful and impressive in its size.

Babusar Top

The view from the summit of Babusar is spectacular. Malika e Parbat, the Gilgit Baltistan peaks, and beautiful green pastures can all be seen from here. A trip from Gilgit to Babusar takes around 180 kilometers.

Thak Babusar Valley

You will drop down the Thak valley on the Babusar route to Gilgit Baltistan till you reach zero-point. the intersection of Karakoram Highway and Babusar Road (N15). Gilgit Baltistan may now be reached through the Karakoram Highway. Jiglote is 2 hours away from the starting location. Skardu, Astore, and KKH highways all intersect in Jiglote. Following KKH will take you to the Hunza Valley and Gilgit-Baltistan. You must use the Skardu road if you wish to get to Skardu.

 

Plan your Trip

Plan your journey beforehand. Before embarking on a trip, make sure to plan beforehand. Make sure you have the right gear for the weather. Choose between a hotel or a tent camp for your accommodation. If you want to stay at a camp, bring camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, and other necessities. Keep some snacks or biscuits for use during your journey and make sure to keep some water as well.

 

Safety Precautions

The following warnings should be taken into consideration if you want to go to Gilgit Baltistan for the first time through the Babusar pass check:

1.  Be sure to check the Babusar Pass road conditions before setting out.
2.  There's a lot of rain here during monsoon. Landslides may cause roads to shut.
3.  The weather forecast should always be checked before embarking on a journey of any kind.
4.  Maintaining the condition of your car's brakes, exhaust, and heating is a must.
5.  Drive in lower gear across Babusar Pass.
6.  Make sure you arrive at Babusar Pass before 05:30 PM PST to avoid being stopped by security personnel.