The Khunjerab Pass - Strategic Location on the Pakistan-China Border

 The Khunjerab Pass 

Is an extremely scenic route in the mountains of the Karakoram region, a strategic location on the border between Pakistan and China. Its strategic location on the border is an important factor in the area's military dynamics. While you're there, be sure to take time to see Tashkurgan, the town situated below the pass. Despite its remote location, you'll be able to see a variety of scenery, including a vulture in the middle of the night. 

Xinjiang

 The 4,693-meter high Khunjerab Pass lies in the Karakoram Mountains, strategically located between China and Pakistan. Visitors can experience the beauty and serenity of this mountain pass. But the true reason for its strategic location lies beyond its beauty. 

Pakistan

 One of the highlights of a trip to Hunza is the Khunjerab Pass in Pakistan. The pass is the highest paved international border crossing globally and is the highest point on the Karakoram Highway. The road was built in 1982 to replace two unpaved passes: the Kilik Pass and the Mintaka Pass. The road was originally named after a native Wakhi language word, so the name "Khunjerab" means "the pass of the apricot." 

China

 If you have ever wanted to see the Karakoram Mountains in all their glory, you've surely heard of China's Khunjerab Pass. This 4,693-meter mountain pass is strategically located on the Pakistan-China border. 

 Tashkurgan 

The Khunjerab Pass is a 4,693-meter mountain pass in the Karakoram Mountains. It is strategically located on the Pakistan and China borders. This mountain pass is a must-see for trekkers and nature lovers alike. Listed as one of the world's most spectacular mountain passes, it is a must-see in the Karakoram. 

 Khunjerab National Park

 The Khunjerab National Park and the Khanjerab Pass are two mountainous regions in GilgitBaltistan, Pakistan. They are the country's third-largest national park and border the Taxkorgan Natural Reserve in China. Both areas are well worth visiting, so make sure you make time to visit them both. To explore the area, you can go hiking, mountain climbing, or simply take a picnic lunch.

 Bus service to KKH

Several transport companies offer bus service to Khunjerab Pass. The largest transport company is in Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATC). Other companies include Masherbrum Travel, Silk Route Travel, Anchan Travel, and Saeed Tours. The bus journey takes around 36 hours and stops at several places along the way for meals and rest. The Khunjerab Pass is open from 1 May to 31 December.

 Permit requirements for crossing the pass 

There are strict rules about entering and exiting the Khunjerab Pass, so if you want to cross the border, you must have a permit. You need to pay for your pass and the entry stamp at a border checkpoint before you can proceed. You can pay in USD, RMB, or PKR. Khunjerab is closed to all traffic on Chinese and Islamic holidays and during the winter months