A high meadow above Passu with views over the Passu and Batura glaciers.
Distances and elevations are commonly-cited approximations. Anything we haven't confirmed is labelled rather than guessed at.
Patundas is a broad grass shoulder high above the point where the Passu and Batura glacier systems run side by side. Getting there means a long, steep climb from the valley near Passu, with the reward being one of the best glacier viewpoints in Gojal — two major ice systems below you and the Passu Cones on the skyline. The climb is relentless and the camp is high, which is what pushes this beyond a straightforward meadow walk.
Steep, dry slopes rising to an open grass shoulder between two glacier systems, with the Passu Cones opposite.
Fit trekkers comfortable with sustained steep climbing and a high camp.
Passu
Patundas meadow
Two major glaciers visible at once from a grass campsite, with the Passu Cones directly across the valley.
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Steep, dry slopes rising to an open grass shoulder between two glacier systems, with the Passu Cones opposite.
Kohistan Journey's own editorial banding — not an official or standardised mountaineering grade.
A very large height gain on steep, dry, loose ground, ending at a camp above 4,000 m. No technical difficulty, but sustained and exposed to weather.
The published numbers for this route alone would suggest Difficult. The grade above reflects an editorial judgement as well — treat both as indicative and seek local advice.
Difficulty here describes the route in good conditions. Snow, high water, and weather can make any trek on this site significantly harder than its grade suggests, and none of those are tracked on this page.
An indicative shape of the climb, drawn from published route descriptions — not a surveyed GPS track.
No elevation profile recorded yet
We publish a profile only once we have a route description we can trace it from. A GPX-backed profile for this trek is planned for a later phase.
What the ground underfoot is like, and how the route is shaped.
Interactive mapping arrives with verified GPX tracks in a later phase.
Trail map coming in a later phase
We will publish a route line only once we have a GPX track we can stand behind. An approximate line drawn from memory would be worse than none on a route this remote.
General seasonal patterns only. Snow cover, river levels and pass openings vary year to year and are not tracked here.
General planning guidance for this route. None of it describes current conditions.
Camping above 4,000 m after a single big climb is demanding. Time in Hunza beforehand helps considerably.
Water is genuinely scarce on the ascent. Carry what you need rather than counting on finding it.
General hazards inherent to this kind of route. This is preparation guidance, not a live conditions report or a substitute for local advice.
Above roughly 2,500 m, altitude sickness becomes a genuine possibility regardless of fitness. Headache, nausea, poor sleep, and breathlessness are common early signs, and they can progress to conditions that are life-threatening.
Preparing for it: Ascend gradually, build in rest days, drink plenty of water, and descend if symptoms worsen. This is general awareness — talk to a doctor about your own situation.
Sections of the route cross loose rock, scree, or steep slopes where a slip has consequences. Ground that is straightforward when dry becomes considerably harder when wet or frozen.
Preparing for it: Use trekking poles, keep your group close on steep ground, and slow down rather than rushing tired.
Mountain weather in northern Pakistan can turn within an hour. Clear mornings routinely become snow, rain, or high wind by afternoon, especially at altitude.
Preparing for it: Start early, carry full weather protection regardless of the forecast, and be willing to turn back. This site does not publish live weather.
Long days of climbing with a pack are harder than the distance suggests, and fatigue is where most avoidable mistakes happen.
Preparing for it: Train with a loaded pack beforehand, and plan shorter days than you think you need.
Night temperatures at camp can fall well below freezing even in mid-summer, and wind chill on exposed sections makes it feel considerably colder.
Preparing for it: Carry more insulation than a summer date suggests, and keep a dry set of clothing for camp.
A general kit list for a route of this type. Adjust it to the season, your own experience, and advice from a local guide.
New boots on a multi-day route is the most common avoidable injury on these trails.
Unless your operator is carrying group tents — confirm this before you leave.
As a backup to the map, not a replacement — batteries fail in the cold.
Mobile coverage is absent across most of these routes.
Some areas require registration. Check current requirements locally before travelling.
A starting point to adapt, not a complete list. What you actually need depends on the season and how self-sufficient your group is.
Availability changes with the season and from year to year. Plan to be self-sufficient rather than relying on anything listed here.
Carry water for the climb — sources are scarce.
An honest read on who this route works for. If you are unsure, it is worth asking a local guide before committing.
Two major glaciers visible at once from a grass campsite, with the Passu Cones directly across the valley.
Road status, transport schedules and permit rules change frequently. Nothing here is a live status — confirm locally before you travel.
Road conditions are not tracked live on this site.
These routes pass through places people live and work. How visitors behave has a direct effect on both.
Places along or near this trek that have their own guide.
Needle-like limestone peaks rising above the Hunza River and Passu Glacier.
Terraced orchards, glacial peaks and centuries-old forts along the Karakoram Highway.
A short approach from the Karakoram Highway to the snout of the Passu Glacier beneath the Passu Cones.
An easy walk around a small brackish lake above Gulmit, known for migrating birds in spring and autumn.
A steep climb from Karimabad to the meadow beneath Ultar Sar.
Very little. Most people carry the full day's water from the valley.
Kohistan Journey publishes background research, not live mountain information.
This page does not report current trail conditions, snow cover, river levels, weather, or route closures. None of those are tracked here, and any of them can make a route impassable or dangerous.
This route reaches above 3,000 m. Altitude affects people differently and can become serious quickly. This is general awareness, not medical advice — speak to a doctor about your own situation.
We do not publish permit requirements, guide certifications, porter rates, rescue availability, or emergency numbers, because we cannot keep them accurate. Confirm all of these with local authorities and operators before you travel.
For remote and high-altitude routes, a local guide is not just a convenience — they know the ground, the weather patterns, and the people, in ways no website can replace.
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