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Babusar Pass Trek

Pakistan · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

moderate

A scenic high-altitude pass (4,173m) connecting Kaghan Valley to Chilas, with breathtaking views of Nanga Parbat.

⛰Trailhead:3,100m
🏔Summit:4,173m
📅Duration:2 days
🌍Country:Pakistan

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Trailhead Conditions

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan · 3100m

Friday, November 6 at 11:18 AM

3°C

Feels like 2°C

Partly cloudy

Humidity

66%

Wind

5 km/h NE

Gusts

5 km/h

Pressure

1026 hPa

Dew Point

-2°C

Cloud Cover

66.4%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
3°/ -6°
Sat, Nov 7
5°/ -7°
Sun, Nov 8
5°/ -7°
Mon, Nov 9
7°/ -7°
Tue, Nov 10
5°/ -3°
Wed, Nov 11
2°/ -1°
Thu, Nov 12
2°/ -1°
Fri, Nov 13
2°/ -3°
Sat, Nov 14
2°/ -12°
Sun, Nov 15
1°/ -15°

Is Babusar Pass Trek safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (3,100m) and the summit (4,173m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Babusar Pass Trek?

Babusar Pass Trek is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 2 days for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Babusar Pass Trek?

The trailhead starts at 3,100 metres above sea level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 4,173 metres — a net elevation gain of 1,073 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.

What gear do I need for Babusar Pass Trek?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Babusar Pass Trek in Pakistan: layer for extreme cold (summit temperatures can drop well below freezing even in summer), bring sun protection for high UV at altitude, and carry a detailed map.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude