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Passu Glacier & Cathedrals

Pakistan · Gilgit-Baltistan

moderate

A scenic trek near Passu village alongside a massive glacier and beneath the dramatic "Cathedral" rock towers above the Karakoram Highway.

⛰Trailhead:2,450m
🏔Summit:3,500m
📅Duration:2 days
🌍Country:Pakistan

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Trailhead Conditions

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · 2450m

Friday, November 6 at 11:24 AM

2°C

Feels like 2°C

Mainly clear

Humidity

73%

Wind

3 km/h N

Gusts

3 km/h

Pressure

1032 hPa

Dew Point

-3°C

Cloud Cover

31.2%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
2°/ -7°
Sat, Nov 7
0°/ -8°
Sun, Nov 8
3°/ -7°
Mon, Nov 9
0°/ -7°
Tue, Nov 10
3°/ -5°
Wed, Nov 11
3°/ -4°
Thu, Nov 12
5°/ -1°
Fri, Nov 13
5°/ -1°
Sat, Nov 14
3°/ -3°
Sun, Nov 15
0°/ -4°
Mon, Nov 16
-3°/ -3°

Is Passu Glacier & Cathedrals 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 (2,450m) and the summit (3,500m). 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 Passu Glacier & Cathedrals?

Passu Glacier & Cathedrals 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 Passu Glacier & Cathedrals?

The trailhead starts at 2,450 metres above sea level in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 3,500 metres — a net elevation gain of 1,050 metres.

What gear do I need for Passu Glacier & Cathedrals?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Passu Glacier & Cathedrals in Pakistan: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.

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