Batura Trek, in the region around Passu (2543m) offers some of the best, new and thrilling adventure walking in the entire Northern Areas.
From half and full day trips, to short, multi-day walks right up to long, strenuous treks, and all within easy reach of the KKH. On hot days come and stand here appreciate the ice drafts off the glacier. Batura Glacier, stretching some 58 kilometers from the Batura Muztagh groups of the peaks to the west, right down to the KKH. It provides breathtaking views of high peaks like Ultar (7388m) Shishpare (7611m), Passu peak (7284m) and other peaks in Shimshal region. Most parts of this trek are easy with wildflowers. One of the great impression of this trek is spent time with local Wakhi people especially women with their cattle. They will serve you the yogurt, butter and milk.
Daily Walking
5-7 HRS except Longer days while Crossing Pass
Grade
Moderate to Difficult
Best time
May – October
Maximum Altitude
3750m
Duration
14-16 Days
Itinerary
- Day 01: Rawalpindi/Islamabad: Welcome reception and transfer to hotel.
- Day 02: Rawalpindi/Islamabad – Chilas: Drive to Chilas (Midway)
- Day 03: Chilas – Passu: Drive to Passu, en route stop at mountain ranges & Gilgit tour.
- Day 04: Passu – Passu Ghar (3210m): 4-5 hrs trek to passu ghar.
- Day 05: Passu Ghar – Patondas (4100m): 4-5 hrs trek to Patondas.
- Day 06: Patondas : Rest/relax day.
- Day 07: Patondas – Yunzben (2880m): 6-7 hrs trek to Yunzben.
- Day 08: Yunzben – Yashpirt: -7 hrs trek to Yashpirt.
- Day 09: Yashpirt – Guchesham (3630m): 6-7 hrs trek to Guchesham.
- Day 10: Guchesham – Lupdar (3870m): 6-7 hrs trek to Lupdur.
- Day 11: Pudur – Fatima’l: 7-8 hrs trek to Fatima’l.
- Day 12: Fatima’l – China camp – Karimabad: 5-7 hrs trek to China camp and drive to KBD
- Day 13: Karimabad: Full day exploring the charm of Central Hunza.
- Day 14: Karimabad – Besham: Drive to Besham, en route lunch at Chilas.
- Day 15: Besham – Islamabad – Fly back✈: Drive to Islamabad, transfer to airport.
