Babusar Pass Opening Guide

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✍ Written by: Hunza-Tours.com Editorial Team ✔ Reviewed by: Amir Hussain, Operations Manager 📅 Last updated: July 2026 ⛰ Field experience: Local ground team, resident in Gilgit-Baltistan

In short: Babusar Top (4,173 m) links Naran with Chilas — the beautiful summer shortcut to Hunza. It typically opens mid-June and closes with October snows; exact dates shift yearly and daytime-only travel rules often apply early season.

Typical Season

Open: roughly mid-June to late September/early October. Early weeks can be daytime-hours-only with snow walls beside the road; late season closes abruptly with the first big storm. We confirm status live before every departure.

Why Take It

It turns a transit day into a highlight: Lulusar Lake, the summit viewpoint, and the plunge to Chilas. It also enables the classic loop — up via Babusar, back via KKH (or reverse) with no repeated road.

When It’s Closed

The KKH via Besham runs all year as the automatic alternative; itineraries adjust seamlessly. Winter and shoulder-season plans simply route KKH both ways — see the road guide.

Official Sources & References

Babusar Top opening follows road-authority and local administration status. Always confirm time-sensitive details (visa rules, pass openings, flight schedules) with the official source before travel: