[2025 Abbottabad Attraction] Travel Guide for Karakoram Highway (Updated Oct)

Name: Highest ATM and Pak-China Border Location: End of Karakoram Highway One of the most popular destinations in Pakistan especially in the northern areas is Pakistan-China border. Which you need to take the Karakoram border and it’s the end of it. This border between China and Pakistan is actually the highest border in the world. Interestingly, the world highest ATM is also there! Although the ride is very long, it definitely was worth the ride, it can be a bit cold up there so remember to bring a jacket with you! #Pakistan #urbanexplorer

🌸 7-Day Spring Itinerary – Upper Hunza (Gojal Valley) Starting & Ending in Islamabad Day 1 – Islamabad ➝ Gilgit ➝ Karimabad Morning flight to Gilgit (1 hr). Scenic drive (2 hrs) to Karimabad (Lower Hunza). Check-in at hotel, relax with views of Rakaposhi & Ultar Sar. Sunset walk in Karimabad village. Overnight: Karimabad Day 2 – Karimabad ➝ Upper Hunza (Gulmit/Passu) Breakfast with mountain views. Stop at Attabad Lake – boat ride on turquoise water. Continue to Gulmit village, explore old houses & local carpet center. Reach Passu – photograph iconic Passu Cones. Walk a part of Hussaini Suspension Bridge (if you’re adventurous). Overnight: Passu / Gulmit Day 3 – Khunjerab Pass (Pak-China Border) Full-day drive on Karakoram Highway to Khunjerab Pass (4,693m). En route: views of Batura Glacier, Sost village, and Khunjerab National Park (possible ibex/marmot sightings). Picnic lunch near the border. Return to Passu in late afternoon. Overnight: Passu Day 4 – Borith Lake & Passu Glacier Hike Short morning hike to Passu Glacier viewpoint. Visit Borith Lake – peaceful, surrounded by blossom trees in spring. Optional: longer hike to Hussaini village through blossom-covered trails. Evening tea with a view of Passu Cathedral Peaks. Overnight: Passu / Borith Lake guesthouse Day 5 – Gulmit & Ghulkin Villages Explore Gulmit Polo Ground and Old House of Mir of Hunza. Meet locals, experience Hunza hospitality, try traditional dishes (Chapshuro, apricot soup). Spend time photographing apricot/cherry blossoms with snow-capped peaks. Overnight: Gulmit Day 6 – Return to Karimabad Drive back towards Karimabad. Stop at Hopper Valley (Nagar side) to see Hopper Glacier and Spantik Peak. Evening at Eagle’s Nest Viewpoint for a spectacular sunset over Hunza Valley. Overnight: Karimabad Day 7 – Karimabad ➝ Gilgit ➝ Islamabad Morning drive back to Gilgit (2 hrs). Flight to Islamabad. Afternoon city tour: Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument. Evening departure from Islamabad. 🌸 Highlights of Upper Hunza in Spring Apricot & Cherry Blossoms: March–April, entire valley turns white and pink. Clear Skies: Perfect for photography of Passu Cones, Ultar Sar, Rakaposhi. Pleasant Weather: Daytime ~15–20°C, nights chilly but not freezing. Less Crowded: Compared to summer season, more peaceful experience.

The 8th wonder of the world. Where the passes connect to each other. It took us 3 days to complete this road from the Chinese border to the capital of Pakistan. It was interesting and unforgettable.