Babusar Pass connects Gilgit Baltistan with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan at an altitude of 4173 m. Babusar top road was first constructed by the British as an alternate route to connect the Gilgit agency with British India. In winter Babusar top is closed due to heavy snow falling at the top. The pass is only open from mid-June to September. Babusar road is one of the hair pinned roads in the world.
Precautions
If you are travelling first time to Gilgit Baltistan by road via Babusar pass then carefully read these precautions:
- Check Babusar Top Road Conditions before travelling.
- During monsoons, the area receives heavy rain. Roads may close due to land sliding.
- Before leaving for a trip check the weather forecast.
- Make sure your car’s brakes, exhaust systems, and heater are in good condition.
- Use lower gear while crossing the Babusar pass.
- Security officials may stop you to cross Babusar Pass after 05:00 PM PST so make sure to reach Babusar Pass before this time.
Plan Your Trip to Gilgit Baltistan
First, plan your trip. Prepare well before travelling. Take some warm clothes, jackets, sunglasses, and trekking items. Decide whether you want to stay at a hotel or want to stay in a tent camp. If you want to stay at camps then take camping equipment like tents, sleeping bags, etc with you. Now if you are ready then see the route map. Take eatable items from nearby towns.
Also, Read Karakoram Highway Road Trip Cross Country Adventure in Gilgit Baltistan.
Naran Babusar Top Chilas Road N15 Route
The road to Naran and Babusar is officially called N15 in Pakistan. The Naran Jhalkand Chilas road starts from Mansehra Hazara Khyber Pakhtunkwa Pakistan.
Places to see on Naran Babusar Road
The whole route is beautiful lush green and stunning. Here is a list of some famous places.
Balakot
Balakot is located 38 km from Mansehra. The city is the gateway to Naran valley and Babusar pass. Balakot is a famous tourist destination. The river Kunhar runs via Balakot. The city was destroyed during the 2005 earthquake.
Naran
Naran is a town located 119 Km from Mansehra. There are many hotels to stay in Naran ranging from high-luxury hotels to average ones. Naran receives heavy rain in monsoon and winter. In winter tourists from Pakistan visit Naran to see snow. For places to visit refer to this post best places to visit in Naran Kaghan Pakistan.
Lulusar Lake
Lulusar Lake is one of the most beautiful and the largest lake in Naran valley.
Babusar Top
The view from the Babusar top is stunning. You can see Malika e Parbat, Nanga Parbat, the snow-capped peaks of Gilgit Baltistan and lush green meadows. The distance between Gilgit city and Babusar is 180 Km.
Thak Babusar Valley
While travelling on Babusar road towards Gilgit Baltistan you will descend via Thak valley till zero point. At zero-point Karakoram Highway meets with Babusar road (N15). Now you can further travel towards Gilgit Baltistan on Karakoram Highway. It takes 2 hours to reach Jaglote from zero point. Jaglote is the junction point of three roads: Skardu road, Astore road, and KKH. If you follow KKH you will reach Gilgit and Hunza Valley. If you want to visit Skardu then follow Skardu road.
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