Summer alternative to KKH
Naran — Babusar Top — Chilas
OpenBabusar Top road update — seasonal route status. ROAD IS OPEN The general public is requested to completely avoid unnecessary travel until the bridge is restored. For the latest situation of the road and travel information, please contact the Gilgit-Baltistan Police helpline "Pukar 15." (Spokesperson, Gilgit-Baltistan Police) Gilgit-Baltistan Police This is the alternate, seasonal route into Gilgit-Baltistan via Naran in the Kaghan Valley, crossing Babusar Top (around 4,170 meters) before descending into Chilas. It offers some of the most scenic high-altitude views in the region but is only usable from roughly May/June to October, closing completely with the first heavy snowfall. Babusar Top itself can be affected by fog, snow, or landslides even within the open season, so this route requires more careful planning than the main KKH. It's a popular choice for travelers wanting to combine a Kaghan Valley visit with their journey into Gilgit-Baltistan
Last updated 4 days ago
- 1OpenNaran → Lulusar Lake48 km 1h 30m
- 2OpenLulusar Lake → Babusar Top22 km 1h
Weather-dependent above 4,000 m.
- 3OpenBabusar Top → Chilas70 km 2h 30m
Snow closure November – June.
