Babusar Pass

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title: "Babusar Pass" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["diamer-district", "mountain-passes-of-gilgit-baltistan", "mansehra-district", "mountain-passes-of-khyber-pakhtunkhwa"] description: "Mountain pass in Gilgit Baltistan" topic_path: "general/diamer-district" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babusar_Pass" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Mountain pass in Gilgit Baltistan ::

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name	Babusar Pass
photo	File:View from Babusar top 2.jpg
elevation_m	4173
traversed	[[File:Pakistan N-15.svg
location	Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
map	Gilgit Baltistan #Pakistan
map_caption	Location in Gilgit Baltistan##Location in Pakistan
coordinates
native_name
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| name = Babusar Pass | other_name = | photo = File:View from Babusar top 2.jpg | photo_caption = | elevation_m = 4173 | elevation_ref = | traversed = [[File:Pakistan N-15.svg|1000x25px]] N-15 National Highway | location =Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan | map = Gilgit Baltistan #Pakistan | map_caption = Location in Gilgit Baltistan##Location in Pakistan | range = | coordinates = | topo = |native_name= Babusar Pass or Babusar Top (Urdu: درہ بابوسر) (elevation 4173 m) is a mountain pass in Pakistan in the north of the 150 km (93 miles) long Kaghan Valley, connecting it via the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakoram Highway (KKH). The Babusar Pass connects Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Gilgit-Baltistan.

Babusar Pass is the highest point in Kaghan Valley that can be easily accessed by cars. It is one of the most dangerous routes in Pakistan. Every year, a number of casualties in road accidents are reported from this mountainous terrain. The most common reason for accidents is brake failure of vehicles in this steep landscape due to inexperience. Babusar Top was originally known as Babur Top, originating from the fact that the Mughal emperor Babur passed through this area in the early 16th century. Nowadays however, it is commonly referred to as Babusar Top. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/View_from_Babusar_top_3.jpg" caption="View from Babusar Top"] ::

Climate

The Kaghan Valley, with its summers from May to September, typically experiences a maximum temperature of 11°C (52°F) in May, with a minimum temperature of 3°C (37°F). From mid-July until the end of September, the road north of Naran remains accessible all the way to the Babusar Pass. However, movement is limited during the monsoon and winter seasons. The Kaghan area is well connected by road to Islamabad and Peshawar.

During winter, the pass often closes due to heavy snowfall and harsh conditions. Instead, travellers typically use the Karakoram Highway to access the northern regions of the country.

Geography

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Milestone_&_Map_at_Babusar_Top.jpg" caption="A monument showing brief information on the route and distances from Babusar Top to various locations."] ::

The mountain ranges that enter the Mansehra District from Kashmir are the offshoots of the great Himalayan system. In the Kaghan Valley, the mountain system is the highest in the area, including the Babusar Top. This range flanks the right bank of the Kunhar River, and contains a peak called Malika Parbat, which is over 17,000 feet high and the highest in the valley.

On the mountains, the grasslands nomads migrate during the summer for grazing by their sheep, goats, and other animals. On the north side, there are mountains that are extensions of the same mountain system as the Kaghan Mountains. This range diverges from the eastern side at Musa ka Musalla, a peak at an elevation of around 13,500 feet, which skirts the north end of the Bhogarmang and Konsh valleys and sends down a spur to divide the two. Here also, like Kaghan, thick forests are naturally present, especially on the higher slopes. However, due to extensive exploitation, thick forests are now usually found in unapproachable areas. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Majestic_view_from_Babusar_Top.jpg" caption="Majestic view from Babusar Top"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/Babusar_Top_Gilgit.jpg" caption="Babusar Road is open only from April to September every year."] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Babusar_Road.jpg" caption="National Highway N-15 has abrupt direction changes which is a challenge for drivers who use this route to reach Gilgit"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Babusar_Valley_-_Chilas.jpg" caption="View of Babusar Valley from the top of Babusar Pass."] ::

References

References

1. Shaikh, Ismail. (2015-12-04). "From Germany to Layyah: Pakistani completes 10,000km journey on bicycle".
2. Ali, Salman. (2019-07-23). "Mansehra-Naran-Chilas Road: a drive through an earthly Paradise".
3. Nagri, Jamil. (2017-07-18). "Tourist spot in Gilgit-Baltistan claims 21 lives this summer".
4. "Travelling to Gilgit Baltistan via Babusar Pass". SKardu.pk.
5. Zaman, Fahim. (2020-11-29). "Death of a River".
6. (2012-08-02). "The great ascent: Danish diplomat, local climber scale Malika Parbat".

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