Live road status · Northern Pakistan
Open for all traffic; expect sub-zero temperatures and wind at Khunjerab Pass (4,693m).
Open for all traffic; expect sub-zero temperatures and wind at Khunjerab Pass (4,693m).
From Gilgit the KKH climbs through Hunza — Karimabad, Gulmit and Passu — to Sost and the Khunjerab Pass, the highest paved international border crossing in the world at 4,693m. It is one of the great drives of Pakistan, and in winter its upper section is a serious high-altitude journey.
Report a change on WhatsAppThe road from Gilgit to Khunjerab is open for traffic (North Live launch report, 12 November 2026). Expect sub-zero temperatures and strong wind at the pass itself, which sits at 4,693m.
Typically not. Under the Pakistan–China agreement the Khunjerab border crossing usually closes to tourists and trade for the winter months (commonly January to March), even though the road up to the pass on the Pakistan side may still be driveable. Always check the current notice before planning a crossing.
Well below freezing. Daytime temperatures at the pass in November are commonly around −10°C or lower, and wind chill makes it feel much colder. Warm layers, gloves and a hat are essential even for a short photo stop.
Mobile coverage fades after Sost, the last town before the pass. SCOM is usually the last network to drop out on this stretch, and there is no reliable signal at the pass itself. Download offline maps in Gilgit or Karimabad.
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Launch data — statuses from public reports & officials, 12 Nov 2026. Report changes on WhatsApp.
Statuses are reports, not guarantees — check locally before a high pass in bad weather.