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ExploreBabusar Top Kaghan Valley
Naran, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Overview
Situated at a soaring elevation of 4173 meters above sea level at the northernmost point of Kaghan Valley in Mansehra District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Babusar Top Babusar Pass is the highest mountain pass in the region. Marking the administrative boundary between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan the pass connects the lush green alpine slopes of Kaghan Valley to the arid mountain landscapes of Chilas and the Karakoram Highway. Reached via the fully paved scenic N15 National Highway sixty six kilometers north of Naran town Babusar Top offers travelers an iconic high altitude mountain experience featuring sweeping 360 degree panoramic views over snow-capped Himalayan and Karakoram ridges cool mountain winds roadside tea dhabas and summer cloudscapes.
Highlights
- Highest mountain pass in Kaghan Valley sitting at a soaring elevation of 4173 meters
- Strategic geographical gateway connecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Gilgit Baltistan
- Accessible via the fully paved scenic N15 National Highway 66 kilometers north of Naran
- Breathtaking 360 degree panoramic mountain views of Himalayan and Karakoram ranges
- Iconic summer road trip destination famous for high altitude cloudscapes and snow patches
Things To Do
- Photograph sweeping 360 degree high altitude mountain views at the Babusar monument
- Enjoy hot cardamom green Kahwa tea and fresh pakoras at high altitude wooden stalls
- Experience touch-the-clouds moments and high altitude mountain photography along the pass
- Walk along paved mountain ridge viewpoints overlooking deep alpine valley gorges
- Take memorable souvenir photos at the official Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan border arch
Local Transportation
Accessible via the fully paved N15 National Highway 66 km north of Naran town using personal cars public coasters passenger vans or hired 4x4 jeeps.
Accommodation
Day trip road stopover destination with basecamp hotels located down in Naran town, Jhalkhand, Besal, or Chilas.
Food & Cuisine
High altitude roadside wooden stalls serve hot cardamom Kahwa tea, fresh boiled corn, pakoras, hot cup noodles, french fries, and travel snacks.
Safety Information
Safe and fully paved mountain pass. Drive carefully around hairpin bends, avoid resting too long if prone to high altitude mountain sickness, and carry warm windproof jackets as cold high-altitude winds blow constantly.
Travel Tips
Visit during morning or early afternoon hours between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM for clear skies and bright sunlight before afternoon mountain clouds obscure valley views.