MOUNTAIN VISTAS OF HUNZA

MOUNTAIN VISTAS OF HUNZA

Grade: Moderate to easy.

There are magnificent panoramic views of the mountains of Hunza from the vantagepoint of Patundas (4138 meters). Nestled between Passu and Batura glaciers, it offers views over a sea of 14 peaks over 7000 meters that tower over Hunza including Batura Group (7500-7785 meters), Passu Group (7284-7478 meters), Shishper Peak (7611 meters), Ultar (7388 meters), Diran (7258 meters), Malabuting (7453 meters), Golden Peak, (7207 meters), Momhil Sar (7343 meters), Lupgar Peak (7200 meters), Kanjut Sar (7760 meters), Dastigil Sar (7885 meters), Karun Koh (7164 meters).

Starting our venture from Gulmit, on the way we encounter two (or three) glaciers. Trek can either be started from Ghulkin village past Gulmit and cross Ghulkin Glacier or proceed from Borit Lake reaching their directly from Gulmit by a short jeep ride. Trek along Borit Lake to Passugar and then to Luzdur. Cross Passu Glacier and trek up a steep trail to Patundas. The tiring effort is rewarded by the breathtaking views of surrounding mountains. After spending one day at leisure at this vista point, descend to Younz on the Batura side and then to Passu Village or continue up Batura Glacier. An excursion to the 4730 meter high Khunjerab Pass on Sino-Pakistan border will follow the trek before starting for home bond journey.

Itinerary: 

Day-1 Arrival at Rawalpindi.

Day-2 Fly to Gilgit.

Day-3 Transfer to Karimabad.

Day-4 Transfer to Gulmit.

Days-5-7 Trek to Patundas.

Day-8 Free.

Days-9-10 Descend down to Passu.

Day-11 Excursion to Khunjerab Pass and back to Gulmit or Karimabad.

Day-12 Transfer to Gilgit.

Days-13-14 Drive to Rawalpindi and fly home.