Khunjerab Pass is the famous mountain of Pakistan. The word Khunjerab Pass is derived from “Wakhi language”.  

Location:

Khunjerab Pass is the border between Pakistan and China through the Karakoram Highway. Khunjerab Pass is located in the Karakoram Mountains in a strategic position on the northern border of Pakistan’s Gilgit–Baltistan Hunza-Nagar District on the southwest border of the Xinjiang region of China. This section of the road was completed in 1982 and is possibly the highest metalled border crossing in the world. The road to the summit is paved. The Pakistani side features the highest ATM in the world. The Khunjerab Pass is only open Monday through Friday.

Height: 

The Khunjerab Pass height is massive, i.e., 4693m. 

Weather:

The Khunjerab pass weather is too chilly.

Attractions:

• It’s a marvellous place with striking mountains and sceneries. Khunjerab Pass has a breathtaking scenic view.  There are many hotels and resorts in Khunjerab Pass for tourists. And remember, there are no tea and food stalls at Khunjerab Pass so take your eatables with you. 
• Khunjerab Pass has the highest automated teller machine (ATM) in the World, and it is installed by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP). It is available 24 hours a day and 12 months a year. NBP has been awarded by Guinness World record for the World’s highest ATM at Khunjerab Pass. It is easier for tourists to not need to carry cash when visiting Khunjerab Pass simply draw money from the World’s highest ATM.
• There are a large number of police checkpoints, cameras on the roadside of Khunjerab Pass.ATM is installed at 4,693 meters and 15,397 feet above sea level. The distance of Khunjerab pass atm machine from Islamabad is 765 km. Through a car, you can reach Khunjerab in 16 hours. After many troubles and challenges of the construction of the ATM and the support of the Pakistan Army, and local residents, the mission of the ATM succeeded.
• Khunjerab National Park is the third-largest national park of Pakistan. From Khunjerab Pass you can travel to Khunjerab National park. Khunjerab National park was created in the 1970s. Khunjerab National park is famous for snow leopards. Tibetan wolf, Brown bear, Blue sheep, Marcoplo sheep, Red fox, Dhole, Wood mouse, Cape hare, and others are found in this park.
• Different types of birds like Golden eagle, Snow Pigeon, Saker Falcon, Western marsh harrier, Bearded vulture, Eurasian Kestrel, and Grey Heron are also found in Khunjerab National park. World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) has a plan to protect the alpine flora in Khunjerab National park. The primary objective of this park is to protect the Marco Polo sheep. The Khunjerab National Park is close to Taxkorgan Natural Reserve in China.

When to visit?

July is the peak season for tourists to visit Khunjerab Pass. 

Transportation:

Bus service is available daily between Gilgit and Kashgar through the Karakoram Highway. Many international tourists visit this place and relish the striking view.

Points to Note

• There are some police checkpoints along the highway in China that may slow down your journey significantly if there are many cars and trucks. 
• Besham is the start of Kohsitan which is famous for its ruggedness and stubbornness. Kohistan borders Baltistan which is relatively safe. 
• Main town to stay overnight is Chillas. This relatively flat and well signposted mountain highway is said to be the highest international road in the world and includes the world’s highest international border crossing, the Youyi Friendship Bridge and access to the stunning Karakul Mountain Lake. 
• Don’t forget your passport. The journey is quite easy and it only requires a little preparation but, due to the strict measures imposed by the Chinese authorities, you will need an extra dose of patience.