Mansehra

Besham

KKH town on the Indus between Hazara and Chilas — Luxury Hunza road-tour stop.

Besham quick facts

Height above sea level: 2,000 ft; about 610 m
Nearest city: Mansehra; 124 km (about 2.5 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 25°C to 38°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 5°C to 17°C

Famous for

Town on the right bank of the Indus and a major junction on the Karakoram Highway, where the road to Swat via Shangla branches off; a common overnight stop on the KKH.

Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.

About Besham

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 2,000 ft (about 610 m)
Nearest city: Mansehra — 124 km (about 2.5 hours by road)
Summer (Jun–Aug): 25°C to 38°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): 5°C to 17°C

Famous for: Town on the right bank of the Indus and a major junction on the Karakoram Highway, where the road to Swat via Shangla branches off; a common overnight stop on the KKH.

Besham sits on the Karakoram Highway toward Chilas — listed on Luxury 5 days Hunza tour by road day 1 and on the return toward Naran.