Hunza

Passu Glacier

Glacier viewpoint above Passu village on the Upper Hunza KKH.

Passu Glacier quick facts

Height above sea level: 8,850 ft; about 2,700 m
Nearest city: Karimabad; About 50 km (about 1 hour 15 minutes by road); the glacier snout is about 3 km from Passu village
Summer (Jun–Aug): 10°C to 23°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -13°C to 0°C

Famous for

A relatively clean white glacier about 26 to 38 km long that descends almost to the Karakoram Highway at Passu, with a glacial lake at its snout.

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

About Passu Glacier

Quick facts

Height above sea level: 8,850 ft (about 2,700 m)
Nearest city: Karimabad — About 50 km (about 1 hour 15 minutes by road); the glacier snout is about 3 km from Passu village
Summer (Jun–Aug): 10°C to 23°C
Winter (Dec–Feb): -13°C to 0°C

Famous for: A relatively clean white glacier about 26 to 38 km long that descends almost to the Karakoram Highway at Passu, with a glacial lake at its snout.

Passu Glacier is listed on the Upper Hunza day of the 4 days Gilgit Hunza by air with Passu Cones and Hussaini Bridge.