# Crossing the Khunjerab Pass: what to expect

Source: https://hunzatour.com/journal/crossing-khunjerab-pass/
Category: Journey notes. Published: Nov 2026.

At 4,693 metres the Khunjerab Pass is the highest paved border crossing in the world. The drive from Passu takes about two and a half hours each way.

Bring warm layers even in summer, drink plenty of water and expect to feel the altitude on the final stretch.

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