# Passu & Batura Glacier Trek

Source: https://hunzatour.com/tours/passu-batura-glacier-trek/
Operator: HunzaTour, Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Walking beside the Passu and Batura glaciers, sleeping in villages and camps.

## Quick facts
- Duration: 8 days
- Style: Trekking
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Group size: 2–8 guests
- Best seasons: Summer
- Starts in: Karimabad
- Places visited: Attabad & Borith Lake, Passu & Upper Hunza
- Price: from US$1,650 per person (indicative; written quote before payment)

## Overview
Walk along the Passu and Batura glaciers with local guides and porters, sleeping in guesthouses and simple camps with the Passu Cones overhead.

## Highlights
- Passu Glacier walk
- Batura Glacier viewpoint
- Local guides and porters
- Wakhi village stays

## Day-by-day itinerary
### Day 1: Arrive in Gilgit and drive to Karimabad
Meet your guide in Gilgit and drive up the Hunza valley. Trek briefing in the evening.
Overnight: Karimabad. Meals: D. Travel: 3 h.

### Day 2: Attabad and Gulmit
Cross Attabad Lake by boat and continue to Gulmit. A short acclimatisation walk.
Overnight: Gulmit. Meals: B, D. Travel: 2.5 h.

### Day 3: Borith Lake
An easy morning hike to Borith Lake and back, with a visit to the Gulmit museum.
Overnight: Gulmit. Meals: B, L, D.

### Day 4: To Passu Glacier camp
Cross the Hussaini bridge and trek along the glacier moraine to camp.
Overnight: Camp. Meals: B, L, D. Travel: 5–6 h walk.

### Day 5: Glacier exploration
Spend the day on the glacier edge with a rest in the afternoon.
Overnight: Camp. Meals: B, L, D. Travel: 4–5 h walk.

### Day 6: Return to Passu
Descend to Passu village and enjoy a home-cooked meal.
Overnight: Passu. Meals: B, L, D. Travel: 5 h walk.

### Day 7: Batura viewpoint
A day trip to the Batura glacier viewpoint near Passu, with time for photography.
Overnight: Passu. Meals: B, L, D.

### Day 8: Return to Karimabad
Drive back to Karimabad for departure or an extra night.
Overnight: Karimabad. Meals: B. Travel: 2.5 h.

## Included
- Private vehicle with experienced driver
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast and dinner daily (lunch on trek days)
- English-speaking local guide
- Entry fees and permits listed in the itinerary
- Airport / hotel transfers

## Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Lunches in towns (unless listed)
- Personal expenses, tips and drinks
- Anything not listed under Included

## Frequently asked questions
**How fit do I need to be?**
Good general fitness. Days are 4–6 hours walking at 2,500–3,300 m.

**Is trekking equipment provided?**
Tents and meals are included. Bring your own boots, layers and sleeping bag (rental available).

Contact: hunzaexplorers@gmail.com · +92 321 4364658 · WhatsApp +923214364658
Address: Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
HunzaTour is a project of Hunza Explorers (https://hunzaexplorers.com).