Passu Village - Hunza Valley
Passu is a small village in the Gilgit Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, near Gulmit. One of the most spectacular views on the Karakoram Highway is the Passu cones also known as Tupopdan and Passu Cathedral. Rising to an altitude of 6,106 metres straight up with steep slopes, Passu cones are also called Hot Mountains as the snow doesn’t sit long on top of their cone or pyramid-like structure.
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Things to do at Passu Village
There are many activities to enjoy in Passu which includes Trekking, Hiking, Awe-inspiring scenery with high, beautifully textured mountains, striking meadows, mountains, and stunning glaciers.
They are also the main tourist attraction in Hunza’s Passu Village. They are among the most photographed regions in Hunza.
Places to Visit in Passu
- Passu Cones
- Passu Glacier
- Passu Sar
1) Passu Cones
Passu Cones are situated in a small town called Passu within the Gojal valley of the Hunza district of the Gilgit Baltistan region in Pakistan. Passu is a popular tourist destination in Hunza due to its stunning scenery and landmarks such as Passu SAR Mountain, Passu Glacier, and Mount Tu Popdan, also known by the name of Passu Cones that is considered to be the top mountain in the region. It is approximately 6,106 metres above sea level. Passu Cones are situated in the Karakoram Mountain Ranges. They are referred to as cones due to their pointed peaks that look like cones. Passu Cones can be seen in the background of Hussaini Bridge as well giving the bridge’s crossers the sensation of being in a dream. It is a great spot for hikes and trekking. You will enjoy a wonderful time at these Passu Cones.
2) Passu Glacier
Passu Glacier is located in Hunza Valley and the south of Passu Village. Passu top is located at the reverse of the glacier’s ice sheet. The extremely icy mass connects Batura Glacier with different ice sheets that form the zone. It is a popular tourist destination. Passu Glacier is situated close to Passu as well as Gulkin Village upper Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan Region, There is an energising Trek to Patundas starting at Borit town. Trek takes three to four days starting from Borit Village until Patun Das and back to Passu Village. There are amazing views of Shishper Peak and Passu peak from the summit of the mountain of Patun Das.
3) Passu Sar
Passu Sar is a mountain peak located in Batura Muztagh, a sub-range of the Karakoram mountain range. It’s situated within the Gilgit District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan to the west in the Hunza Valley. It is the highest peak in the Passu massif, which comprises Passu Diar (or “Passu East '', “Pasu II ''). The summit is located in the mainline of Batura Muztagh, about 7 km (4 miles) from Batura SAR. Passu SAR, situated at the west-most tip of Batura Muztagh in Gojal beyond Passu village, is approximately 100 km from the China frontier and 150 km from Gilgit.
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