Chilas is the capital town of Diamer district on the Karakoram Highway on the left side of the Indus River at the foot of Nanga Parbat. It is located at an elevation of 3,000 feet above sea level at a distance of 471 km from Islamabad via Besham through KKH and Hazara Motorway M-15. It is also accessible via Naran, Kaghan Valley, in less time by crossing Babusar Top.
The journey began in the heart of Punjab—Lahore on 24th June 2023. It was early morning, and the city was still shaking off its slumber. The streets, usually buzzing with life, were eerily quiet as I loaded my bags into the car. The plan was to embark on a road trip to Khunjerab Pass, the highest paved border crossing in the world, standing at a breathtaking 4,693 meters above sea level.