Khunjerab Pass is a gateway between Pakistan and China, at an elevation of 15,397 feet in the Karakoram Range in Nagar, Gilgit. It is the highest border crossing in the World and is located at a distance of 270km from Gilgit main city.
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.