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