Passu Sar Expedition
7284 m
Overview
Passu Sar 7284 meters lies on the main ridge of the Batura Muztagh, about 7 km east of Batura Sar located in the Gilgit District of Gilgit-Baltistan, west of the Hunza Valley. It is ranked at 54th highest in the world and 20th highest in Pakistan. It is the high point of the Passu massif, which also includes Passu Diar (or “Passu East”, “Pasu II”). Passu Sar was first climbed on August 7, 1994 by Max Wallner, Dirk Naumann, Ralf Lehmann, and Volker Wurnig.
Expedition Facts
Expedition Name: Passu Sar 7284m
Expedition Code: ATP-XP-07
Expedition Zone: Open Zone
Approach route: Islamabad-Chilas-Gilgit-Gulmit-Borith Lake-Base Camp-return via same route
Expedition Grade: Moderate
Duration: 40
Average Daily walk: 6-7 hours
Trekking days (in & out): 12
Hotel Nights: 07
Best Time: June to August
Visa Category: Mountaineering & Trekking
Visa Sub Category: Mountaineering
Permit Requirement: A mountaineering permit is required as the expedition falls in the restricted zone.
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Itinerary
Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel. 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasFlight to Skardu (1 hour) or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours). 2250m, Hotel
Day 3. Chilas–PassuDrive to Passu or Borith Lake. Hotel
Day 4. LuzdurDrive to Luzdur (5-6 hours). Tents
Day 5. Luzdur–Passu PeakTrek to Luzdur–Passu Peak Base Camp (6-7 hours). Tents
Days 6–35. ClimbingClimbing Tents
Day 36. PassuTrek back to Passu (7-8 hours). Hotel
Day 37. Passu–KarimabadDrive to Karimabad. Hotel
Day 38. Karimabad–NaranDrive to Naran via Babusar Pass. Hotel
Day 39. Naran–IslamabadDrive to Islamabad.
Day 40. Hotel–AirportHomebound flight.