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Hi,

Does anyone know when the KKH closes? I hope to visit Pakistan in mid November and I would love to cross the KKH to Kashgar.

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Well,KKH is open all year round although Pak-China border (Sost) officially closes on 31st of December every year so its very much open in mid November.

Enjoy your trip.

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Khunjerab pass generally closes on 30 November-1 May, but depending on the weather could be earlier, you'll be cutting it fine !!
UB.

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In fact ,the pass closes on 13st of December not 30th of November and open 1st of May.I think its clear now.

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Depending on the weather, it has been closed to the public as early as OCT 15, but, weather permitting, generally closes to the public on Nov 30. It could be a couple of weeks either side, but no gaurantees. I would check with the locals in Hunza before heading any further that way myself.
UB.

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K2 heights is right, it closes on 31st December not in october or november.

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Thanks for the information!

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It is weather dependant. The official closing date is 31st of December. If there is bad weather it will close before.

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Agreed @10.

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Bonjour from Islamabad,

KKH is not open all year round but 31st of December is official closing date, it might get closed for a few days due to bad weather conditions and snowfall at Khunjerab pass but they'd clear it in a few days because the work on KKH is in progress.

Chinese contractors are working on the highway.

Mid November is not very late.

Bon voyage .

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