Traveling from Chillas to Islamabd

Hello everyone and happy traveling! :)

I want to know if someone have travelled from Chilas to Islamabad via Babusar Pass. The path will surely be more beautiful as compared to KKH. I am curious to know how much time does it take..? more or less than KKH? is it safe enough? and is it open in late August?

thanks in advance.

Regards,
Adeel

It takes about 10 hrs from Chilas over Babusar pass to Islamabad,its difficult to say anything about safety situation on the above mentioned road.

Thanks K2. I checked from google maps and the duration was 4hr 32 min i also thought its too optimistic iven the rough terrain after jalkhad to babusar,

Securtiy is a big question as babusar is in kohistan area but if i have to go bvia road i might take this route on one side at least. Its beautiful and calm rather than kkh which is somehow ugly and much warmer in the start.

Thanks K2. I checked from google maps and the duration was 4hr 32 min i also thought its too optimistic iven the rough terrain after jalkhad to babusar,

Securtiy is a big question as babusar is in kohistan area but if i have to go bvia road i might take this route on one side at least. Its beautiful and calm rather than kkh which is somehow ugly and much warmer in the start.

Thanks K2. I checked from google maps and the duration was 4hr 32 min i also thought its too optimistic iven the rough terrain after jalkhad to babusar,

Securtiy is a big question as babusar is in kohistan area but if i have to go bvia road i might take this route on one side at least. Its beautiful and calm rather than kkh which is somehow ugly and much warmer in the start.

Thanks K2. I checked from google maps and the duration was 4hr 32 min i also thought its too optimistic iven the rough terrain after jalkhad to babusar,

Securtiy is a big question as babusar is in kohistan area but if i have to go bvia road i might take this route on one side at least. Its beautiful and calm rather than kkh which is somehow ugly and much warmer in the start.

Chilas Islamabad is at least 12-13 hours. it is scenic and road also good.

Are you talking about chillas to isb via kkh?

Any part of KKH between Islamabad and Gilgit (including Babusar Pass I think) is subject to delays due to need to travel in convoys with armed escort, unless you have a personal armed police officer travelling in your vehicle - this is usually available to people travelling with a licensed GB tour operator, according to my experience when travelling both ways up and down KKH in late May-late June, prior to recent terrorist attacks in Nanga Parbat base camp. Could be more difficult now, but can't confirm one way or another as am now back in UK. However, that was my understanding prior to 22 June. Maybe someone travelling from ISB to Chilas after that date can update on my info? For myself, I would say - no, not safe!! Don't go there!

it is via Babusar pass..

Sorry, what are you saying? Are you saying it is guaranteed safe via Babusar Pass?

i am really confused at the moment which way i would choose if i miss my flight to Skardu (probability is high).... i will have very limited time and do not want to waste on kkh (

Hi Adeel, your original query was "I want to know if someone have travelled from Chilas to Islamabad via Babusar Pass. The path will surely be more beautiful as compared to KKH. I am curious to know how much time does it take..? more or less than KKH? is it safe enough? and is it open in late August?"

I'm not surprised that you are now confused. I flew back from a 4-week trip to Gilgit Baltistan last week and I'm confused too and very glad to be safely back in UK. After recent tourist deaths in GB, I doubt if anyone can tell you what conditions on KKH will be like in late August 2013.

KKH is always subject to closures, partly because of landslides and partly because of security concerns + need to travel in armed convoys. As far as I know, Babusar Pass is also subject to the same problems.

Good luck with your trip.

Interesting article:

Why I hate Chilas

That's interesting indeed,thanks for sharing.

thanks for the article.

Babusar pass is not allowed for foreigners after the tragic incident in the west BC of Nanga Parbat,though KKH is open for foreigners but you 'll have to wait & travel on convoy if you re traveling by public transport,you can drive on (with out waiting) if you have your own transport.