"Karakorum Highway" Pakistan by nepalgoods

Pakistan Travel Guide: 3,773 reviews and 8,300 photos

To go to China via the Karakorum Highway has been my dream since the street opened in 1982.

Please see my travelogue!

This is me waiting in the Hunza Valley at the Karakorum Highway some hours for a bus to come.

Last visit to Pakistan: Jun 1992
Intro Updated Oct 9, 2003
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Reviews (7)

Landslides Warnings and Dangers (1)

The Karakorum Highway is normally open for traffic from June to October. But even in this Summer months the road can be... more travel advice

Karakorum Highway Things to Do (4)

The KKH follows old tracks, which were used since more than 2000 years by the traders from China. On some rocks you can... more travel advice

Karakorum Highway Things to Do (4)

The Karakorum Highway was build to connect Pakistan and China with a paved road. Pakistani and Chinese worker worked... more travel advice

Lahore Things to Do (4)

Lahore is a big city with many "Must Sees". I only spent one day here and I did not even see the famous museum! But I... more travel advice

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DAO Jul 31, 2008 at 2:35 PM

Looks like a great adventure!
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explore_discover Jun 25, 2007 at 2:01 PM

Greeting for you Mam from Pakistan. Regards
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kokoryko Nov 19, 2006 at 1:51 PM

This KKH is a destination for me! Bravo having done this trip on your own! Beautiful mountains, good tips. After Pamir Highway, I hope to travel there one day, soon!
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tini58de Mar 2, 2006 at 4:07 AM

I had to revisit this page again, since I am seriously consindering to "do" the Karakorum Highway next year!
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Faiza-Ifrah May 18, 2004 at 11:41 AM

i visited this page to see how a lady traveled alone and fared in pakistan. xclent tips, esp. the cultural ones. nice pic of the truck.
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najamrulz Feb 1, 2004 at 1:17 AM

Your VT page on Pakistan is very impressive. Very valid information and great tips. Happy Travels :-)
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lachydragon Nov 11, 2003 at 1:07 PM

Love the photo of the bus! Absolutely captures what Pakistan was for me....movement, beautiful colour and the curious and welcoming people...truning on the bicycle to sneak a glance at their guest.
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joks May 3, 2003 at 12:39 AM

wow...beautiful kids and mountains...i would love to visit one day..would love to give your more ratings..!!
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MEdelmann Mar 14, 2003 at 12:10 PM

Great scenery! It must have been a wonderful trip!
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pepples46 Feb 13, 2003 at 10:27 PM

very good tips you got here for us Ulli..great Travelouges