Batura Glacier
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At roughly 57 km long, one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions, its tongue reaches the Karakoram Highway, where it can be seen up close from the roadside.
The Batura Glacier is about 57 km long and is one of the longest glaciers on Earth outside the polar regions. It flows east from the Batura Muztagh, and its terminus lies right beside the Karakoram Highway north of Passu. Travelers passing by can stop the car and look closely at the grey ice body covered in rubble. Hikers can set out from Passu on the Batura Glacier route, which requires several days of camping. Most ordinary visitors only view it from the road. Meltwater is high in summer, and the road is occasionally washed out, so check road conditions before you travel.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Passu Cones (Tupopdan)
- Passu Glacier
- Borith Lake
- Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Gulmit
- Attabad Lake
- Sost
- Ultar Meadow