Hunza Valley
Trivor (7,577 m): The Karakoram Giant Climbed Only Twice — Route, History & 2027 Guide
Trivor, 7,577 m in the Hispar Muztagh above the Hispar Glacier, has been climbed just twice since 1960. Route, history, access from Hunza and honest 2026 expedition advice.
Khunyang Chhish (7,852 m): The Hispar Muztagh's Rarest Summit — Route, History & 2027 Expedition Guide
Khunyang Chhish is 7,852 m, the second-highest peak of the Hispar Muztagh and one of the least-climbed big mountains in Pakistan. Route, 1971 first ascent, season and honest difficulty.
Kanjut Sar (7,760 m): The Hispar Muztagh's Quietest Giant — Route, History & 2027 Expedition Guide
Kanjut Sar (7,760 m) in the Hispar Muztagh: route up the Hispar Glacier to base camp on the Khani Basa, the 1959 Italian first ascent, season, difficulty and permits — from a local Balti team.
Distaghil Sar (7,885 m): The Highest Peak of the Hispar Muztagh — Route, History and 2027 Expedition Guide
Distaghil Sar is 7,885 m, the highest peak of the Hispar Muztagh and the 7th highest in Pakistan. Route from Hispar, first ascent in 1960, season, difficulty and how we run it.
Shispare Sar (7,611 m): Hunza's Sharpest Giant — Route, History & Expedition Guide (2027)
Shispare Sar (7,611 m) towers over Passu and Hunza in the Batura Muztagh. First climbed in 1974, rarely repeated since. Route, climbing history, season and honest difficulty.
Batura Sar (7,795 m) & the Batura Wall: The Karakoram's Hidden Giant and the Trek Beneath It (2027)
Batura Sar is 7,795 m, the 25th highest mountain on earth and the apex of the 11 km Batura Wall above Passu. Its history, and the 5-7 day Batura Glacier trek that puts you beneath it.
Ultar Meadow & Hon Pass Trek: Beneath Ultar Sar (7,388 m), Hunza's Steepest Wall (2027)
A 3-day trek from Karimabad to Ultar Meadow (3,270 m) and Hon Pass (~4,200 m), beneath Ultar Sar (7,388 m) in Hunza. Route, history, season, safety and permits — honestly.
Khunjerab Pass (4,693 m): The World's Highest Border Crossing and Its National Park (2027)
Everything you need to know about visiting Khunjerab Pass and Khunjerab National Park in 2026: altitude, route from Hunza, season, permits, wildlife, and honest difficulty — from a local Hunza-based team.
Naltar Valley & the Bashkiri Lakes: Gilgit's Easiest Alpine Escape (2027)
Naltar Valley sits 34-40 km from Gilgit: three alpine lakes, Pakistan's oldest ski resort, and a rough jeep track. No trekking fitness needed - just patience for the road. Our honest 2026 guide.
Passu Cones & the Batura Glacier: Tupopdan and Upper Hunza's Great Ice (2027)
Passu Cones (Tupopdan, 6,106 m) and the 57 km Batura Glacier in Upper Hunza — the roadside viewpoints, the trek to the Wakhi pastures, when to go, and how a local team runs it in 2026.