This terrifying road only way to reached Khaltaro, one of probably the most challenging, dangerous road in Pakistan and Gilgit baltistan. this dangerous roads start from Sassi on Skardu road S-1, Sassi is located on bank of Indus river 66 km away from capital Gilgit city Gilgit baltistan. Adventurous start to on Khaltaro road through single narrow jeep road track on rocky and mud mountains lies in Karakorum mountain range.
khaltaro road is mush dangerous to Haramosh valley when passing through towering mountains of both side on khaltaro road at elevation 2000 m there is no sign of trees and greener either side of the road. some spot you will see jeep is passing single line both side has deep ditch, there is no support on both side of the road. never witnessed this kind of track before, at some point road goes very dangerous is supported with stone . soon it will be damage and totally block whole khaltaro valley if government should not take any immediately action to built any bridge to connect valley to other Skardu city and Gilgit city.
Just 15 km long dangerous Jeep track to Khaltaro took 2 hours to reach , impossible to cross two jeep one has to stop move back to get better spot where can crossing possible of two jeeps. this dangerous road considered one of most dangerous track in the world specially in rain.
Caution: do not attempt this road in very windy conditions, do not attempt this road at night, and do not attempt this road during severe weather conditions. This is why: vertical, unprotected and deep ditch. famous Quote “Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.” Erol Ozan
after 2 hours on deadly jeep track finally reached Khaltaro valley. valley has few houses and much greenery, pine forest scattered all over. moreover there is alpine khun meadows itself to excellent pastures for the plentiful livestock and scenes of undisturbed grazing cattle, yaks give further serenity. amazing view of all Karakorum mountain range Malubiting 7453 m, Bilchhar Dobani 6143 m, Bulche I 7016 m, Haramosh-I 7,409 and Nanga parbat 8,126 m. More discover Khaltaro valley, a hidden gem in Greater Haramosh valley. Khaltaro valley is located on Rakaposhi-Haramosh Mountains, a sub range of great longest Karakoram mountain range. there is many unname peaks in Khaltaro valley. see detail list of peaks in Khaltaro valley.
How to reach or Itinerary to Khaltaro Valley Most Dangerous Road in Gilgit baltistan greater Haramosh valley Pakistan:
Drive Islamabad to Abbottabad G.T road N35 reach Mansehra or Drive Islamabad to motorway via Abbottabad reach Mansehra.
Drive on Karakoram Highway N35 to reach Jaglot .
hire jeep from Jaglot to drive S-1 Skardu road reach Sassi continue jeep track drive to reach Khaltaro valley Haramosh valley.
Flight From Islamabad to Gilgit city hire jeep for Khaltaro valley.
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