# Passu, Gilgit-Baltistan

> Passu is a village in Gojal, below a ridge of jagged peaks known as the Passu Cones, with the Passu Glacier running down to the highway and the Hussaini suspension bridge nearby.

- **Page:** https://hunzaexplorer.com/destinations/gilgit-baltistan/hunza-valley/gojal/passu
- **Type:** Village
- **Province or region:** Gilgit-Baltistan
- **Part of:** Gojal (https://hunzaexplorer.com/destinations/gilgit-baltistan/hunza-valley/gojal)
- **Best season:** May to November
- **Altitude:** 2,400 m

Passu is a small village of orchards, with a view that people tend to remember. The Passu Cones, also called Tupopdan, are a line of pointed peaks above the village; they catch the evening light and are at their best in the hour before sunset.

## What to do

The Passu Glacier ends close to the road, and a day walk goes up its side to a viewpoint. The Hussaini suspension bridge, a narrow, swaying walkway of planks across the river, is a short drive south, and crossing it is more fun than it looks. Borith Lake, a calm lake near Ghulkin, makes a good half-day. For longer walks, Passu is the starting point for treks onto the Batura glacier and towards Shimshal.

## Highlights

- The Passu Cones at sunset
- Hussaini suspension bridge
- The walk up the Passu Glacier
- Borith Lake, a short drive away

## Tours to Passu

- [Passu Peak Expedition (7478m)](https://hunzaexplorer.com/tour/passu-peak-expedition.md): 40 days, Expeditions

## Seasons in Gilgit-Baltistan

- **Spring (March to April):** Apricot and cherry blossom in the lower valleys, mostly in April. The higher villages are still cold and the high passes are closed.
- **Summer (May to September):** The main season. Every valley is open, and this is the time for trekking, Deosai, the Khunjerab Pass and the K2 approach.
- **Autumn (October to November):** Golden leaves in the orchards and the clearest light of the year. Nights are cold and the first snow reaches the high valleys in November.
- **Winter (December to February):** Cold and quiet. Hunza and Gilgit stay reachable by road, but the high valleys and passes are closed.