Riding Through Kohistan Karakoram Highway CPEC

Riding through Kohistan, Karakoram Highway Pakistan Between Chilas KKH and Dassu, Kohistan. The Karakoram Highway (often abbreviated to KKH and sometimes transliterated as Karakorum) runs between Western China and Pakistan (through disputed Kashmir). It is one of the very few routes that cross the Himalayas and the most westerly of them. Following the KKH is considered to be one of the classic journeys of the travel world, it is also the highest international road in the World.Choose your time carefully. The highway is open around the year, though the tourist time is usually from May till late November and beware closures on religious or public holidays. It's a tough terrain and expect landslides during rainy season. Road condition is very good as the governments of Pakistan and China have reconstructed the highway. It is not advisable to take cars, 4x4 is preferred but a Van / coaster would serve the purpose. Besham is the start of Kohistan which is famous for its ruggedness and stubbornness. It is highly advisable to limit your stay and keep going preferably during day time. Kohistan borders Baltistan which is relatively safe. Main town to stay overnight is Chilas.
The KKH section from Besham to Gilgit is dry and warm. In summers, the temperature may go as high as 40 Celcius (Chillas is known as Sibi of Baltistan). Keep yourself well hydrated.
As of July 2013, there are two police checkpoints along the highway in China; for those leaving Kashgar, the smaller one is before Karakol Lake, and a larger one before Tashkurgan. These may slow down your journey significantly if there are many cars and trucks. As of July 2016, a pass is needed to do the crossing. For Chinese nationals, the crossing permit can be attained in Tashkurgan. Foreigners were rejected at the Tashkurgan branch, but may be able to get one in Kashgar.

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