Batura Glacier Trek

Batura Glacier is situated in Upper Hunza (Gojal), Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, flowing from west to east beneath the imposing Batura and Passu massifs. With a length of around 57 km (35 mi), it ranks among the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.

The glacier's lower sections resemble a grey sea of rocks and gravelly moraine, dotted with summer villages, grazing livestock (sheep, goats, yaks), and bordered by roses and juniper trees. Mean ice thickness stands at approximately 150 m, with the lower parts holding most of the glacier’s mass. The local freezing level is around 4200 m, with the glacier’s upper reaches being the coldest.

Location: Passu Gojal, Hunza

Tips:Trekking boots, warm layers, wind/waterproof jacket

Headlamp, sunglasses, trekking poles

Solar charger or power bank

Reusable water bottles & purification tablets

• High ankle trekking boots
• Cold-weather gear (down jacket, thermals)
• Sleeping bag (-15°C to -20°C comfort)
• Trekking poles, glacier glasses
• Crampons (if Gondogoro La is included)
• Acclimatize properly to avoid AMS (acute mountain sickness)

• Drink 3+ liters water daily
• Use sunscreen; glacier glare is intense.
• Always go with a licensed company. 
• Consider satellite communication (InReach/Garmin) for emergencies

• Warm layered clothing (glacier can be chilly even summer)
• Crampons and ice axe recommended.
• Trekking poles for stability on moraine
• Camping kits

• Region: Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

• Start/End Point: Skardu
• Highest Point: K2 Base Camp (5,150m) or optionally Gilkey Memorial (5,200m)