Can I drive the unpaved road to Baboon Top in AJK?
Baboon Gali is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.695m (12,122ft) above sea level, located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, in Pakistan.
Where is Baboon Top?
The pass, also known as Babun Gali, is located in the Baboon Valley, on the Line of Control (LoC), between Pakistan and India.
Is the road to Baboon Top unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved and very narrow in parts. Along the way you’ll go through from water, sharp curves and turns, on stony track. The road features dangerous drops. 4x4 vehicle required. Though the drive is difficult, it’s scenic at the same time, with beautiful views of waterfall, springs, lush green meadows, snow covered peaks and glaciers.
How long is the road to Baboon Top?
The road is 34km (21.12 miles) long, running west-east from Seri to Keran, on the Neelum Valley Road. The road to the summit is very steep, hitting a 19% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 3 and 4 hours.
When is the best time to drive to Baboon Top?
The best time to visit the area is April to August or early September as due to heavy snow here, it gets closed.
How to drive to Jugshai Gali?
At the summit, a minor unpaved road to the west climbs up to Jugshai Gali, a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.695m (12,122ft) above sea level. The road is about 2km long.
Can I drive to Baboon Top?
You are in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The entire route of Babun Gali and Jugshai Gali is under extreme military surveillance.This is not a free-circulation road. For foreigners, access is usually prohibited or requires a special permit (NOC) that is very difficult to obtain, as military patrols are constant due to the risk of cross-border ceasefire violations.
Road suggested by: jorge manuel gómez sánchez
Pic: Hashim Nouman