Patundas Trek

The Patundas Meadows Trek starts near Borath Lake, which is in-between Ghulkin Village and Passu Village. My accommodation before the trek was at a local homestay in Ghulkin Village and then we had a 30-minute drive to the trailhead, just beyond Borath Lake. To reach this region, we flew from Islamabad to Gilgit on a one-hour flight and then drove a couple of hours to reach Ghulkin. If you’re looking for a truly epic adventure, look no further than the Patundas trek. Starting from just above Borith Lake, the trek to Patundas will take you across the beautiful Passu Glacier to a meadow that sits at 4170m. From Patundas, you’ll be greeted with jaw-dropping views.  of the Batura Glacier, the iconic Passu Cones, Shispare Peak, and more. I have been lucky to take on the multi-day Patundas journey multiple times now, including a semi-frozen attempt in 2021. As cool as it was to see such a sick landscape covered in snow, the best time to trek to Patundas (which is located in Upper Hunza Valley, my favorite place in Pakistan) is undoubtedly from mid-late July when the lush meadow becomes filled with a sea of wildflowers and overnight