BABUSAR TOP

 

Pakistan is blessed with an astonishing beauty either in the form of all seasons, agriculture, rivers system or scenic beauty. The North of Pakistani is particularly mentionable in this characteristic. God has showered His distinct dedications on Pakistan.

Fake propagandas revolve around about terrorism, and secularism in Pakistan but nobody is daring to express its actual beauty which is really admirable. Everyone must visit to this outstanding place otherwise it will be a big loss if one didn’t visit “Babusar Top” or “Babusar Pass”.

Babusar Pass is an extraordinary mountain pass at the height of 4.173 meters above the sea level. The pass is the peak point in the Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. The pass joins the Kaghan Valley through the Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakoram Highway. 

It is a risky top where visits gets constrained in monsoon. It offers the highest mountain ranges of Himalayas. This mountain range arises from Musa Ka Musallah (a peak in Bhogarmang and Konsh) into two. Its road is hair pinned with most amazing scenes.

The climate of Babusar top is suitable in May to September with a maximum temperature of 11 degree and minimum 3 degree. The road to the summit was recently asphalted. Due to the absence of essential facilities, the visiters must take eatables and needed items with them. Babusar Pass is around 80km away from Narran. It comes on the way after passing the Kaghan valley's and the scenery becomes most dramatic. The Battakundi is 16 km away from Naran and provides access to Lalazar Plateau, lake Dodiputsar and Lake Lulusar which is the main natural lake in Hazara and the source of Kunhar River. The road is wide and useable for all kinds of vehicles. The area is a famous tourist spot over the years with a number of attractions nearby.

Portions of the road may be for the time being closed due to road work or inclement weather. This mountain pass is the highest Place of Kaghan Valley, that’s why it’s always shielded with snow but in summer, snow softens so routes are cleared and it mostly rains there. On the top of the pass there is a bridge like stony minaret that is the symbol of the highest place of the area. At right side, there are snow shielded peaks of Kashmir, while the north east gives an interesting view of Nanga Parbat. Only four wheeled cars can go ahead from Jalkhud, that’s why it takes 4 hours from Naran to reach Babusar Pass. 

Due its unique location and the climb in elevation over thousands of feet, and passing through remote areas, it is important when driving in these situations to be prepared. From the pass the whole panorama lies spread out before the visitor. On a clear day the great Nanga Parbat (26,660 ft) can also be seen from here. Although there are efforts to improve the road, most progress has been made on the Chilas side. The visiters should absolutely get local guidance before crossing the Babusar Pass. The PTDC in Narran is a good source; in Chilas, try field officers at the Northern Areas Public Works Department (NAPWD) executive engineer office, or Natco drivers on the Babusar town run. The road is a typical Pakistani mountain road, with hills on one side and a deep khud (valley) on the other side. 

Best Time to Visit

From the middle of July up to the end of September the road beyond Naran is open right up to Babusar Pass. However, movement is restricted during the monsoon and winter seasons, but it can be closed anytime when the access is not cleared of snow. The Kaghan Valley is at its best during summer

The biodiversity:

The Babusar Top deals several bio diversities with a number of creatures, birds and plants species. The forests have pine, oak, and hardwoods. Snowcocks, snow pigeons, hawks and owls are most possible to be seen here. Small marmots and sheep are also seen here in mammals.

The wild goats and sheep are mainly seen in this area. The plantation is not ordinary there due to extreme height but wild grasses and bushes are especially seen here in the stones.