Snowfall Closes Babusar-Naran Highway, Travelers Advised to Use KKH

Snowfall Closes Babusar-Naran Highway; Travelers Advised to Use Karakoram Highway

Babusar Top:
Heavy snowfall at Babusar Top has temporarily closed the Babusar-Naran Highway, creating disruptions for travelers moving between Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The sudden snowfall has made road conditions unsafe, prompting authorities to block the highway to avoid accidents. Local police have advised travelers to use the Karakoram Highway (KKH) as an alternate route until the Babusar-Naran Highway reopens.

Travel Advisory

• Use Karakoram Highway (KKH): The highway remains open and is the recommended route for those traveling between Gilgit-Baltistan and other parts of Pakistan.
• Stay Updated: Travelers are urged to monitor weather updates and contact local authorities before planning their journeys to avoid unexpected road closures.

The closure of the Babusar-Naran Highway during the winter season is not uncommon, as snowfall at Babusar Top often makes travel hazardous. Authorities will monitor the situation and reopen the highway once conditions improve.

Travelers are advised to take necessary precautions, especially during winter, to ensure safe journeys through the northern regions.