The pass
Mountain views and summer snow.
Gateway to Karnah
Sadhna Pass
A pass of about 3,100 m on the road from Kupwara to Tangdhar and the Karnah valley, with wide mountain views. Snowbound in winter.
Kupwara districtAbout 3,100 mAbout 130 km · 4 hours from Srinagar
Sadhna Pass (also called Nastachun) carries the road from Kupwara over the Shamsbari range to Tangdhar and the Karnah valley. At around 3,100 m it gives wide views over forested ridges and, in early summer, snowfields beside the road.
The road is cleared by the army and stays open most of the year, but heavy snow closes it at times in winter. It is the only road route into Karnah.
Travelling over it
Travel beyond Kupwara towards Karnah involves checkpoints and may require permission; carry original ID. Most visitors cross Sadhna on the way to Teetwal.
Things to do
What to see in Sadhna Pass
Best time to visit
May to October.
How to reach
- From Srinagar — about 130 km via Kupwara.
Tour packages
All packagesAdd Sadhna Pass to a Kashmir package
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Questions
Visiting Sadhna Pass
Indian citizens need a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport or Voter ID). Foreign nationals require a valid passport and Indian visa. Some areas near the border may require special permits — we assist with all documentation for your Kashmir trip.
The main routes to Gulmarg, Sonamarg (through the Z-Morh tunnel) and Pahalgam are kept open, but heavy snow can close any of them for a few hours or a day, and Srinagar flights are sometimes delayed by snow. Gurez, Zero Point, Sinthan Top and the Mughal Road are closed all winter. Keep a spare day.
Kupwara district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Kupwara
- Lolab ValleyThe valley of love
- Bangus ValleyThe great meadow of the north
- TeetwalVillage on the Kishanganga at the LoC
- Kalaroos CavesThe legendary caves of Lolab
- ChandigamA green village in Lolab
Nearby
Other places in the valley
Village on the Kishanganga at the LoC
Teetwal
The valley of love
Lolab Valley
The great meadow of the north
Bangus Valley
Gateway to Gurez