Did you know that the Khunjerab Pass is the highest paved international border crossing in the world. It is also the highest point on the Karakoram Highway. On the Pakistani side, the pass is 42 km (26 mi) from the National Park station and checkpoint in Dih, 75 km (47 mi) from the customs and immigration post in Sost, 270 km (170 mi) from Gilgit, and 870 km (540 mi) from Islamabad. Its name is derived from Wakhi ‘Khun’ means Home and ‘Jerav’ means spring water/water falling.