Sost

Sost is a town in Upper Hunza. It is the last town on the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan. It has a dry port and immigration office, which gives the town a bustling feeling with goods and people coming and going.



By bus
Buses to and from Tashkurgan stop in Sost, with the driving time taking roughly 5 hours.

The seems to be where busses crossing the border arrive and leave from. You will have to go through the entry and exit process here as well as fill out a health declaration form. It can be quite a busy and chaotic place, so arrive here with plenty of time before your scheduled departure time and don't be surprised if it leaves late!

Buy

 * There are several general stores along the highway to stock up on food and drinks.
 * Car and motorcycle mechanic workshops
 * Souvenir shops

Eat

 * There are many restaurants and street food vendors along the Karakoram Highway.

Connect
There is SCOM cell signal in the town, although the speed of the internet connection is very slow during peak hours.

Go next

 * Tashkurgan
 * Chapursan valley
 * Passu