It is the gateway to Nanga Parbat base camp, in Diamer District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.

Alternatively, tourists can hire jeeps from the Bridge and follow an unmetalled track to Tattu Village, a journey which takes around 90 minutes.

[7] On January 18, 2008, China Eximbank and the Government of Pakistan signed a $327,740,000 loan agreement for the Karakoram Highway Improvement (Raikot-Khunjerab Section) Project.

This segment was widened from 10 to 30 meters, making it suitable for heavy and long vehicles and allowing it to remain functional throughout the year.

The road work was designed and constructed in accordance with China's three-level highway standard.