Khyber Pass

The passage stretches for 33 miles through the Safed Koh mountain range, featuring narrow gorges and limestone cliffs reaching heights of 1000 feet.

The pass served as a critical segment of the ancient Silk Road, enabling trade connections between Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent through the centuries.

The Afridi tribes maintain settlements within the pass area, considering this mountainous territory their traditional land and collecting passage fees historically.

Travelers need to obtain special permits and verify current security conditions before attempting to cross this mountain passage between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Khyber Pass Railway, constructed in 1925, contains multiple engineering works across the challenging terrain, including 34 tunnels and 92 bridges.

Location: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Elevation above the sea: 1,072 m

GPS coordinates: 34.11000,71.11167

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:04