Explanation

• The Dorah Pass connects Chitral (Pakistan) with Badakhshan (Afghanistan).
• Mountain range: Hindu Kush
• Type: High mountain pass
• Climate: Severe snow & cold conditions
• Use: Trade, travel, and military movement (historically)

Additional information:

• The Lowari Pass connects Chitral with Dir.
• The Khunjerab Pass connects Pakistan with China.

Last verified 14-06-2026

Explanation

• Shahrah-e-Resham (Karakoram Highway) connects Pakistan and China through Khunjerab Pass.
• It is the highest paved international road in the world.
• It links Hassan Abdal (Pakistan) with Kashgar (China).
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.
• It is a symbol of strong Pakistan–China friendship.

Additional information:

• The highway is also known as the Karakoram Highway (N-35).
• It was completed in 1979.
• Its total length is about 1,300 km.
• It is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its difficult terrain.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass

• Connects: Peshawar to Kabul
• Connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan
• Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

• Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 
• Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass

• Connects: Chitral with Dir 
• Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass

• Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 
• Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass

• Connects: Dir with Chitral 
• Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur Pass

• Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 
• Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan)

• Other name: Friendship Gate
• Connects: China with Pakistan 
• Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah Pass

• Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 
• Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass

• Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

• Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

• Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

• Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass

• Connects: Peshawar to Kabul
• Connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan
• Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

• Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 
• Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass

• Connects: Chitral with Dir 
• Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass

• Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 
• Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass

• Connects: Dir with Chitral 
• Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur Pass

• Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 
• Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan)

• Other name: Friendship Gate
• Connects: China with Pakistan 
• Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah Pass

• Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 
• Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass

• Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

• Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

• Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

• Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Khyber Pass is a famous mountain pass in Pakistan.
• It connects Pakistan with Afghanistan.
• It connects Peshawar to Kabul.
• It is a historically important trade and invasion route.
• It lies in the Safed Koh mountain range.

Last verified on 16-05-2026