Balochistan Mountain Passes Live Conditions & Status

Real-time road conditions, open/closed status updates, N-65 Bolan Pass traffic reports, N-25 Khojak & Lak Pass advisories, weather reports, and border access checks across 12 mountain passes and pass area corridors in Quetta, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Ziarat, Kalat, Khuzdar, and Chagai. Verified live from National Highway Authority (NHA) & NHMP.

Passes Tracked: 12 Passes & Area Corridors
Major Arterials: N-65 Bolan Hwy, N-25 Quetta-Chaman Hwy, N-40 Taftan Hwy
Highest Point: Khojak Pass (2,290 m) & Lak Pass (~2,250 m)
Authorities: NHA / NHMP / Frontier Corps Balochistan
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Quetta / Bolan District Open (N-65 Highway)

Bolan Pass

1,793 m (5,882 ft) • N-65 Highway

Historic mountain pass through the Central Brahui Range connecting Sibi and Jacobabad to Quetta. Paved 2-lane National Highway open for heavy freight and passenger traffic.

Agency: NHA / NHMP / FC bolan-pass
Chaman / Qila Abdullah Open (N-25 Highway)

Khojak Pass

2,290 m (7,513 ft) • N-25 Quetta-Chaman Hwy

Strategic pass across the Toba Kakar Range connecting Quetta to Chaman and Kandahar, Afghanistan. Paved highway open with winter snow plowing by NHA.

Agency: NHA / Frontier Corps khojak-pass
Quetta / Mastung Boundary Open (N-25 Highway)

Lak Pass

~2,250 m (7,382 ft) • N-25 Highway

High mountain pass south of Quetta on N-25 Highway leading to Mastung, Kalat, and Karachi. Smooth 2-lane paved road maintained year-round by NHA.

Agency: NHA / NHMP lak-pass
Harnai / Ziarat Sector Open (Paved Road)

Harnai Pass

~1,520 m (4,986 ft) • Harnai-Ziarat Road

Scenic mountain pass connecting Harnai Valley to Ziarat and Loralai. Paved road open for passenger vehicles with mountain driving advisories.

Agency: C&W Dept Balochistan harnai-pass
Khuzdar / Kalat Border Open (4WD / River Pass)

Mula Pass

~1,230 m (4,035 ft) • Mula River Route

Historic mountain pass carved by the Mula River connecting Khuzdar to Gandava in the Indus Plain. Unpaved gravel and river bed track open for 4WD jeeps.

Agency: Local Balochistan Admin mula-pass
Khuzdar District Open (4WD / Trek)

Moola Pass (Moola Chotok)

~1,230 m (4,035 ft) • Moola Canyon Track

Pass route through the famous Moola Chotok gorge, renowned for turquoise natural water pools and steep sandstone canyon walls. Accessible via 4WD jeeps.

Agency: Tourism Dept Balochistan moola-pass
Chagai District Open (N-40 Highway)

Gonshero Pass

~1,100 m (3,608 ft) • N-40 Taftan Highway

Desert mountain pass on N-40 Highway in Chagai District near Taftan (Iran border). Clear paved international highway for cross-border freight trucks and buses.

Agency: NHA / Frontier Corps gonshero-pass
Pishin / Ziarat Sector Open (N-70 Highway)

Khanozai-Area Passes

~2,100 m (6,889 ft) • N-70 Highway

Group of high elevation passes surrounding Khanozai connecting Pishin to Ziarat and Loralai. Paved road open with winter snow clearance by NHA.

Agency: NHA / Highway Police khanozai-area-passes
Khuzdar District Open (4WD Track)

Moola-Area Passes

~1,200 m (3,937 ft) • Moola River System

Cluster of mountain passes and canyon crossings throughout Moola Valley in Khuzdar District. Open for local 4WD jeeps and adventure tourism.

Agency: Balochistan Tourism moola-area-passes
Chaman Border Sector Open (Border Highway)

Chaman-Area Crossings

~2,300 m (7,546 ft) • N-25 Border Terminal

High altitude border mountain crossings around Chaman and Friendship Gate. Active international commercial trade terminal open under customs monitoring.

Agency: Frontier Corps / Customs chaman-area-crossings
Harnai / Loralai Boundary Open (Paved Road)

Harnai-Area Crossings

~1,600 m (5,249 ft) • Harnai-Loralai Road

Mountain pass crossings linking Harnai valley to Loralai and Kohlu. Paved surface open for general motor traffic.

Agency: C&W Dept Balochistan harnai-area-crossings
Quetta / Bolan Corridor Open (N-65 Corridor)

Bolan-Area Crossings

~1,700 m (5,577 ft) • N-65 Gorge Route

Series of narrow mountain gorge crossings through Bolan Pass between Mach and Kolpur. N-65 Highway open; watch for flash flood advisories during monsoon rains.

Agency: NHA / NHMP / FC bolan-area-crossings

Frequently Asked Questions & Travel Advisories

Bolan Pass (elevation 5,882 ft / 1,793 m) on N-65 Highway connecting Sibi and Jacobabad to Quetta is OPEN. Paved 2-lane National Highway maintained by NHA; open for heavy commercial trucks, buses, and passenger cars. Travelers should monitor monsoon weather advisories due to occasional seasonal flash flood warnings near Dozan and Mach gorges.

Khojak Pass (elevation 7,513 ft / 2,290 m) on N-25 Highway across the Toba Kakar Range connecting Quetta/Qila Abdullah to Chaman (Afghan border) is OPEN. Paved mountain highway; NHA operates snow plows near the summit during winter snowstorms.

Lak Pass (elevation ~7,382 ft / ~2,250 m) on N-25 Highway south of Quetta toward Mastung and Kalat is OPEN. Smooth paved 2-lane road maintained year-round by National Highway Authority (NHA) and patrolled by Motorway Police (NHMP).

Harnai Pass (elevation ~4,986 ft / ~1,520 m) connecting Harnai to Ziarat is OPEN. Paved mountain road; caution advised for steep cliff-side switchbacks.

Mula Pass / Moola Pass (elevation ~4,035 ft / ~1,230 m) in Khuzdar District is OPEN for 4WD jeeps and local mountain traffic. Famous for Moola Chotok gorge waterfalls and sandstone canyons.

Gonshero Pass (elevation ~3,608 ft / ~1,100 m) on N-40 Highway in Chagai District near Taftan (Iran border) is OPEN. Clear paved international highway stretch.