Real-time open/closed status, road surface conditions, Lowari Tunnel (N-45) operational updates, Khyber Pass (N-5 Grand Trunk Road) freight flow, weather advisories, and trek permits across 23 mountain passes in Chitral, Swat, Dir, Khyber, Kurram, Malakand, Kohat, and Waziristan. Verified live from National Highway Authority (NHA), KP Highways Authority (KPHA), and Frontier Corps.
Historic international trade corridor connecting Peshawar to Landi Kotal and Torkham Afghan border. Paved 2-lane highway open year-round for commercial logistics.
High mountain pass connecting Dir to Chitral. While mountain top road closes during heavy winter snow, the 8.5 km Lowari Tunnel is OPEN 24/7 for all traffic.
'Roof of the World' plateau pass connecting Chitral (KP) to Ghizer (GB). Host to the annual Shandur Polo Festival every July; unpaved 4WD road open May to November.
Historic mountain gateway on N-45 Highway connecting Mardan and Dargai to Swat and Dir. Smooth 2-lane paved highway with wide engineered switchbacks.
Paved mountain pass connecting Swat Valley (Alpuri) to Besham on the Karakoram Highway (KKH). Maintained year-round by KP Highway Authority with winter salting.
High mountain pass leading to Swat Valley's renowned Malam Jabba Ski Resort. Paved road cleared continuously during winter snowstorms for ski tourists.
Mountain pass through Darra Adam Khel connecting Peshawar to Kohat. Arterial traffic bypasses via 1.9 km Kohat Tunnel (Indus Hwy N-55); surface pass open to locals.
High mountain pass directly connecting Kalam (Upper Swat) to Kumrat Valley (Upper Dir). Open for 4WD jeeps from June to October; snowbound in winter.
Historic border pass over the Safed Koh range connecting Parachinar (Kurram) to Paktia, Afghanistan. Active border security zone requiring permits.
Historic mountain pass following the Gomal River canyon from Tank in South Waziristan to Afghanistan. Frontier Corps border checkpoints active.
Pass along the Tochi River valley in North Waziristan connecting Miramshah to Khost, Afghanistan. Open for official trade logistics with border NOC.
Remote high altitude pass in Broghil Valley near the Afghan Wakhan Corridor. Open June to October for 4WD jeeps and eco-tourists visiting Karambar Lake.
High alpine pass above Ushirai Dara in Upper Dir. Open during summer months for shepherd trails and mountain trekking to high cedar forests.
High altitude pass crossing the main Hindu Kush crest connecting Chitral to Badakhshan, Afghanistan. Border security permit required.
Mountain pass along the Kurram River valley connecting Parachinar to eastern Afghanistan. Border trade crossing monitored by Frontier Corps.
Pass crest near Landi Kotal featuring Michni Post, offering panoramic views over Torkham border and Afghanistan. Open for tourist permits & highway traffic.
High mountain pass in Upper Chitral offering world-class panoramic views of Trich Mir (7,708 m). Open June to October for 4WD jeeps and trekkers.
Trekking pass connecting Chitral's high eastern valleys to Yasin in Gilgit-Baltistan. Open for alpine trekking from mid-June to late September.
High mountain pasture crossings (~4,300 m) surrounding Karambar Lake between Upper Chitral and Ishkoman. Open during summer trekking window.
Mountain pass border crossings near Kharlachi in Kurram District. Active international trade terminal open for commercial freight trucks.
Cluster of mountain passes connecting Utror valley (Swat) to Dir and Gabral lakes. Accessible via 4WD jeeps in summer.
High valley pass crossings around Kalam leading to Mahodand Lake and Kundol Lake. 4WD jeep tracks open during summer tourist season.
Strategic mountain ridge and river crossings at Chakdara on N-45 Highway connecting Malakand to Lower Dir and Swat expressway.
Khyber Pass (elevation 3,510 ft / 1,070 m) on the N-5 Grand Trunk Road connecting Peshawar to Landi Kotal and Torkham border is OPEN. Paved 2-lane dual carriageway highway with continuous freight and passenger transport flow under National Highway Authority (NHA) and Frontier Corps maintenance.
Lowari Pass (elevation 10,230 ft / 3,118 m) surface mountain top road is closed in winter due to severe snowpack, but the Lowari Tunnel (8.5 km) on N-45 Highway is OPEN 24/7, providing all-weather motor connectivity between Dir and Chitral.
Shandur Pass (elevation 12,139 ft / 3,700 m) connecting Chitral to Ghizer (Gilgit-Baltistan) is OPEN from May through November. Unpaved gravel road accessible by 4WD jeeps and SUVs. Site of the annual Shandur Polo Festival every July.
Malakand Pass (elevation 4,593 ft / 1,400 m) on N-45 Highway connecting Mardan and Dargai to Swat and Dir is OPEN year-round. Paved 2-lane highway with smooth engineered bends.
Shangla Pass (elevation 7,000 ft / 2,134 m) connecting Swat Valley (Alpuri) to Besham on the Karakoram Highway (KKH) is OPEN. KP Highway Authority maintains snow clearance and salting in winter.
Malam Jabba Pass (elevation 9,199 ft / 2,804 m) leading to Swat Valley's premier ski resort is OPEN. Continuous snow plowing during ski season; snow chains recommended after fresh snowfall.
Kohat Pass via Darra Adam Khel is OPEN. Main traffic bypasses via the 1.9 km Kohat Tunnel on N-55 Indus Highway; old pass road is open to local traffic.
Badgoi Pass (elevation 11,548 ft / 3,520 m) connecting Kalam (Swat) to Kumrat Valley (Upper Dir) is OPEN June through October for 4WD jeeps. Closed in winter due to heavy snow.
Broghil / Baroghil Pass (elevation 12,460 ft / 3,798 m) in Upper Chitral near the Afghan Wakhan Corridor is OPEN during summer (June to October) for 4WD jeeps and eco-tourists with Broghil National Park permits.
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1,070 m
N-5 GT Road
NHA / Frontier Corps
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