The Khyber Pass: Magnificent Pass

The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. It is situated in Pakistan, Afghanistan border. This pass connects the town of Landi Kotal to the Valley of Peshawar at Jamrud. It is present at an elevation of 1,070 meters above sea level. This pass is the main route between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Pass provides an important trade route between Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. The summit of the Khyber Pass is 5 kilometers inside Pakistan at Landi Kotal.

Whereas, its lowest point is 0.46 kilometers which are at Jamrud in the valley of Peshawar. Also, it is an important part of Asian Highway 1 (AH1).

History of Khyber Pass:

This pass is an important historical route. It served as an integral part of the ancient Silk route. Therefore it has importance as a cultural, economic, and geopolitical trade route.

The local people around the pass are generally from the Afridi and Shinwar tribes of Pashtuns. The area between the pass is known as the tribal lands. So, this is the place where tribal warlords ruled. This Pass has a long significant trade and invasion route. It is home to various historic battles. The Khyber Pass is one of the routes that were part of “The silk road”.

This pass is also very important to Muslims and Pakistan as famous invader  Afghan Muhammad Ghori,  Turkic-Mongols, and  Mahmud Ghaznavi entered through this pass. Also, its history is not only confined to the invasion of Mahmud Ghaznavi and others. Rather its long history will fascinate you.

If you are someone who loves to explore history then this Pass will surely fascinate you. Some of the hotels near this Pass are Insaaf Hotel, Pakhtunkhwa Hotel, and PTDC Motel Torkham. Make sure to click some historic pictures at the Pass. So what are you waiting for? Plan your trip soon and witness the historical places

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