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Khyber Pass landscape

Peshawar / Khyber

Khyber Pass

Getting there · ~4.5 hrs from IslamabadView map
LandmarksPeshawar / Khyber
From Islamabad~4.5 hrs
From Lahore~9.5 hrs
Elevation1070 m
VisitFull day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Access

Getting there

210 km

Distance

~4.5 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Road corridor west of Peshawar toward Landi Kotal / Torkham under current access rules.

Road Mountain pass road - restrictions and closures are common; verify the same morning.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~4.5 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Peshawar / Landi Kotal; confirm seasonal closures and access rules.

  • Shared van

    Confirm fare locally

    Shared transport common on main corridors toward Peshawar / Landi Kotal in season.

Last verified: 9 Aug 2026

When to go

Month-by-month access and crowding.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  • Ideal
  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
  • Unknown

Khyber Pass is the historic mountain gateway between Peshawar and Afghanistan - dramatic gorges with access that depends on current permits and security rules.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    Basic

  • Permit

    Required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities Limited visitor services; plan the day from Peshawar.

Permit Access often requires permits or authorized escort - confirm current rules before travel.

The story

Do not treat this as an open scenic drive. Confirm escorted-tour or permit requirements before leaving Peshawar, and skip the corridor if advisories say so. When access is allowed, pair with Torkham only if rules and daylight allow.

On the map

Khyber Pass

34.09830, 71.12640 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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