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Torkham Border landscape

Peshawar / Khyber · Landmarks

Torkham Border

Torkham is the busy Pakistan-Afghanistan crossing at the west end of the Khyber corridor - trade traffic, not a casual sightseeing stop.

~5 hrs from Islamabad · half day · Best: Apr-Oct

Plan this trip

Cultural stop: dress modestly, ask before photographing people or interiors, and follow local guidance.

Also known as Torkham Border (Khyber), Torkham

Getting there · ~5 hrs from IslamabadView mapPlan a trip around this
LandmarksPeshawar / Khyber
From Islamabad~5 hrs
From Lahore~10 hrs
Elevation800 m
VisitHalf day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Practical notes

Facilities
Border and trade services only; not a visitor resort.

These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.

Access

Getting there

220 km

Distance

~5 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Road via Khyber Pass approaches under current access rules.

Road Pass corridor - restrictions common; confirm same-day.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~5 hrs

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

  • Shared van

    Confirm fare locally

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

Last verified: 9 Aug 2026

When to go

Month-by-month access and crowding.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  • Ideal
  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
  • Unknown

Torkham is the busy Pakistan-Afghanistan crossing at the west end of the Khyber corridor - trade traffic, not a casual sightseeing stop.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    Basic

  • Permit

    Required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities Border and trade services only; not a visitor resort.

Permit Border and pass access usually require authorization - confirm before travel.

The story

Visit only when access rules and security advisories allow, usually as part of an authorized Khyber itinerary. Do not plan independent border tourism. Prefer Peshawar city culture if the corridor is restricted.

On the map

Torkham Border

Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 34.09840, 71.11190 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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How this guide was checked

Verified through official and published sources. Not a field visit.

Current road, permit, and weather status: confirm locally. Conditions change.

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