Adventure along the wild road to Kotal-e Aq Rabat

Kotal-e Aq Rabat is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.362m (11,030ft) above sea level, located in Sayghan Distrct, in Bamyan Province of Afghanistan.

Kotal-e Aq Rabat

Is the road to Kotal-e Aq Rabat unpaved?

Set high in the central part of the country, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. A high clearance vehicle is recommended. The road is steep but mostly straight, without remarkable turns. It features a few narrow parts.

How long is the road to Kotal-e Aq Rabat?

The pass is 43.3 km (26.90 miles) long, running north-south from Sayghan, also known as Saighan or Seyghan to Kadalak. The pass is named after the tiny town of Aq Robat, located to the south.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic: Hasan Malistani