How to drive the unpaved road to Zardalu Pass in Ghazni province?

Kōtal-e Zardālū is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.669m (8,756ft) above sea level, straddling Jaghori and Qarabagh districts of Afghanistan.

Zardalu Pass

Where is Zardalu Pass?

The pass is located to the south-west of Ghazni city, in Ghazni province, in the eastern part of the country.

Is Zardalu Pass unpaved?

The road through the pass is totally unpaved. It’s called Jaghori - Qarabagh Road. The road is not easy, with potholes, steep sections, narrow parts, dangerous drop-offs, and hundreds of curves, many of them hairpin turns. 

How long is Zardalu Pass?

The pass is 70.7 km (44 miles) long, running south-north from Anguri (in Jaghori district) to Qarabagh (Qarabagh District).

How dangerous is driving through Zardalu Pass? 

The route is best tackled during daylight. Night-time drives are strongly discouraged. Driving in Afghanistan is highly unsafe due to security risks and challenging conditions.

 

 

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