What are the highest roads in Pakistan?
Located in Southern Asia and bordering the Arabian Sea, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country of immense contrasts and geological extremes. The nation serves as a vital confluence between East and West, bordered by India, Iran, Afghanistan, and China. It is globally renowned as a land of high adventure, dominated by some of the planet's most imposing ranges: the towering High Himalayas, the savage Karakoram, and the formidable Hindukush.
This mountainous north is home to numerous peaks over 7,000 meters and dictates the landscape across vast areas. This extreme elevation has forced the construction of challenging, spectacular, and sometimes precarious high-altitude roads, offering unmatched views and journeys through the very heart of the world's most dramatic mountains.
Highest roads in Pakistan
| Road | Elevation | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Chorbat La | 5.141m (16,866ft) | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Marpo La | 4.816m (15,800ft) | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Kilik Pass | 4.745m (15,567ft) | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Saigar | 4.721m (15,488ft) | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Khunjerab Pass | 4.706m (15,439ft) | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Chanther Gali | 4.558m (14,954ft) | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Mintaka Pass | 4.450m (14,599ft) | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Chumar Bakor | 4.418m (14,494ft) | Gilgit-Baltistan |
Pic: Asad Sheikh