What are the most spectacular roads in Tajikistan?

The Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country located in the central part of Asia. Due to its topography, the country is a paradise for 4x4 drivers and fans of high mountain roads. It’s worth noting that 93% of the country is covered by mountains.

It’s not strange that the country hosts the highest road pass in the former Soviet Union, the Ak-Baital Pass, at an elevation of 4.670m (15,321ft) above sea level. It's also worth driving through the dangerous Anzob Pass. It is a mountain pass at 3.372m (11,062ft) above sea level. Due to its dangers, the pass was bypassed by the Anzob Tunnel, one of the most lethal tunnels in the world.

For the bravest drivers, the country hosts the Pamir Highway, the second highest altitude international highway in the world, an excellent challenge for 4x4 adventure travelers. Most of the road is paved (although in very bad conditions) and stretches more than 1,200km between Osh (in Kyrgyzstan) and Dushanbe (in Tajikistan) through the Pamir Mountains. The road is heavily damaged in places by erosion, earthquakes, landslides, and avalanches. The country shares borders with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, China, and Afghanistan, covering an area of 142,600 km2 (55,100 sq mi). Keep in mind that the country has a varied climate, ranging from subtropical in the lowlands to polar in the high mountains, so better check twice the weather before embarking on any road trip.