Driving the challenging Pamir Highway to Koitezyak Pass

Pereval Koitezyak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,122m (13,523ft) above sea level, located in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan.

Pereval Koitezyak

Where is Koitezyak Pass?

The pass, also known as Koi-Tezek Pass, is located in the southeastern part of the country, within the Badakhshan National Park.

Is Koitezyak Pass paved?

The road through the pass is the historical Pamir Highway, officially called M41. Most of the road is paved, except for the mountain passes, where it is unpaved and pretty sandy in parts. The road is heavily damaged in places by erosion, earthquakes, landslides, and avalanches. 4x4 vehicles only.

How long is Koitezyak Pass?

Set high in the Pamir Mountains, the pass is 71km (44 miles) long, running west-east from Dzhiland to Rabat Sasök-Kul'. Along the way, the drive provides stunning views similar to a lunar landscape.
Pic: Vidas Pakalnis

 

 

Drive Us to Your Road!

With over 13,000 roads cataloged, we're always on the lookout for unique routes. Know of a road that deserves to be featured? Click here to share your suggestion, and we may add it to dangerousroads.org.