Khyber Pass

The Khyber Pass (also called the Khaiber Pass or Khaybar Pass) () is a pass between Pakistan and Afghanistan; National Border Pass (International). It is the National Pass of Pakistan, and connects the frontiers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, to Afghanistan.

Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia, and a strategic military pass. The actual summit of the pass is 5 kilometers inside Pakistan at Landi Kotal. The pass cuts through the Safed Koh mountains which are a far southeastern extension of the Hindu Kush range.the height of the khyber pass is 1,070m and width is 140m.

The area around the Pass is inhabited by a number of Pashtun tribes, especially the Afridis. 

 Things to see around Khyber Pass 

 Michni Post at the Pak-Afghan border
 Landikotal FC Mess
 Torkham Car Market
 Haji Ayub Afridi Compound
 Ali Masjid Fort
 Sphola Stupa
 Shagai Fort
 Khyber Steam Safari

References

Category:Mountain passes of Pakistan