KHYBER PASS
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The prime
attraction in this region is the Khyber Pass situated in the
Sulaiman Hills which form the western barrier of Pakistan. The
hills dip down here, leaving a passage sometimes as broad as 1
1/2 kms and sometimes as narrow as 16 meters. The pass begins
near Jamrud Fort 18 kms from Peshawar and extends beyond the
border of Pakistan at Torkham 58 kms away.
You may travel by road from Peshawar via Jamrud fort which
lies amongst low stony hills capped with pickets manned by
Khyber Rifles. Also on the way you will see Ali Masjid and the
fort with insignia of the regiments that have served in the
Khyber. On route is also the Sphola sputa of Buddhist period
and Landikotal Bazaar until you reach the border post at
Torkham. The other exciting way of seeing Khyber Pass is to
undertake a 42 kms and 3 1/2 hours journey to Landikotal by
the equally legendary Khyber Railway.
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