Wikiloc | Afghan Border - Khyber Pass to Michini Post near Landi Kotal Trail

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Distance: 26.77 mi
Elevation gain: 1,198 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 3,192 ft
Max elevation: 3,603 ft
TrailRank: 37
Min elevation: 3,603 ft
Trail type: One Way

Moving time: 50 minutes
Time: 3 hours 13 minutes
Coordinates: 2547
Uploaded: October 18, 2020
Recorded: October 2020

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near Qafila Sarai, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan)

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Road trip to historical Landi Kotal from khyber pass. Historically, this route was made to connect Central Asian countries with Asia via GT road, though the GT road was constructed during Sheikh Shah Suri. According, to history books, Alexander the great invaded India from Landi Kotal. The military mess, Khyber Rifles, has deep-rooted history. The place has been visited by dignitaries from around the world. People like JFK, Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Carter, Queen of England and many more. One can say the it was the first line of defense against the communist expansion.

A must visit place for history lovers.