A 4x4 Challenging Road to Kosh-Bel Pass in Osh Region

Pereval Kosh-Bel is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,577m (11,735ft) above sea level, located in the Kara-Suu District of Kyrgyzstan.

Kosh-Bel Pass

Where is Kosh-Bel Pass?

The pass is located south of Osh, in the Osh Region, in the southwestern part of the country, within the Chalkuyruk Valley.

Is the road through Kosh-Bel Pass challenging?

The road to the summit is completely unpaved. It’s not an easy drive, with countless turns, narrow sections, steep parts, and challenging conditions. A 4x4 vehicle is required to complete the drive. The road is often washed out and is completely impassable in winter. Despite its challenges, the road is frequently used, even by big trucks and heavy machinery.

How long is the road through Kosh-Bel Pass?

The road through the pass is 76km (47 miles) long, running east-west from Sogondu to Karagur. It also climbs up Kosh-Moynok Pass, at an elevation of 3,273m (10,738ft) above sea level.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic: Igor Goncharov

 

 

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