What are the highest roads in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked nation at the heart of Central Asia, is a realm defined entirely by altitude. Over ninety percent of the country is covered by massive, snow-capped ranges, primarily the formidable Tien Shan mountains, often called the "Celestial Mountains." This intense, high-altitude geography dictates that virtually every journey involves conquering a mountain pass, making the country a paradise for high-road enthusiasts and defining its ancient network of trading routes, including a significant portion of the historic Silk Road.
Highest roads in Kyrgyzstan
| Mountain pass | Elevation | Province | Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumtor Mine | 4.460m (14,632ft) | Ysyk-Köl | |
| Kyzylart Pass | 4.280m (14,042ft) | Osh | M41 |
| Pereval Kichik-Alay | 4,140m (13,582ft) | Osh | |
| Peak Patamushta | 4,088m (13,412ft) | Naryn | |
| Pereval Karakyr | 4.043m (13,264ft) | Ysyk-Köl | A364 |
| Seok Pass | 4.024m (13,202ft) | Ysyk-Köl | A364 |
| Pereval Tong | 4.012m (13,162ft) | Ysyk-Köl | |
| Chong Ashuu Pass | 4.011m (13,159ft) | Ysyk-Köl | A364 |
| Nichke pass | 3.925m (12,877ft) | Batken | |
| Pereval Metrebel | 3.916m (12,847ft) | Osh | |
| Pereval Tossor | 3.901m (12,798ft) | Ysyk-Köl | |
| Kok-Airyk | 3.869m (12,693ft) | Almaty | |
| Pereval Arabel | 3.839m (12,595ft) | Ysyk-Köl | |
| Engilchek mine | 3.791m (12,437ft) | Ysyk-Köl | |
| Pereval Kegety | 3.785m (12,417ft) | Naryn | |
| Pereval Barskaun | 3.760m (12,335ft) | Ysyk-Köl | A364 |
| Torugart Pass | 3.752m (12,310ft) | Naryn | A365 |
| Uch-Chat Ashuu | 3.731m (12,240ft) | Ysyk-Köl |
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