The Ultimate Guide to Traveling to Kaldama Pass

Pereval Kaldama is a high-mountain pass at an elevation of 2,992m (9,816ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between the Naryn and Jalal-Abad regions of Kyrgyzstan.

Kaldama Pass

Is the Road to Kaldama Pass Unpaved?

The road through the summit (also known as Kaldaman or Kaldamo) is completely unpaved. It’s a rocky and narrow track, quite scary at times. It is a 4WD road with little traffic. The road is very steep and features countless sharp hairpin turns.

How Long is the Road to Kaldama Pass?

The pass is 106 km (66 miles) long, running east-west from Kazarman (the capital of Toguz-Toro District, located on the Naryn River) to Taran-Bazar (a village formerly known as Dmitrievka until June 2003).

Is Kaldama Pass Open in Winter?

Set high in the Fergana Valley, in the southwestern part of the country, the road is passable only in the summer. A small gravel road at the summit climbs up to 3,121m (10,239ft) above sea level.
Pic: Piotr Varadero

 

 

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