Travelling Through the Defiant Kulob-Qal'ai Khumb Road

Located in the southern part of Tajikistan, the Kulob-Qal'ai Khumb road is a very challenging drive, running closely along the Panj River and following the Afghan border.

Kulob-Qal'ai Khumb Road

How Long is the Road from Kulob to Qal'ai Khumb?

The road is situated near the border with northeastern Afghanistan. It stretches 174 km (108 miles) and runs from Kulob (also known as Kulyab, in Kulob District, Khatlon Province) to Qal'ai Khumb (or Qal'a-i-Khum, in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region).

Is the Road from Kulob to Qal'ai Khumb Paved?

Located in the Panj Valley, surrounded by mountain peaks, the road (called R-44 or P-44) is undergoing improvements, with some newly paved sections. It remains narrow in parts and features dangerous drop-offs into the river. Expect to spend more than 5 hours driving between the two towns. The unpaved sections are riddled with potholes and become muddy after rains.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic: proplanetu.ru

 

 

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