Bagh to Kahutta

29/12/05

Detailed Assessment by DSS

Conclusion In good weather, it is possible to cover the full distance using a 4WD vehicle. However, snow fall, freezing rain and ice will present hazards through the winter. Further erosion/damage to fragile road edges may render the road impassable at points. Recommendation No night movement Skilful drivers are a must Regular monitoring of road edges Avoid during poor weather

Route: Bagh - Kahutta via Lasdanna

Bagh - Dhulli. Distance from origin: 12.99 km bearing E. (N 33.93151°; E 073.92117°).

Elevation 1571 metres.
Metal road, edges loose with large cracks and fissures in many places.
Two way 'main road' though cliff walls are jagged with large jutting edges, limiting width to single lane in parts.
Turn right at Dhulli for Lasdanna/Kahutta.

Dhulli - Lasdanna. Distance from origin: 16.93 km bearing SE. (N 33.91651°; E 073.95977°).

Elevation 2539 metres.
Metal road, changing to dirt at times.
Surface remains solid throughout, though with narrow sections and many cracked edges.
Ascent steep and winding. Turning circle is tight. Ice and snow through winter will make it impassable at times. Frequent rock falls likely.
Turn Right at Lasdanna for Kahutta, left for Haji Pir via Sankh Dhok.

Lasdanna - Mahmood Ghali. Distance from origin: 21.9 km bearing SE (N 33.87557°; E 073.99921).

Mahmood Ghali - Kahutta. Distance from origin: 24.7 km bearing E. (N 33.88430°; E 074.10670° ).

Elevation 1388 metres. Loose edges and frequent causeways which will ice in winter. Severe road erosion in places.

For all corrections, input or queries, please contact UNJLC at Pakistan.roads@unjlc.org

Attachments

Modified	Published	Title	Source	Download
2006-Feb-08		Download PDF version of this Article		(UNJLC_PAK_BAGH_KAHUTTA_051229_060131.pdf - 35.68 Kb)

Source : UNDSS
Activities : Land
Type of document : Update
Country : PK PAK 586 Pakistan, Islamic Republic of
Publication date 2006-Feb-02