Forward Kahutta to Lasdanna
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Forward Kahutta to Lasdanna via Haji Pir
Forward Kahutta - Haji Pir. Distance from origin 25.8 km bearing N/NE. (N 33° 96358'; E073°0 6956').
- Elevation 2610 metres.
- Road is circuitous and narrow the entire distance. Ascent is steep, limiting truck load capacity.
- Frequent causeways, which will ice readily, making the surface dangerous for all but 4WD vehicles.
- Road surface ranges from metal through dirt and rubble. Single lane in many sections. Corners are tight, requiring 3 point or more turns for and more turns for 10 MT trucks.
- River crossing (N 33° 90376' E 074° 10924') in lieu of a bridge. Water already passing swiftly across the river bed. This point will be impassable during spring flooding.
- Rock slides possible throughout route. Heavy snow and ice will render this route impassable around Haji Pir through winter.
- Final 1 km from Bhedi/Lasdanna corner (N 33° 95439' E 074° 06541') to Haji Pir town is 4WD only.
Haji Pir - Lasdanna. Distance from origin 16.87 km (N 33° 91651'; E 073° 95977') bearing W/SW.
- Tenuous road edges in sections. Large rocks/boulders overhanging many sections. Rock slide potential throughout route.
- Ice and snow on road at time of assessment. 4WD only in inclement weather. This road will be impassable for all vehicles after heavy snow.
For all corrections, input or queries, please contact UNJLC at Pakistan.roads@unjlc.org
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UNDSS
Activities : Land
Type of document : Update
Country : PK PAK 586 Pakistan, Islamic Republic of
Publication date 2006-Feb-02
Activities : Land
Type of document : Update
Country : PK PAK 586 Pakistan, Islamic Republic of
Publication date 2006-Feb-02
