Reshian to Lipa Pass on 01/04/06
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Detailed Assessment by UNDSS, UNOPS and WHO
Reshian to Lipa Pass
This route is technically open but is riddled with minor slides, avalanche black spots, deep mud, road slippage, and encroaching tree roots. Only the most experienced local 4WD drivers attempt this route and use heavy loading for traction including weight over the front axle. Vehicles were doing no more than 5kmh, which is slower than on foot There is a bulldozer clearing the lower slopes but the task is reasonably endless and fruitless. On reaching the pass into Lipa the road worsens and is covered by snow. A cursory inspection suggested 3 levels of heavily waterlogged snow on slopes of 35 - 55 degrees (avalanche territory). It is not recommended to attempt this in a vehicle without serious amount of preparation; anyone wishing to discuss movement options in this area please feel free to approach UNJLC Muzaffarabad.
For more information on Muzaffarabad area roads please contact UNJLC Muzaffarabad at +92 (0)300 856 8455.
Activities : Land
Type of document : Update
Country : PK PAK 586 Pakistan, Islamic Republic of
Publication date 2006-Apr-01
