Conditions along the Silk Road are constantly changing and the climate is one of extremes. Some passes are open for the summer season and then closed or restricted by snow in winter. We aim to keep you up to date with the changes.

LATEST INFO:
Torugart Pass: Open weekdays
(Closed weekends and for 1 week during Chinese
New Year, May, and October holidays.)

Irkeshtam Pass: Open weekdays
(Closed weekends and for 1 week during Chinese
New Year, May, and October holidays.)

Khunjerab Pass: Open late April to December weather permitting.

Qulma Pass: Closed to ALL foreign traffic