Karakoram Highway
The Sost dry port is connected by the Karakoram Highway to Karimabad, Gilgit and Chilas on the South and to the Chinese cities of Piarali, Tashkurgan, Upal and Kashgar in the North. The Northern Areas Transport Corporation offers passenger road service between Islamabad, Gilgit and Sost. Passenger road service between Tashkurgan and Sost also exists, and road service between Kashgar and Gilgit (via Tashkurgan and Sust) started in summer 2006. However, the border crossing between China and Pakistan at Khunjerab Pass (the highest border of the world) is open only between May 1 and October 15 of every year. During winter, the roads are blocked by snow.
Coordinates: 36°50′N 75°25′E / 36.833°N 75.417°E / 36.833; 75.417
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