Bolan Pass

Bolan Pass is a valley and a natural gateway located in Kachhi District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is located in the Toba Kakar range. Located 120 kilometers to the south of the Afghanistan border, the Bolan Pass serves as a crucial link connecting Sibi to Quetta via both road and railway. Stretching over a span of 89 kilometers, it encompasses the Bolan River valley, extending from Rindli in the southern region to Darwaza near Kolpur in the northern part. Over centuries, this pass has played a pivotal role as a pathway for trade, invasions, and the movement of nomadic tribes between India and the higher regions of Asia.

The pass serves as a crucial natural route within the Central Brahui Range in Balochistan. Its broadest section lies within the Laleji Plain, situated to the south of Mach, with a width spanning approximately 16 miles. The Nari-Bolan Canal Project has been designed to facilitate the irrigation of approximately 24,000 acres of land by harnessing the monsoon flow of the Bolan River in the Sibi Plain.

To the south of the Bolan Pass, the local population is primarily composed of Brahvi tribes. Whose presence extends from the Bolan Pass all the way to Cape Monze along the Arabian Sea. In contrast, to the north of the pass, the predominant ethnic group is Pashtuns, while to the west, you’ll find Balochis.