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	Torugart Pass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Torugart Pass is a pass in the Tian Shan mountain range.
		The pass is the main border crossing between the People's Republic of China (Xinjiang province) and Kyrgyzstan.
		The road on the Kyrgyz side, from Torugart to Naryn and then to Balykshy and Bishkek, is narrow and in winter often impassable due to heavy snow and frequent avalanches, so that transport and trade between Kyrgyzstan and China are difficult and costly.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Torugart_Pass (127 words)

	FANTASIA -> Kyrgyzstan -> Highlights -> Torugart pass
		Torugart Pass 3752m, one of two border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and China.
		The pass lies 400km south of Bishkek and 160km north of Kashgar.
		The way to the pass is surrounded with very relaxing scenary: yurts, yaks, horses and shepherds that make you forget about all the western rutine.
	www.fantasticasia.net /?p=1314 (533 words)

	Discovery :: Archive :: Voyage. Mountain passes on the Silk Road between Kyrgyzstan to China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Torugart Pass (3752 m) lies to the South of Naryn.
		The Irkeshtam Pass (2841 m) - For a long time this pass was open only for commercial goods traffic for a limited period each month, although for several years there were plans to open it for passenger traffic and these finally came to fruition in the summer of 2002.
		The Terek Bawan Pass lies to the West of Osh, is in Kyrgyzstan on one of the approaches to the Irkeshtam pass, not actually on the border itself.
	www.silkpress.com /archive/discovery/spring2005/mountain.shtml (532 words)

	Kashgar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is also almost directly north of Tashkurgan through which traffic passed from Gandhara, in what is now northern Pakistan, and Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan.
		Kashgar passed through a troublous time, and in 1514, on the invasion of the Khan Sultan Said, was destroyed by Mirza Ababakar, who with the aid of ten thousand men built the new fort with massive defences higher up on the banks of the Tuman river.
		The dynasty of the Jagatai Khans collapsed in 1572 by the dismemberment of the country between rival representatives; and soon after two powerful Khoja factions, the White and Black Mountaineers (Ak and Kara Taghiuk), arose, whose dissensions and warfares, with the intervention of the Kalmucks of Dzungaria, fill up the history till 1759.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kashgar (3999 words)

	List of mountain passes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		See also: Principal passes of the Alps, List of mountain passes in Switzerland.
		Fremont Pass (California), separating the San Gabriel Mountains from the Santa Susana Mountains
		Trail Ridge Road includes Milner Pass (10,120 ft/3,085 m), but elsewhere attains an elevation of 12,183 ft (3,713 m), making it the highest paved road in the United States.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_mountain_passes (136 words)

	Day 24
		Today is a mixed day: On the one hand we will see some of the nicest mountain scenery, on the other we have to race up to the Torugart Pass (3752m) for more than two hours.
		Torugart is one of the few passes to China but it seems to be sparsely used and we rarely see any car or truck.
		After Torugart, about twenty Chinese men and women await us in perfect new uniforms, giving us a present of a printed shawl with a map of Xinjiang and a pack of raisins.
	www.team-busch.com /rally/day/24.html (858 words)

	Torugart - Kyrgyzstan Development Gateway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Torugart Pass is a remote mountain border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and China.
		In 1906, the Chinese government gave in to Russian pressure and agreed to complete the road usinig a loan from a Russian bank — recouping the money by levying tolls — and Russian merchants were given a monopoly of trade along the route.
		Now you can travel the modern road, though truth to tell, it is not yet very modern (although many sections are not tarmac some of it is — indeed, part of it near At Bashi once served as an emergency airstrip in case of Chinese invasion).
	eng.gateway.kg /reg_naryn_torugart (332 words)

	Orizzontintorno - di Carlo Paschetto & Emanuela Gris
		To pass the border you can ask Caravan Café in Kashgar: they will be able to organize for you cars for both countries: a Chinese car will get you to the border, while a Kyrgyz car will be waiting for you there.
		That's how, once you pass all Chinese checkpoints along the way up to the Pass, you will get to border, where Chinese officers will already be aware of your arrival that day and will just check your identity and assist to the "exchange" of passengers between the car drivers.
		In fact, going through Irkeshtan Pass was more complicated than going through Torugart Pass and it wasn't easy to organize.
	www.orizzontintorno.com /EN/Asia2002/Itinerario/10.htm (1171 words)

	torugart_pass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With the most commonly known historical route now passing through areas of ethnic tension on the borders of Afghanistan and Tajikstan, we thought that it was best to follow a less recognized route – forged in the 2nd Century BCE.
		The Torugart Pass lies in a remote region in the world, with unpredictable weather patterns.
		We have crossed the infamous Torugart Pass, and as we enter China the roads instantaneously become wide, well sealed, and full of trucks, buses and donkey carts as we head towards the great trading city of Kashgar.
	members.westnet.com.au /tinglefarms/torugart_pass.html (996 words)

	CityTours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Pendjikent is situated 60 km to the West from Samarkand, on the territory of Tadjikistan republic.
		After breakfast depart to Torugart Pass (altitude of 3752 m), distance is 120 km, time in the way -3-4 hrs.
		From the pass splendid beautiful lakes of different colours beginning from velvet to turquoise, being in contrast with severe rock walls of Chapdara.
	asia-travel.freenet.uz /CityTours.htm (3760 words)

	Kyrgyzstan - The Torugart Pass
		Although no “permissions” are needed from the Kyrgyz authorities to cross Torugart, it is still necessary, technically, for tourists to be taken through the border zone, for group lists to be prepared and the drivers/guides have to have special stamps in their passports to enable them to travel here.
		The other, Southern pass (Irkeshtam) is still closed to all passenger traffic, not just foreigners, and it is NOT possible at this time to get permission to cross there (nevertheless, rumour has it that some trips have got through using charm or perhaps another more mercenary form of persuasion - just don't rely on it!)
		Torugart is quite remote (540 km from Bishkek and 180 km from Kashgar).
	www.stantours.com /kg_syl_ol_tg.html (2530 words)

	plan to cross the Torugart pass interested in the trip??? - China Travel Forum
		We are in Bishkek now, and plan to cross the Torugart pass about the 29/30 August to Kashgar.
		The whole thing is, that crossing the Torugart is, and remains, a quite and needlessly complicated and pricey affair where pre-arranged transport from a recognized travel agency has to wait for you on the other side etc...
		I will be crossing the Torugart from Kashgar to Naryn on 3rd September and might be able to spare a seat.
	www.muztagh.com /forum/about2126.html (316 words)

	Kyrgyzstan by bicyle: Wild weather and high passes
		Worryingly, next day, as we set out on the road toward the Torugart Pass, the locals we passed shouted "Sneeyek!" and put their hands up to their necks to show how deep the snow at the pass was.
		Then we summitted a small pass and were reward by a flying descent across a grass plain and down into a wide empty valley with beautiful views of the eerie Tien Shan mountains.
		As it is forbidden to cycle from Torugart to Kashgar we had arranged for a jeep that had come from Kashgar and meet us at the Chinese border post 15km across no mans land on the other side of the 3,600m pass.
	www.timbarnes.ndo.co.uk /kyrgyzstan.htm (1511 words)

	* The Celestial Mountains Tour Company *
		Although permits from the border authorities in Urumqi are not necessary, the fact remains that the border zone is still a sensitive area — and you will need toarrange transport on both sides of the border.
		your Chinese permission to cross Torugart (the Kyrgyz may let you leave — but not always — but the Chinese may not let you go past their guard post a couple of km down the road and you may get sent back).
		There is a bus service between Bishkek and Kashgar — but it is technically not available to foreigners … although it may carry you part of the way.
	www.celestial.com.kg /practical_matters/torugart_faqs.shtml (2500 words)

	China 2002.
		This is partly because it is a "Class II" crossing between Kyrgyzstan and China (and thus only intended for nationals of these countries) and party because of its remoteness and the poor road conditions.
		Until you are given official permission to pass through the "Arch" you must stay on the "no-man's land" side and your "guide" must stay on the Chinese side.
		After you pass through the arch there are two more Chinese check points before you are fully in China.
	www.xor.org.uk /silkroute/china2002/20020713.htm (716 words)

	Sixty One Degrees: China Archives
		The road to the east, to Kangding, is a spectacular series of passes and valleys.
		The third pass was pretty uneventful but on our approach to the fourth pass it was clear that our luck had run out.
		She was particularly impressed by the generosity and charity of the local monks, who came down from their monastery to sell the hapless travellers 2 yuan packets of instant noodles for 10 yuan a pop.
	www.davidjennings.net /weblog/archives/cat_china.html (6598 words)

	OTHERS: KYRGYZSTAN: A NEW BIKING DESTINATION: KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN BIKES : (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		During this tour you'll see the biggest alpine lakes in Kyrgyzia:Son-Kul and Chatyr-Kul, you'll cycle over 7 passes, visit yurts -traditional dwelling of nomads where you'll learn their lifestyle and taste Kyrgyz national cuisine, visit ancient architecture monument of XV century caravanserai Tash-Rabat.
		En route you will overcome 8 passes, where unforgettable panorama of snow- capped peaks located, descend to the bottom of deep gorges, where fast rivers flow with crystal clear water.
		Transfer to Torugart Pass and further to Tash-Rabat, camping.
	www.kmbnepal.com /others/kyrgystan.htm (504 words)

	Torugart Pass - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Torugart Pass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Torugart Pass - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Torugart Pass.
		The list of the Torugart Pass Authors is
		The orginal Torugart Pass article can be editet
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Torugart-Pass.html (177 words)

	Travel, climbing, adventure tourism, rafting, wildlife in Central Asia and Kyrgyzstan with Dostuck Trekking, Ltd. - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The journey between Bishek and Kashgar (China) via the Torugart Pass is a popular trekking route.
		The journey between Bishek and Kashgar (China) via the Torugart Pass is a popular auto route.
		Torugart Pass - Tash-Rabat - Issyk-Kul Lake - Bishkek
	www.dostuck.com.kg /page.php?cat=Silk_Road (229 words)

	Mongolia/China Hol 3
		North of K2, in the Chinese province of Xinjiang, the great peaks of the Karakoram rise abruptly above the Taklamakan Desert and the lower ranges of the Kun Lun.
		Travelling overland from Kazakhstan, we access this stark and beautiful territory by way of the Torugart Pass and the old Silk Route oasis town of Kashgar.
		Accompanied by camels and their Uighur handlers, our week-long walk-in takes us alongside the Yarkand and Shaksgam rivers to the Aghil Pass (4785m.), beyond which we have increasingly impressive views of K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums.
	www.selectservices.co.uk /MongoliaChinaHol3.htm (214 words)

	OLD SILK ROAD
		Crossing the 12,000-foot Torugart Pass from China into Kyrgyzstan was as exasperating as Lonely Planet's guide to Central Asia warned it would be.
		At Dolon Pass, we stopped at the yurt compound of a three-generation Uyghur family, where we talked with a couple of tanned, toothless old-timers and watched a woman milk horses.
		The Khyber Pass combines in one place all the strands of the tapestry we encountered along the Old Silk Road - trade, war, religion, gender politics and multi-national intrigue.
	ramblingroses.net /zoldsilkr.htm (6394 words)

	Sixty One Degrees: Crossing the Torugart Pass
		The Torugart Pass is one of the world's most notorious borders.
		We're still 110km from the border at this point and we start to climb up to the pass, the stark desert landscape rolling by on both sides.
		10km from the border we pass a lonely outpost with a couple of decaying buildings and a handful of guards.
	www.davidjennings.net /weblog/archives/000075.html (1002 words)

	Xinjiang, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
		Bambi is the establishment pet - the men say they found it in the hills, with mother nowhere to be seen, but look sheepish, and we suspect they shot her.
		We passed smoothly through, the officers barely glancing at the fiendishly detailed customs declarations thanks to the beer brought by Andrei and Oleg that morning.
		We found petrol for the one, measured out by the bucket from a tanker and poured in with a funnel, but diesel for the other is more problematic.
	www.apolloinvestment.com /barnes1/XinjKyrg.htm (3246 words)

	FANTASIA -> Mountains of Central Asia -> Highest peaks -> Mustag-Ata
		After you pass thru all this routine they will let you drive in Kyrgyz trucks a few km more thru no man's land to official Chinese border.
		Drive to Torugart pass, cross the border and continue 168 km to Kashgar
		Drive 168 km to Torugart pass, cross the border and continue to Naryn 200 km
	www.fantasticasia.net /?p=647 (1208 words)

	a2e: Torugart Pass
		He explained clearly to us that the Torugart Pass is considered a 2nd class transport route between China and Kyrgzstan.
		He cited security and safety as reasons due to the long distance to the Chinese Torugart Checkpoint (at 100km later) and the remote landscape and the bad gravel road, unsuitable for bicycles.
		Coincidentally on the pass, we met the 2 tourists, a New Zealand trekking guide and a Dutch woman who were supposed to take the 2nd van that we had met earlier.
	www.sgblog.com /a2e/mt/archives/2005/05/index.html (3224 words)

	Sixty One Degrees: Overnighting on the Silk Road (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		My travelling companions over the Torugart Pass, Paul and Jo, today head on for Bishkek then their current home in Tashkent.
		I, however, am heading back down the Torugart road to see the 15th century caravanserai of Tash Rabat.
		Of course I'd already been along the road to the Torugart Pass but I wasn't prepared for the gorgeous valley that we turned down to reach the caravanserai.
	www.davidjennings.net /weblog/archives/000076.html (398 words)

	Torugart Pass, 2004-06-25 - Marjolein's Travel Blog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		We’re leaving at eight for the border crossing over the Torugart Pass - “Much too late” I’m thinking to myself and alas I turn out to be right.
		In the valley near Tash Rabat I noticed one of the mountains was riddled with holes; nests of ground squirrels, I suspect, but I didn’t see any there.
		There are two kinds of them here, one a lot bigger than the other — I see a lot less of the smaller ones, but maybe they’re just more shy.
	blog.iamback.com /day/2004-06-25/Torugart-Pass (852 words)

	ITMC Tien Shan Home page :: Bicycle tours TSB-1 Mutain bike (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The trek path starts from Kar-Kara valley (2500 m) in the western part of Terskey ridge and goes along northern slopes of the ridge and southern shore of the Issyk-Kul lake (1606 m).
		Having crossed the Dolon pass (3038 m) the route heads for Naryn town and further over the Kyzyl-Bel' pass (2484m) down to At-Bashi valley with the 11th century architecture of Tash-Rabat caravansary.
		Soon after the Shirikty pass (4127m) you will see the lake of Chatyr-Kul (3530m) and reach to overcome the Torugart pass (3752m).
	www.itmc.centralasia.kg /tours/p_bicy_tsb_1.htm (372 words)

	Silk Road Seattle - Traditional Culture: Food (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The example is from the Tajik village of Dabdar on the high plateau between Mustagh Ata and the Khunjerab Pass in Xinjiang.
		Especially in the mountains of in Central Asia, if the unexpected guest or stranger who is passing by does not want to come inside the house or yurt, the bread and yogurt are brought outside to him.
		Waugh encountered the forty-year-old man (who had just had some kind of dental surgery in town and was wearing a bandage over his front teeth) at a pass and followed him down to his hut, cut into the side of a slope.
	depts.washington.edu /uwch/silkroad/culture/food/food.html (4555 words)

	Turugart Pass History Summary
		Turugart (Torugart) Pass is a mountain pass in the Tian Shan mountain range of Central Asia, connecting the Republic of Kyrgyzstan with Xinjiang Province in the far northwestern region of the People's Republic of China.
		Reaching a height of 3,752 meters at the pass, the road descends to the Chinese city of Kashgar on the edge of the vast Taklimakan Desert.
		The high mountain pass is growing in importance as a major economic and trading link between Kyrgyzstan and western China.
	www.bookrags.com /history/worldhistory/turugart-pass-ema-06 (262 words)

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