Across the river from the Hindu Kush · Tajikistan
Wakhan Valley
Fortresses, hot springs and the snow peaks of Afghanistan.
The Wakhan Valley follows the Panj river, which forms the border with Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor. On the far bank rise the snow peaks of the Hindu Kush.
The Tajik side is dotted with ancient fortresses, Buddhist remains and villages offering homestays in traditional Pamiri houses.
- Time needed
- 2–3 days
- Best time
- June–September
- Getting there
- Reached from Khorog via Ishkashim, as part of the Pamir Highway.
Don’t miss
Highlights
- 01
Yamchun fortress
A ruined fortress high above the valley.
- 02
Bibi Fatima hot springs
Natural hot springs in a rocky grotto.
- 03
Langar petroglyphs
Thousands of rock carvings above the village.
- 04
Pamiri houses
Homestays in traditional chid houses.
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