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Wakhan Corridor, Ishkashim Rayon, Tajikistan

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Wakhan Corridor is located in north-eastern part of Afghanistan, south-eastern part of Tajikistan.

This is the "corridor" that connects Afghanistan with China, passing through Tajikistan, east of Ishkashim Rayon. The valley presents a magnificent breathtaking view of the Hindu Kush region and hosts the hot-spring "Garm Chashma" known as Bibi-Fotima (Bibifomai Zahro), in a distance of 6 km detour up a hill in Yamchun village.

There numerous welcoming home-stays in Yamchin and all along the main road starting from the center of Ishkashim Rayon, passing through villages of Darshay, Namadgat, Vichkut, Ptup, Yamg and ending in Langar before one starts elevation towards Khargushi pass.

After Khargushi Pass, Karakul is probably the best, certainly the nearest, settlement, that comes with the offer of home-stays and food.

The area up on the top of Yamchun is the dream of many photographers as that is from where you can get the view of the beautiful valley. Along the east direction of Ishkashim one will be able to get the view and the simply beautiful gift of nature: fertile fields, cozy villages nestling in the valleys, and the glaciers full of secrets of ages. Many are impressed by the ruins of Yamchun castles that require 6 km detour from the main road and the view starting from Zong towards Langar. Every civilization inhabiting Wakhan or using it as a passage in the past, left behind a lot representing their culture, tradition and religion up-to-date existing in perfect harmony. Historical facts dictate that the majestic mountains hosted many representing the Greeks, the Buddhists, the Mongols and the Arabs. From here, you may find it tempting to cross to Afghanistan as what you get in Tajikistan on Wakhan Corridor, is only one side of the story. It is advisable that you rent a 4x4 vehicle all to yourself or possess your own car/bike.

Read our article on how to get to Ishkoshim from Khorog or another article on how to get from Dushanbe to Khorog.

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