Panjshir valley

Panjshir is a valley located 150 kilometers north of Kabul in north-central Afghanistan. The Panjshir River divides this valley, which is home to about 100,000 people. The Panjshir valley possesses a lot of desirable characteristics that make it an excellent tourist destination in Afghanistan. The valley's most valued asset is its mountain range, which provides many spots for a variety of outdoor activities all year, including hiking, strolling, trekking, horseback riding, and, more recently, skiing.

There are two primary entrances to the valley, both of which involve going over difficult terrain and complicated topography. Its towns are strewn across the valley floor, encircled by the icy blue waters of the Panjshir river and the looming bare-ribbed mountains above. The streets of Panjshir are dotted with rotting tanks and machinery, vestiges of the Soviet era that serve as a striking reminder of the region's tragic past, blending in with the beautiful environment.

Location: Panjshir, Afghanistan