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Wakhan Valley
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The Tajik side of the
Wakhan Valley (p348)
feels like a hidden Shangri-
la. Bordered by the Hindu
Kush and a inger of remot-
est Afghanistan, the valley
is dotted with Silk Road
forts, Ismaili shrines and
village homestays run by
welcoming Wakhi Tajik
families. It's an essential
add-on to a Pamir Highway
trip and a potential spring-
board into Afghanistan.
Even Marco Polo was im-
pressed when he passed
through. To get the most
out of the valley, hire trans-
port or hike the valley.
Tajik
family
