Hindu Kush

• The Hindu Kush Mountains are a 500 mile (800 km) range of mountains extending from Afghanistan, through Northern Pakistan into Tajikistan.
• The highest mountain is Tirich Mir with an elevation of 12,822 feet (3,908m).

Wakhan Corridor

• The Wakhan Corridor is a series of valleys through the Hindu Kush Range that connect Afghanistan with China through the Wakhjir Pass.

Roof of the World

• Chitral District is known as ‘The roof of the world’, with 40 peaks over 20,00 ft (6,100 m) in height.

Highest Peak

• Tirich Mir is the highest peak with an elevation of 25,230 feet (7,690m).

The Main Passes

• There are Four Passes into the Chitral District of Northern Pakistan across the Hindu Kush.
  1. Dorah Pass: Afghanistan – Pakistan
  2. Broghol Pass: Afghanistan – Pakistan
  3. Shandur Pass: Pakistan – Pakistan
  4. Lowari Pass: Pakistan – Pakistan

• Other Passes are only accessible on foot.

Tirich Mir, Hindu Kush