Introducing The Central Route
Crossing the centre of the country along the spine of the Hindu Kush is one of the most remote and adventurous journeys it’s possible to do in Afghanistan, but one that rewards travellers with a continuous parade of stunning mountain scenery. Travelling from Bamiyan, the route travels through the Hazarajat over a series of high mountain passes to the heart of the medieval Ghorid empire. This is a land of tiny villages, marginal agriculture, and nomad caravans with their camels and yurts. At its centre lies the fabled Minaret of Jam, hidden from foreign eyes for centuries, and even now is accessible to only the hardiest of travellers.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Central route travel
by whereispavel 02 July 2008
I am planning to travel the Central route in the second part of July - Kabul 1 day - Bamiyan 1 day - Band-e-mir 1 day - Minaret of Jam…
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New LP guide of Afghanistan
by Shirac 04 September 2007
Though some of the info in the new Afghan guidebook might be out of date due to the rapidly changing political situation, most of the…
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share transport on the central route
by ghirello 28 July 2007
Hi,
I'm planning to be in Herat around the 15th of September and would be happy to share transport on the central route from there…
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