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DAY 1:<\/strong> Departure from Italy with connecting flights to Dushanbe. Depending on the flight schedule, overnight flight or overnight layover. <\/p>\nDAY 2: <\/strong>Arrival at Dushanbe International Airport, completion of entry formalities, and transfer to the hotel. The afternoon will be dedicated to exploring the capital of Tajikistan, including Independence Square, the beating heart of the city, home to the Parliament Palace and the iconic Independence Monument, as well as the Haji Yakub Mosque. Dinner and overnight stay in Dushanbe.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 3: Overland Entry into Afghanistan<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning and afternoon:<\/strong>Departure in the morning, destination: Afghanistan! Arrival at the border crossing, completion of visa procedures, and entry into the country. The long journey then continues toward Kunduz, where the group will check into the hotel. A briefing will follow regarding the travel itinerary and the behavior to adopt while in the country, together with local representatives.<\/p>\nEvening: <\/strong>dinner and overnight stay in Kunduz<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 4: From Kunduz to Badakhsh<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning: <\/strong>Breakfast and departure from Kunduz, the seventh most populous city in the country and once an important center of the ancient historical region of Bactria, considered the cradle of Zoroastrianism and later a crossroads for the spread of Buddhism and Islam.<\/p>\nAfternoon: <\/strong>Lunch stop and continuation of the journey eastward. Entry into Badakhshan Province, gradually gaining altitude until reaching Fayzabad, a town of fewer than 50,000 inhabitants and capital of this vast province, a reminder of how sparsely populated this region of Afghanistan is. Registration and collection of the permits required to travel in this area of the country at the provincial tourism offices, followed by a visit to the local bazaar.<\/p>\nEvening: <\/strong>dinner and overnight stay in Fayzabad<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 5: Ishkashim<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning: <\/strong>Back on the road, still heading east, through scenic valleys following the course of the Kokcha River. Arrival around lunchtime in the village of Ishkashim, on the banks of the Panj River, which forms the natural border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan.<\/p>\nAfternoon: <\/strong>Visit to the village of Ishkashim, located at 2,600 meters above sea level, and its market; registration at the local tourism office and purchase of supplies for the following days in the Wakhan Corridor.<\/p>\nEvening: <\/strong>dinner and overnight stay in Ishkashim<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 6: In the Wakhan Corridor<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning: <\/strong>This day marks the beginning of the journey into the Wakhan Corridor, following the course of the Amu Darya River and continuing along the border with Tajikistan. The spectacular landscape, dominated by towering mountains surrounding the valley, offers breathtaking scenery that constantly changes as the kilometers pass.<\/p>\nAfternoon: <\/strong>Stop along the route for lunch and continuation of the journey on dirt roads, with several photographic stops at viewpoints and shrines. It will also be possible to observe the typical local fauna, including herds of yaks. Arrival in the late afternoon in the village of Panja, once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Wakhan, near the hunting residence of Zahir Shah, the last King of Afghanistan.<\/p>\nEvening: <\/strong>dinner and overnight stay in the village of Panja<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 7: Sarhad-e Broghil<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning: <\/strong>Breakfast and departure from Panja, once again setting off along the rough roads of Badakhshan Province, following the Wakhan Corridor.<\/p>\nAfternoon: <\/strong>Short stop for lunch along the route and continuation of the journey with photographic stops and visits to local villages inhabited by the Wakhi people, a Persian ethnic group of Tajik origin. The Wakhi, also known in Afghanistan as Pamiri, are Ismailis, followers of a progressive branch of Shia Islam and disciples of the Aga Khan. They practice mountain agriculture, cultivating wheat, barley, potatoes, beans, and peas in the valleys, while raising yaks, sheep, and goats on high-altitude pastures above 4,000 meters during the summer, where they sleep in nomadic tents made from yak skins. Arrival in the late afternoon at the small village of Sarhad-e Broghil, located at 3,900 meters above sea level, where the valley gradually narrows and the mountains seem to close in around it.<\/p>\nEvening: <\/strong>Dinner and overnight stay in Sarhad-e Broghil<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDAY 8: Nomadic Shepherds and Kyrgyz Villages<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning: <\/strong>Departure in the morning as the journey ventures deeper into the remote Wakhan Corridor, heading toward the Little Pamir, known by Afghans as the \u201cRoof of the World.\u201d Lunch stop along the way.<\/p>\nAfternoon: <\/strong>Along the route, visit to the domed mausoleum of Bazai Gonbad and to a viewpoint overlooking the Wakhjir Pass, which at 4,923 meters connects Afghanistan with China. Arrival in the late afternoon in the Little Pamir, near a predominantly Kyrgyz village, where it will be possible to observe the ancestral nomadic lifestyle of the local population. There are no hotels or guesthouses here, so tents will be set up for the night.<\/p>\nEvening: <\/strong>Dinner and overnight stay in tents near a predominantly Kyrgyz village.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 9: Little Pamir<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning: <\/strong>Day dedicated to exploring the lush valley of the Little Pamir, used by Kyrgyz nomadic shepherds as grazing land for their herds during the summer season. It will feel like stepping into a timeless world.<\/p>\nAfternoon: <\/strong>With snow-capped peaks rising over 5,000 meters in the background, visit to the glacial lake of Chaqmaqtin, formed thousands of years ago by melting ice at an altitude of 4,024 meters. Short trek in the surrounding area for wildlife spotting, including Marco Polo sheep, deer, yaks, and, with a bit of luck, snow leopards.<\/p>\nEvening: <\/strong>dinner and return to Sarhad-e-Broghel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 10: Towards Panj<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning and afternoon: <\/strong>Continuation of the journey toward Panja, with several stops along the way and the possibility of completing activities that could not be carried out during the previous days.<\/p>\nAlong the route, visit to a Wakhi ethnic village to gain a deeper understanding of the lives of these people, who inhabit one of the most isolated regions of Central Asia, and perhaps even be invited into their homes for tea.<\/p>\n
Arrival in the village of Panja, final destination of the day.<\/p><\/div>\n
Evening: <\/strong>dinner and overnight stay in Panja<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 11: Last day in the Wakhan Corridor<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning and afternoon: <\/strong>Wake up and departure from the Wakhan Corridor, leaving behind its remote landscapes to take the road toward a, albeit limited, form of urbanization. The final destination of the day will be Fayzabad.<\/p>\nIf time allows, stop at the Warduj and Byqara waterfalls, as well as the surrounding area. Continue the journey and arrive in Fayzabad in the late afternoon.<\/p><\/div>\n
Evening: <\/strong>dinner and overnight stay in Fayzabad<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 12-13: Towards Kabul, the Salang Tunnel<\/h3>\n\n
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DAY 12: <\/strong>Today we drive from Faizabad to Kunduz along the Amu River, passing through beautiful villages and small towns. Overnight stay in Kunduz.<\/p>\nDAY 13: <\/strong>Morning departure until reaching the infamous Salang Tunnel: built by the Soviets in the 1960s, abandoned and partially destroyed during Taliban rule in the 1990s, and later rebuilt in 2002, the Salang Tunnel is the backbone of the country\u2019s communications and, at the same time, a \u201ctrap,\u201d known for tragic events ranging from deadly avalanches to Mujahideen ambushes against Soviet forces. Arrival in Kabul at the hotel in the evening, or possibly even at night.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 14: Kandahar<\/h3>\n\n
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Morning and afternoon: <\/strong>Morning flight from Kabul to Kandahar, the second largest city in Afghanistan, to immerse yourself in its historically rich atmosphere. Visit some of the main local sites, including the Kandahar Museum, home to rare works of art, and the Tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani, founder of modern Afghanistan.<\/p>\nNext, visit the Sarposa Bazaar and the Mosque of the Cloak of the Prophet Muhammad, one of the holiest places in the country. Inside is preserved what is believed to be a cloak worn by the Prophet during his famous night journey. The cloak has not been publicly displayed since 1996.<\/p>\n
Evening:<\/strong> dinner and overnight stay in Kandahar<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n\nDay 15: Return to Kabul<\/h3>\n\n
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DAY 15: <\/strong>return to Kabul by plane and after lunch visit to the anti-personnel mine museum, the Sakhi shrine, and the Shah-e-Do Sham Shira mosque, whose name means \u201cThe King of the Two Swords\u201d<\/p>\nOvernight stay in Kabul<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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DAY 16: <\/strong>Walking tour along Chicken Street, which recalls the era when the city was an important stop on the famous \u201chippie trail\u201d of the 1960s. Opportunity to shop in one of the many stores along the street, rediscovering, after so much isolation, the chaotic and fascinating vibrancy of Kabul. Lunch in one of the restaurants near Chicken Street, followed by transfer to the airport.\n<\/p>\nIt is time to say goodbye to Afghanistan and to our fantastic local team. Departure flight from the country in the afternoon and… see you on the next adventure!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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An encounter with the Wakhi<\/strong> people, who have inhabited these mountains for centuries<\/p>\n![\"Icona](\"https:\/\/bhs.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/stelle-filanti.png\")
The The Little Pamir<\/strong>, Afghanistan’s legendary \u201cRoof of the World\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Icona](\"https:\/\/bhs.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/tempio-asiatuico.png\")
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