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Nuristan Province

Nuristan

Forested mountains and carved wooden villages wrapped in mist.

Nuristan is Afghanistan's green heart, with cedar forests, waterfalls and terraced wooden houses unlike anywhere else in the country.

History & culture

Long isolated by its mountains, Nuristan developed its own languages and woodcarving arts.

Highlights

  • Carved wooden architecture
  • Forest walks
  • Waterfalls
  • Unique local traditions

Best time to visit

May to September

Journeys

Tours including Nuristan

Questions

Is access seasonal?

Mountain roads can be limited outside summer months.

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