Shah Foladi
5143 m in Afghanistan
Shah Foladi is the main summit objective in the Bamyan highlands and a practical high mountain target for trekking-led itineraries.
Region guide
Bamyan Highlands
Central Afghanistan mountain and lake country around Bamyan, Band-e Amir, and Shah Foladi.
Mountains
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Bamyan and Band-e Amir Highlands Circuit
A scenic central Afghanistan circuit linking Bamyan town, Band-e Amir, and the surrounding high plateau country.
- Distance46 km
- Days3
- High point3,600 m
Shah Foladi Summit Route
The standard Bamyan highlands summit route for Shah Foladi from the plateau south of Bamyan.
- Distance28 km
- Days3
- High point5,143 m
Adventures
These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.
Bamyan Highlands Trek
A central Afghanistan mountain trek based around Bamyan and the Koh-e Baba fringe.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration4 days
- RegionBamyan Highlands
Band-e Amir Lakes Trek
A scenic mountain trek around Afghanistan's famous high lakes.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration3 days
- RegionBamyan Highlands
Shah Foladi Summit Trek
The main trekking summit on the Bamyan high plateau.
- DifficultyDifficult
- Duration3 days
- RegionBamyan Highlands
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Bamyan
Main logistics town for the Bamyan highlands, Shah Foladi, and Band-e Amir trekking itineraries.
Band-e Amir
High lake district in central Afghanistan used for trekking, acclimatisation, and scenic mountain travel around Bamyan.