Noshaq
7492 m in Afghanistan
Noshaq is the highest mountain in Afghanistan and the country's defining high-altitude expedition objective.
Region guide
Wakhan Corridor
Far northeastern Afghanistan corridor used for Noshaq, Wakhan, and Pamir trekking objectives.
Mountains
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Wakhan Corridor Trek
A long trekking line through the Afghan Wakhan focused on wide valleys, Pamir access, and remote mountain travel rather than one summit day.
- Distance88 km
- Days7
- High point4,300 m
Noshaq Normal Route
The normal Afghanistan-side expedition approach and summit line for Noshaq from the upper Wakhan.
- Distance42 km
- Days8
- High point7,492 m
Adventures
These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.
Big Pamir Trek
A longer Afghanistan trek into the big landscapes of the Pamir edge.
- DifficultyDifficult
- Duration8 days
- RegionWakhan Corridor
Little Pamir Trek
A shorter but still serious Afghanistan Pamir trek.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration5 days
- RegionWakhan Corridor
Noshaq Base Camp Trek
A remote Afghanistan trek to the base of the country's highest peak.
- DifficultyDifficult
- Duration6 days
- RegionWakhan Corridor
Noshaq Expedition
Afghanistan's defining high-altitude summit expedition.
- DifficultySevere
- Duration10 days
- RegionWakhan Corridor
Wakhan Corridor Trek
A classic remote-valley trek through the Afghan Wakhan.
- DifficultyDifficult
- Duration7 days
- RegionWakhan Corridor
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Qazi Deh
Remote Wakhan approach settlement used for Noshaq and high Wakhan trekking departures.