Terrain: Contrary to many beliefs, Afghanistan is not a giant desert. The terrain in the war torn country is extremely diverse and often times difficult for even the most skilled mountaineer. The Hindu Kush mountains stretch along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border and maintain some of the highest peaks in the world. Their highest point, Terichmir, is found across the Afghan border in the violent, Taliban controlled district of Chitral. Its peak tops out at 25,289 ft.
