Langar Village & Petroglyphs
Лангар
The last major village at the eastern end of the Wakhan Valley. Thousands of ancient rock carvings dot the hillside behind it, and it marks the turning point of the Wakhan loop.
Langar sits near the point where the Pamir River and the Wakhan River join to form the Panj River, at an elevation of about 2,800 meters. It is the main village at the eastern end of the Wakhan Valley and a gathering place for guesthouses. On the steep slope behind the village are rock carvings reportedly numbering as many as 6,000. They depict Marco Polo sheep, hunters, horsemen, and later inscriptions, dating from the Bronze Age to the medieval period. The climb takes about 1 to 1.5 hours from the village. The path is steep, so a guide is recommended. The village also contains the tomb of an Ismaili saint. From here, you can continue north along the Pamir River, passing Kargush, to rejoin the Pamir Highway.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ratm Fortress
- Zong & Abrashim Qala
- Vrang Buddhist Stupa
- Mubarak Kadam House Museum (Yamg)
- Panj Valley Hindu Kush Views
- Bibi Fatima Hot Springs
- Yamchun Fortress & Wakhan Valley
- Darshai Gorge