The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow patch of land located in northeast Afghanistan that separates Tajikistan and Pakistan. The Corridor was once used a trade route hundreds of years ago, but as better routes over both land and sea developed, it was all but forgotten. Today it is seldom visited by westerners but by all accounts it is a breathtakingly beautiful and rugged place.
In the video below, professional mountain biker Matt Hunter and some of his closest friends traveled to Afghanistan to ride through Wakhan. They captured their adventure with the new Sony Action Cam and produced an outstanding short film of their experiences. If you’re in the mood for a mountain biking adventure, you won’t want to miss out on this one.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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When did you go there, how did you enter Afghanistan and where did you rent the vehicles? I know it is a fabled place but seemed unreachable these days. Thanks,
hans, hpptrading@gmail.com
Hans: I haven't been there yet myself, but would love to go. I do know a few people who went a couple of years back. There are some adventure travel companies that can organize trips to Wakhan, although travel is challenging and trips are infrequent.
This was amazing, thanks for sharing. xxx Ailsa
this is first time that i have seen Wakhan Corridor location. The video is amazing thanks for sharing such adventures video.
Hill resort Ooty
This is my second trip to Afghanistan. And what they say on TV is true…. There is lots of war and death and destruction. Your lucky you had a safe trip. Nice film.
Great filming and editing, but I think the whole experience screams Ego-tourism.