How to travel to the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan (2026)

By Joan Torres Leave a comment Last updated on November 10, 2026 Stretching all the way to China, and separating Pakistan from Tajikistan, the Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of land in eastern Afghanistan, considered one of the remotest regions in all of Central Asia, and certainly one of the most jaw-dropping. This is a complete travel guide to the Wakhan Corridor, which will tell you everything about visas, permits, getting in, hiking tips and a complete 15-day itinerary. For general information on the country, read our Afghanistan travel guide. Travel to the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan with ATC Join the ATC Community in our next expedition to the Wakhan Corridor, the remotest region in Central Asia UPCOMING TOUR Aug 17th to 31st (2027) ITINERARY Tajikistan > Border Crossing > Afghanistan > Kunduz > Ishkashim > Wakhan Corridor In this travel guide to the Wakhan Corridor you will find: Our recommended travel insurance for the Wakhan Corridor IATI Insurance is one of the very few travel insurance providers that offers coverage for travel to Afghanistan + trekking in high altitude (with Backpacker plan) Trusted by ATC Coverage for Wakhan Corridor Exclusive 5% di...