The Hindu Kush is an 800-kilometre-long (500 mi) mountain range in Central and South Asia to the west of the Himalayas. It stretches from central and eastern Afghanistan [2][3] into northwestern Pakistan and far southeastern Tajikistan.

2025年1月10日 · The Hindu Kush is one of the great watersheds of Central Asia, forming part of the vast Alpine zone that stretches across Eurasia from east to west. It runs northeast to southwest and divides the valley of the Amu Darya (the ancient Oxus River) to the north from the Indus River valley to the south.

2019年1月10日 · The Hindu Kush Mountain range runs along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It extends over 500 miles, experiences earthquakes, and separates the Amu Darya valley from the Indus River Valley.

2025年1月10日 · Hindu Kush - Mountains, Glaciers, Valleys: In many of its features, the Hindu Kush resembles its eastern neighbour, the Karakoram Range, which extends westward from Tibet into Pakistan. Indeed, some authorities consider the Hindu Kush a continuation of the Karakoram.

Spanning over 500 miles (800 km) from central Afghanistan to northern Pakistan, the Hindu Kush is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including the mighty Tirich Mir, which rises to an impressive height of 25,230 feet (7,690 meters). The Hindu Kush is characterized by its rugged, jagged peaks, deep valleys, and glacial landscapes.