Takht-e-Sulaiman

Takht-e-Sulaiman is a mountain peak in the Sulaiman range within Sherani District, rising to approximately 3,452 meters above sea level. Its slopes are covered with olive groves and chalghoza pine forests that define the landscape.

The medieval traveler Ibn Battuta recorded the mountain in his writings, calling it Koh-e-Sulayman and linking it to ancient religious traditions. His accounts helped establish the site's place in broader historical narratives of the region.

The peak carries deep meaning for local Pashtun communities as the resting place of an ancestral figure, making it a sacred site in their collective memory. Visitors find the mountain central to understanding how the region's people connect their present to their past.

Visitors should prepare for cool temperatures, especially at higher elevations and during colder months of the year. Proper gear and physical preparation are important to ensure a comfortable and safe experience on the mountain.

The region serves as habitat for rare mountain dwellers like markhor wild goats that thrive in the rugged terrain. Eagles and partridges regularly traverse the skies while wolves and rabbits complete the varied wildlife of the area.

Location: Sherani District

Elevation above the sea: 3,452 m

GPS coordinates: 31.68268,69.93657

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40