Khorugh, Administrative capital in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan
The city sits at an elevation of 2,200 meters in the Pamir Mountains, where the Gunt River merges with the Pyandzh River at the Afghanistan border.
Russian forces established control of Khorugh in the late 19th century, leading to its designation as the regional capital of Gorno-Badakhshan in 1925.
The Khorugh Regional Museum displays collections that reflect the distinct ethnic and linguistic characteristics of the Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region.
Khorugh Airport serves small aircraft while the Pamir Highway connects the city to Dushanbe and Kyrgyzstan, with winter conditions affecting transportation.
The Pamir Botanical Garden maintains 4,000 plant species at high altitude, testing their survival capabilities in mountain environments since 1940.
Location: Shughnon District
Elevation above the sea: 2,123 m
Address: Khorog, Tajikistan 736000 Khorog
GPS coordinates: 37.49037,71.54932
Latest update: July 25, 2025 10:16
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