Domestic tourists visit Afghanistan’s eastern winter wonderland

The picturesque mountain province of Nuristan, in eastern Afghanistan, has once again been transformed into a winter wonderland with good snowfalls having been recorded. Nuristan is the least populated province in the country with an estimated population of only about 170,000.

Most of Nuristan is covered by mountainous forests and the entire province was designated a protected national park in 2020. While some visitors manage to reach remote villages, this is a huge challenge given the poor condition of the roads. Local officials say they are trying to rebuild the roads and they are trying to boost tourism by creating facilities for visitors.