Shomali Plain
Afghanistan · Asia
About Shomali Plain
The Shamali Plain (or Shomali Plain) is north of Kabul. Shamali, meaning 'windy' or 'northern,' is a green plain which has produced a lot of the food for central Afghanistan. From Kabul it extends north through Charikar, Parvan province to Jabal os Saraj.
Shomali Plain travel guide
Understand
The Shamali Plain was the front line between warring factions during Afghanistan's many conflicts. The local population suffered particularly badly under the Taliban and during the various wars.
Getting there
The main road heading north from Kabul passes through the plain.
See
There are various viewpoints, with some of the best views from Jabal Saraj.
Eat
Local produce such as grapes and other fruit are very good.
Go next
1 Panjshir Valley is at the northern end of the Shamali Plain. Famous as the base of the commander Ahmed Shah Massoud.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.