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DAY 9
Travel south from Mazar-i-Sharif through the Salang Pass (3,363 m) to Kabul. The Salang Tunnel, constructed by the Soviet Union (1958-1964), is 2.7 Km long with an additional 5 Km of galleries to keep the approaches free from snow. Upon descending into the Shamoli plain we will visit the hillside village of Istalif, which combines beautiful scenery with the charm of Afghan village life. The Takht (“throne”) was a favourite picnic spot of Babur. The village is famous for its colourful glazed pottery and it is possible to see the potters at work. We will then leave the village behind and head back into the bustling capital city of Kabul.