The Gunt river divides the city nestled among the peaks of the valley. Khorog felt like a metropolis compared to the likes of Murgab and Jelandy. I was happy to be in a relatively busy but small town which bustled during the day. You can’t help but pick up on how prominent the Aga Khan is in this part of the world. Most Pamiris are Ismailis and follow the teachings of the Aga Khan. Every house, shop or restaurant has a portrait of the man who has done some incredible and life changing work to try transform the impoverished GBAO region. There is a modern and beautiful university campus of the University of Central Asia which helps to educate both female and male students at a tertiary level. Some of the brightest and most educated people of the Central Asian region reside here.
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