INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The picturesque mountain province of Nuristan, in eastern Afghanistan, has once again been transformed into a winter wonderland with good
snowfalls having been recorded.Located on the southern slopes of the Hindu Kush mountains, 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.Local officials have also said they are trying to boost
tourism by creating facilities for visitors.The post Domestic tourists visit Nuristan, Afghanistan’s eastern winter wonderland first
