Where are the Hindu Kush mountains located?

The Hindu Kush is a major mountain system located in Central Asia. Stretching approximately 500 miles (800 km) in length, the range runs primarily from the northeast to the southwest.1

Geographically, the system is situated across Pakistan and Afghanistan. Its eastern section begins near the Pamir range, close to the meeting point of the borders of China, Kashmir, and Afghanistan. From there, the range extends southwest through Pakistan and Afghanistan, eventually descending into minor ranges in western Afghanistan near the border with Iran.213

The mountains serve as a significant watershed, dividing the Amu Darya valley to the north from the Indus River valley to the south. Much of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan follows the main watershed of the range's eastern section.12