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Which are the three main sections of the Hindu Kush?

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Map showing the elevations and physical features of the Hindu Kush and Karakoram Range.
Hindu Kush

The Hindu Kush mountain system is divided into three main sections:1

  • Eastern Hindu Kush: This section extends from the Karambar Pass in the east to the Dorāh Pass, located near Mount Tirich Mir. It contains the highest peaks of the entire range.1
  • Central Hindu Kush: This section continues from the Dorāh Pass to the Shebar Pass, which is situated northwest of Kabul.1
  • Western Hindu Kush: Also known as the Bābā Mountains (Kūh-e Bābā), this section gradually descends toward the Kermū Pass and eventually fans out into minor ranges toward the Iranian border.1