Shughnan is a state which is equally rich in cultural and natural wonders along with the myriad of history and political past that this district is home to. This state provides unique experiences to its tourists in the form of shepherds native food along with it infamous Shirchai teas, long walks or a jagged trekking experience on the many mountains in the region, marvelling at the cozy houseboats on the lake of Yorkh and visiting the many pilgrimage sites, and religious and spiritual centers that are present throughout the district.
If you love collecting souvenirs from the places you visit, then you can pick up the beautiful Bashar lapiz lazuli jewels, wooden handicrafts and other textiles handcrafted by the native craftswomen in Shughnan. These are some of the unique experiences you can face all in the same district! With our Shughnan holiday packages, tourism will not only be about touring a destination but it’s more of an exploring hidden treasure of the city, learning about their culture and traditions, and being one with the locals.
On these terms, Shughnan does have a lot to offer for tourists holidaying here! Shughnan and Roshan is fast developing as a tourist destination. Mountainous Trekking and the beautiful snowy hill stations are popular amongst tourists.
In ancient times the area was known for its ruby mines, which are mentioned in the writings of Marco Polo.
In modern times Shughnan and its vassal Roshan were states, whose native rulers, the Mirs of Shughnan, claimed descent from Alexander the Great.
The people residing in the Shughnan district, both the Tajik side and Afghan side of the border, speak their own language called Shughni.