Kabul & Historic Khyber Pass ITMB Map

Double-Sided | Folded | Optional Lamination | Scale: 1:16,500 (Kabul) / 1:1,000,000 (Regional) | Size: 690 x 1000 mm

Discover one of the world’s most historically and geopolitically significant regions with this bold and pioneering map from International Travel Maps (ITMB). The Kabul & Historic Khyber Pass Map offers detailed cartographic coverage of both the capital city of Afghanistan and the broader transnational region including the legendary Khyber Pass – the ancient gateway between Central and South Asia.

Ideal for NGOs, aid agencies, researchers, cultural historians, journalists, and military families, this map is one of the few available with such a high level of detail and insight into a part of the world that is rarely charted so comprehensively.

🕌 Kabul City Map (Scale 1:16,500)

This is the first map of Kabul ever published by a major cartographic publisher. It features:

• 🏛️ Key Landmarks – Presidential Palace, embassies, mosques, universities, hospitals, parks, markets

• 🛣️ Road Network – Major thoroughfares, local streets, and key transport hubs

• 🧭 Urban Infrastructure – Government facilities, international compounds, cultural centres, and green zones

• 🏘️ Neighbourhood Layouts – Residential districts and notable city zones clearly marked

This city map is indispensable for anyone working or travelling in the region, offering valuable orientation for planning, logistics, and understanding Kabul’s urban fabric.

🏞️ Regional Map of Khyber Pass & Greater Afghanistan (Scale 1:1,000,000)

The reverse side presents a broad-scale map of eastern Afghanistan and northwest Pakistan, focusing on the historic Khyber Pass—a key trade and invasion route used since antiquity.

• 🌄 Geographic Highlights – Mountain ranges, river valleys, desert expanses

• 🛤️ Cross-Border Routes – Highway networks between Kabul, Jalalabad, Peshawar, and beyond

• 🏰 Cultural and Historical Sites – The Khyber forts, ancient trading routes, traditional Pashtun villages

• 🔍 Inset Focus Areas – Additional context around areas of strategic or cultural interest

This regional map gives excellent context to the historical and modern importance of the area, including tribal regions, border dynamics, and terrain complexities.

🔍 Map Features

• ✅ Double-sided format: Kabul city on one side, regional overview on the other

• ✅ Clean and up-to-date cartographic design

• ✅ Clearly marked roads, highways, and international borders

• ✅ Important government buildings and infrastructure

• ✅ Relief shading to show topography and elevation

• ✅ Index of key place names and landmarks

💧 Optional Lamination Available

For durability and practicality, you can opt for a laminated version of this map:

• ✏️ Write-on/wipe-off surface – Plan routes or mark positions using whiteboard markers

• 💦 Waterproof and tear-resistant – Ideal for fieldwork, travel, or classroom use

• 💪 Encapsulated with 80-micron gloss laminate for a robust, reusable finish

Note: Laminated maps are created by flattening the original folded version before sealing them in laminate. Slight fold lines will still be visible.

📐 Specifications

🎯 Who’s It For?

• 🧭 Fieldworkers & NGOs operating in Afghanistan or Pakistan

• 🏛️ Military families and personnel seeking regional understanding

• 🎒 Adventure travellers and cultural explorers

• 🧠 Academics, historians, and educators focused on South-Central Asia

• 📷 Documentarians and journalists covering regional stories

This is not just a map—it’s a rare geographic reference to one of the world’s most storied crossroads. Whether you’re navigating the streets of Kabul, tracing the caravan routes of the Silk Road, or planning humanitarian missions, the Kabul & Historic Khyber Pass ITMB Map is your indispensable companion.