LOCATION

Emeralds have been found in Panjshir Valley.  Although travel in this area is extremely dangerous, access to Panjshir from Kabul is quite simple:  travel north by field vehicle to Charikar, from here to north to Jable-os-Seraj, then northest along the north side of Panjshir river to Roka, then on to Senya. From Senya, proceed to the village of Buzmal.