Khorog (Russian: Хорог [xɐˈrok]), also Khorugh (Tajik: Хоруғ [χɔˈɾuʁ]) or Kharagh (Shughni: Харағ [χɐˈɾaʁ]), is the capital of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan.

[2] Khorog is 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) above sea level in the Pamir Mountains (ancient Mount Imeon) at the confluence of the rivers Ghunt and Panj.

Soviet leaders encouraged the migration of settlers to the area with promises of pay, medals and automobiles, but with no industry and little arable land, the effort was not successful.

[4] In 2014, 2018, 2021 and most recently in May 2022, Khorog was the scene of violent clashes and demonstrations against suspected human rights violations by security forces.

Located close to Khorog, the botanic garden of Pamir opens up a great panoramic view of the entire city.

[7] Modern Khorog is one of the poorest areas of Tajikistan, with the non-profit Aga Khan Foundation providing almost the only source of cash income.

The Pamir highway is the main road in Gorno-Badakhshan and connects the Tajik capital of Dushanbe toward the west to the Republic of Kyrgyzstan to the northeast.