8. Siah Kala (7 miles—69 miles 4 furlongs).—Grass and water plentiful.
9. Kahzar (6 miles—75 miles 4 furlongs).—A few supplies, water and grass plentiful; road indifferent.
10. Irak Pass (5 miles 4 furlongs—81 miles).—Water procurable. Road passes over rocky and boggy stretches.
11. Ab-i-Irak (6 miles 4 furlongs—87 miles 4 furlongs).—Water procurable; the ascent over the kotal is not steep. The road is straight and tolerably free from rock, the descent is steeper. For camels the road is not good.
12. Irak (4 miles—91 miles 4 furlongs).—Water and grass procurable. Road very bad, leading through a rugged stony valley, and descending rapidly the whole way.
13. Zohak (6 miles—97 miles 4 furlongs).—Water and grass procurable; road difficult.
14. Bamian (9 miles 4 furlongs—107 miles; Elev. about 8000 feet).—All supplies abundant.
15. Akrabat (15 miles—122 miles).
16. Saighan (20 miles—142 miles)—Well cultivated valley; water and grass plentiful.
17. Kamard (18 miles—160 miles)—Water, supplies and forage procurable. The road is difficult.