Paghman is a town located in the hills near Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. It serves as the seat of the Paghman District, which has a population of approximately 120,000 people. The local population primarily consists of Pashtuns and Tajiks.
The area is widely known as the garden capital of Afghanistan due to its famous gardens, which serve as a major tourist attraction. The neighboring town of Qargha is situated to the southeast and is accessible via several roads.