Culture
The Indus Caravan team has more than 20 years’ experience operating tours in Afghanistan. During this time, we have consistently strived to provide tailor-made programs for our clients which accommodate their sincere desire to explore Afghanistan, and we have done so while always keeping the Afghan government’s rules, local traditions, and customs in mind. We have been diligently working in accordance with the tourism guidelines provided by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan ever since the establishment of the government in 2021.
Let Indus Caravan take you on a tour of all that Afghanistan has to offer.
Bamiyan Caves
Wakhan CorridorWe have been organizing tours in Afghanistan since 2003, and we have obtained permission to arrange travel to all destinations in accordance with the regulations of the Afghan government. As our experience arranging travel to most areas of the country can attest, you can rest assured that we will confidently guide you through Afghanistan.
* Please feel free to consult us about any of these programs, prices, as well as where to obtain your Visa.
Afghanistan is a land of various ethnic groups, including the Tajik, Pashtun, Uzbek, Hazara, and Wakhi, among many others. It is a country which has been home to many great civilizations throughout history, and due to its geographical position, has seen significant influence from central, western and southern Asia. Although Afghanistan still faces many problems today, it remains an alluring and magical country—one which is made all the more vibrant and fascinating by its rich diversity.
The myriad caravan routes that passed through Afghanistan connected the cultures of the various regions of the Silk Road. Among these, the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, in the northern province of Balkh, was of particular strategic importance. Still home to many preserved medieval ruins, on market day one can find its bazaar full of life, with Uzbeks and Turkmen congregating to sell their products. The culture of carpets and kilims here also thrives to this day. Herat, in western Afghanistan, is packed full of beautiful mosques from the Timurid period, while central Afghanistan boasts the Jam Minaret, a structure from the Ghurid dynasty, which once flourished in the region. These are among just a few of the many other fascinating medieval ruins that the country has to offer.
Watch tower along the Trans-Hindukush Road
The Bamiyan Caves, as well as many sites with Buddhist-built stupas and monastery remains, are scattered across the southern and northern parts of the Hindukush. The Buddhist ruins, which have a different style to those of neighboring Gandhara in Pakistan, are simply fascinating—evidence of the strong influence of Hellenism and Central Asia can be seen in the Buddhism that once travelled along the Silk Road.
Bamiyan cave painting
Afghanistan is home to a beautiful and vast natural environment which includes deserts, plains, and the Hindu Kush mountain range and its tributaries. The mountainous Central Route and Band-e Amir boast some of the most scenic areas in all Afghanistan. One also can’t pass by the picturesque mountains and lakes of the core part of the Hindu Kush, the region of Badakhshan, and the Wakhan Corridor. But it’s not just the scenery that’s beautiful; the people are as well. Seeing them go about their daily lives alongside their livestock in such a rich natural environment is a wonderful sight to behold.
Band-e Amir
Afghanistan, widely known as a crossroads of ethnic groups and civilizations, is home to various ethnic groups, including Tajiks, Pashtuns, Uzbeks, Turkmen, Wakhi, and Kyrgyz. In the desert and mountain regions, you may encounter people herding livestock and leading a semi-nomadic lifestyle. You’ll also get a chance to see the Silk Road firsthand—and it will no doubt exceed your expectations.
Wahan Corridor
Many tourists who visit Afghanistan are surprised by the quality of the meat and the freshness of the vegetables. The fresh lamb kebabs and stews made from sheep raised in this fertile land are delicious—as is the pulao prepared every morning. In addition to Afghan food at local-style Chai Khana(Tea House), the restaurants in Kabul at night are also very luxurious, and Turkish food is also popular. You’ll find yourself thinking “Wait... Am I really in Afghanistan?!”
In summer, don't forget to try the traditional ice cream Sheryakh, as well as the pistachio and mango ice cream!
Aushak afghan dumpling
Tenderly stewed mutton, Rosh
Kabuli Pulao
Kebab
Pizza
Lunch at Chai khana with local Bolani
Ziyafat Resutaurant in Kabul
Fruit Ice cream of Mazar-i-sharif
Ice cream in Kabul
Fresh mulberries
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