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Exploring the Diverse Country of Afghanistan

Kabul ~ Bamiyan ~ Mazar-i-Sharif ~ Herat

Afghanistan

11 Days

Apr - Oct

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This is a journey which will allow you to experience the rich diversity of Afghanistan's people and culture. It begins from the capital Kabul, heading to Bamiyan, and then across the Hindu Kush to the northern strongholds of Mazar-i-Sharif and Balkh, before finally reaching Herat, a city bordering Iran.

>> Click here for blog about Bamiyan & Band-e Amir.

Itinerary

01
Arrive in Kabul. Get-picked up at the airport.
02
From Kabul, cross the Shibar Pass to Bamiyan. On the way, visit the Topdara Buddhist site and see stupa on the Shomali Plain. At the entrance to the Bamiyan Valley, you’ll have a view of Shahr-i-zohak.
03
A full-day visit to the Bamiyan Valley. Includes the Western and Eastern Great Buddhas of Bamiyan Caves, Foladi Cave, Shahr-i-Gholghola, Kakrak Caves, and the Valley of the Dragon).
04
A full-day visit to Band-e Amir National Park. You’ll be taken to a vista (reachable only by 4WD) that looks over a beautiful group of lakes. Enjoy a picnic by the lakeside.
05
From Bamiyan, cross the Salang Tunnel to Pul-i-khomri. At this point, you will pass to the north side of the Hindu Kush mountain range.
06
Visit the Kushan-Sasanian relief of Sharmarq, Surkh Kotal (the ruins of the temple of King Kaniska), as well as the stupa and caves of Takht-e Rostam. Afterward, you will make your way to Mazar-i-Sharif.
07
In the morning, visit the Shrine of Hazrat Ali in Mazar-i-Sharif and then go to Balkh. In Balkh, you’ll have the chance to visit Masjid-i-No Gombad, Bala Hisar, and the Shrine of Khwaja Abu Nasr Parsa. If time allows, you can also visit the Zadian Minaret and Shadian Historical Poach in the suburbs.
08
Fly to Herat, a city on the Iranian border.
09
Visit Herat, a city influenced by Iranian culture and the legacy of the Timurid dynasty. See the Friday Mosque, Citadel, Musalla Complex, Gawhar Shad’s Mausoleum, Mausoleum of Khawaja Abdul Anzari, and Chahar Souq.
10
Fly to Kabul in the morning. Upon arrival, visit Kabul city. See the National Museum, Babur's Garden, Sha-do-Shamshira Mosque, and the bazaar area.
11
Kabul city tour till departure (Mausoleum of King Nadir Shah etc). Finally, head to airport for your international flight.
* To see a more detailed itinerary, please contact us.

Information

Best time to visit
April to October

Itinerary
This tour is recommended for those who are interested in the culture and archeological offerings of Afghanistan.

Tour Price
Please contact us. We will provide you with a quote based on your requirements, such as number of days, itinerary, number of people, accommodations, etc.

Other Notes
*In Afghanistan today, you need to obtain advance permission to visit archaeological sites. Even the places listed in the itinerary may suddenly become off-limits. In 2024, there was a temporary restriction on women visiting Bande-e-Amir. Prior to your tour, we ask that you stay aware of the various circumstances that may arise in the area.
＊The program is dependent on which day of the week the flight from Mazar-i-Sharif to Herat departs. Please contact us for the latest information.
＊Instead of starting and finishing in Kabul, you can start from Islamabad or Peshawar. You can obtain an Afghan visa and cross the Afghan border overland.

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