Travel

Band-e Amir

Afghanistan has a history and culture that goes back over 5000 years.  Despite the current conflict, it is still a very beautiful place to visit. The purpose of this page is to provide those interested in going to Afghanistan, the information they will need to have a safe and rewarding visit.  If you know of a good link or have some good advice to share, please contact us and let us know.


THE BASICS

  • Main historical sites and attractions: Band-e Amir and Buddha statues (Bamiyan province); Tomb of Hazrat-e Ali (Mazar-e Sharif, Balkh province); National Museum (Kabul city); Bal-e-Hisar (military fort in Kabul city).
  • Certain vaccinations are needed. For more information, visit the CDC’s (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Health Information for Travelers to Afghanistan.
  • Basic medical care is available in the major Afghan cities, however it is very limited in rural areas.
  • Road conditions are poor (rural streets are rarely paved and pot holes are common in urban areas).

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Page last updated by
Abdullah Qazi on August 9, 2019