Best Places To Travel In Afghanistan
Afghanistan or officially known as ‘Islamic Republic Of Afghanistan’ might be last country in your mind to visit for your vacation and visiting it right know might not be the smartest decision, we all are aware of the bombing photos coming out from this beautiful nation but surely there’s more to this war prone country than what most of media houses will ever tell you. From magnificent museums to culturally rich mosques, Afghanistan has lots to offer to its visitors. Therefore if things changes in the country for good in near future, we don’t want our readers to wonder where to visit. Here’s the list of places you can’t go wrong with in Afghanistan
Herat Citadel
Herat Citadel or also known as
the Citadel of Alexander is one of the most historic landmarks in the city of
Herat. It’s nearly 3300 years old. It does not just belong to the people of
Herat; it is also a symbol of pride for whole of Afghanistan. The legacy of the
site goes prior to the time when Alexander the Great and his army arrived to
what is now known as Afghanistan.
The site has been
reinvented and enlarged over the time. It’s the reflection of the history of
wars that have happened here, the power and wealth that Afghanistan enjoyed in
past. Many empires have used it as headquarters in the last thousands of years.
The citadel of Herat was completely renovated between 2006 and 2011 and is
definitely a major attraction in the city of Herat.
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To make your stay worth a while, we have shortlisted some of the best hotels in the city click on them to check the availability
Buddhas Of Bamyan
The Buddhas Of Bamyan were two 6th-century monumental statues of Gautama Buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley. Sadly for you and me the original statues, they are no more to been seen because they have been destroyed by Taliban. therefore they are now popularly known as lost Buddas .
The site is UNESCO world heritage. Luckily for us,the location is under restoration with the help of 3D light projections and site will be reopened for general public once the construction work is over. Surrounding of ruins still remains popular among increasing domestic and international tourists. The area is currently used for various traditional games of buzkashi as well as for music festivals.
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City of kabul
City of kabul
Kabul is the largest city in
Afghanistan, located in the eastern section of the country. It’s the only city
in the country with population of more than four million. City in recent time
has emerged as top destination for tourist.
From historic Garden
of Babur constructed around 1528 AD to mind blowing Kabul
museum. The city has much to offer for new arrivals in the city. Some other
worth visiting place includes-
1. National Museum of
Afghanistan
2. Darul Aman Palace
3. Ziarat-e Sakhi
4. Abdul Rahman Khan
To make your stay worth a while, we have shortlisted some of the best hotels in the Kabul city. Click on them to check the availability
To make your stay worth a while, we have shortlisted some of the best hotels in the Kabul city. Click on them to check the availability
Mosque
Band-e Amir National Park is located in the Bamyan Province of central Afghanistan.It is a series of six deep
blue lakes separated by natural dams made of travertine, a mineral deposit.
The lakes are situated in the Hindu Kush mountains at approximately 3000 m of elevation, west of the famous Buddhas of Bamiyan. The site of Band-e Amir has been described as Afghanistan's Grand Canyon, and draws thousands of tourists a year. The river is part of the system of the Balkh River. Efforts to make Band-e Amir a national park started in the 1970s, but were then put on hold due to the wars. In April 2009, Band-e Amir was finally declared Afghanistan's first national park.
As of 2018, about 14000 local tourists visit the Band-e Amir
National Park every year. If you like peace, then this place should surely find space in
your travel list.
Mazār-e Sharīf
Mazār-i-Sharīf which is also
commonly referred as Mazār-e Sharīf is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan. In
the centre of city one can find famous blue mosque also known as Shrine of
Hazrat Ali. Pilgrims come from different nations to pay respect to the shrine.
The best time to visit the city would be during Persian new year[ Nowruz] that is around end march because at that time one can witness flag
hosting and be part of different parades. The city is of great importance to
many followers of Islam across the globe because according to a local legend, Ali has been buried at
the site at the Shrine of Hazrat Ali. Ali was reportedly was brought here by a
white camel in order to save his remains from the desecration by his enemies.
However, most Muslims consider that Ali is buried in Imam Ali mosque in Iraq.
If one loves night life
this city is best to go out in whole Afghanistan, thanks to its tasty street
foods and beautiful local artistic shops.
To make your stay worth a while, we have shortlisted some of the best hotels in mazar-i-sharif. Click on them to check the availability.
The Minaret of Jam
The Minaret of Jam is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Afghanistan. It is definitely not the
easiest of the place to explore because of the remoteness of the location.
Found in Shahrak District, 62-metre high minaret was built around 1190 entirely
of baked bricks and is famous for its intricate brick, stucco and glazed tile
decoration, which consists of alternating bands of kufic and naskhi
calligraphy, geometric patterns, and verses from the Qur'an.
Sadly as reported
by BBC the tower is in imminent danger of collapse. Therefore put this UNESCO
World Heritage Site in your soon to travel list now!!
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