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A Silk Road crossroads of soaring mountains, the blue lakes of Band-e Amir and the minaret of Jam โ€” Afghanistan's heritage is remarkable, but it is not safe to visit.

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Capital
Kabul
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Currency
Afghani (AFN)
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Language
Dari, Pashto
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Best time
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Visa
Visa required
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Avg daily budget
$30 โ€“ $230
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Safety
Do not travel (advisories)
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Main airport
Kabul (KBL)
Overview

Why travellers love Afghanistan

Band-e Amir's turquoise lakes, the Minaret of Jam, Herat's mosques and the Wakhan Corridor are extraordinary.

IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Afghanistan. This page is for reference only.

Where to go

Top places in Afghanistan

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Band-e Amir

Band-e Amir

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Stunning turquoise mountain lakes.

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Herat

Herat

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Historic mosques and citadel.

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Bamyan

Bamyan

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Valley of the lost Buddhas.

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Wakhan Corridor

Wakhan Corridor

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Remote Pamir mountain panhandle.

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Plan day by day

Afghanistan itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Band-e Amir โ†’ Herat โ†’ Bamyan
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 โ€“ $1,150
1–2

Band-e Amir

Stunning turquoise mountain lakes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
3–4

Herat

Historic mosques and citadel.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Culture
5

Bamyan

Valley of the lost Buddhas.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ History
Route
Band-e Amir โ†’ Herat โ†’ Bamyan โ†’ Wakhan Corridor
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 โ€“ $1,610
1–2

Band-e Amir

Stunning turquoise mountain lakes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
3–4

Herat

Historic mosques and citadel.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Culture
5–6

Bamyan

Valley of the lost Buddhas.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History
7

Wakhan Corridor

Remote Pamir mountain panhandle.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Band-e Amir โ†’ Herat โ†’ Bamyan โ†’ Wakhan Corridor
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 โ€“ $2,300
1–3

Band-e Amir

Stunning turquoise mountain lakes.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic
4–6

Herat

Historic mosques and citadel.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ History ยท Culture
7–8

Bamyan

Valley of the lost Buddhas.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History
9–10

Wakhan Corridor

Remote Pamir mountain panhandle.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
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Visa & entry

Afghanistan visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa required
Allowed stay
Varies
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
No
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa required
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Visa rules change frequently. A visa is required. IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Afghanistan. Do not travel until advisories change. Always verify with the official Afghanistan immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Afghanistan visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Afghanistan budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$230+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Afghanistan budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Afghanistan

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Band-e Amir

Afghanistan's first national park.

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Herat

The Great Mosque and citadel.

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Bamyan

Niches of the destroyed Buddhas.

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Minaret of Jam

A remote 12th-century UNESCO tower.

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Wakhan & Pamirs

High, remote mountain wilderness.

Blog

Afghanistan travel articles

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