Travel Guides
All Travel Guides
Every guide in one place — practical, up-to-date answers to the questions travelers ask us most, written by our local team.
Is Afghanistan safe to visit?
What safety really looks like on the ground, and how we plan every route around it.
Read guide When to goBest time to visit Afghanistan
Season-by-season weather and the best months for each region of Afghanistan.
Read guide PricesAfghanistan tour prices
Real package prices by destination, and exactly what each tour includes.
Read guide OperatorsChoosing an Afghanistan tour operator
Ten checks before you book, the warning signs, and local or international companies.
Read guide PermitsAfghanistan travel permits
The Ministry letter, registering in each province, costs and checkpoints.
Read guide FlightsKabul to Herat flights
Kam Air and Ariana between Kabul and Herat: times, fares and booking.
Read guide EventsBuzkashi in Afghanistan
The national horseback game: the season, where to watch, and the winter tour.
Read guide PlanningAfghanistan itinerary
How many days you need, and routes from 4 to 15 days.
Read guide AdventureWakhan Corridor guide
Afghanistan's Pamirs: getting there, the permits, the season and the expedition.
Read guide Getting thereAfghanistan by land
Which border crossings are open to tourists in 2026, and the visa you need.
Read guide EventsAfghanistan holidays 2027
Ramadan, the two Eids and the other holidays in 2027, and what they mean for a trip.
Read guide ArrivalArriving in Kabul
The airport, the pick-up, money, a SIM card and your first day.
Read guide VisaAfghanistan visa guide
Visas, invitation letters, and permits — the full process, step by step.
Read guide CultureWhat to wear in Afghanistan
A practical packing and dress guide for men and women, season by season.
Read guide ChecklistAfghanistan packing list
A practical checklist — clothing, documents, health, and tech to bring.
Read guide FoodAfghan food guide
Kebabs, mantu, qabili palaw and more — what to eat and how to eat it safely.
Read guide TransportGetting around Afghanistan
Flights, road travel, and getting around cities — plus why visitors use a private driver.
Read guide FlightsFlights to Afghanistan
Airlines, routes and fares to Kabul, and domestic flights to Herat, Mazar and Kandahar.
Read guide MoneyMoney in Afghanistan
Cash, cards and ATMs, where to change dollars, the 2026 rate and tipping.
Read guide WomenAfghanistan for women travellers
Travelling alone, the mahram rule, what to wear and Band-e Amir, for foreign women.
Read guide CapitalKabul city guide
Babur's Gardens, the National Museum, the old city, and Kabul's bazaars.
Read guide National parkVisiting Band-e-Amir
Afghanistan's first national park: the deep-blue highland lakes near Bamyan.
Read guide City guideHerat city guide
The Great Mosque, the Citadel, minarets, and bazaars of the western jewel city.
Read guide Northern cityMazar-e-Sharif & the Blue Mosque
The stunning Blue Mosque, the ancient city of Balkh, and the warm northern city.
Read guide ValleyPanjshir Valley
The emerald green valley north of Kabul — an easy, beautiful day trip.
Read guide Southern cityKandahar city guide
Afghanistan's historic southern city: shrines, bazaars, and orchards.
Read guide Eastern regionNangarhar & Jalalabad
Jalalabad's warm, green east — gardens, citrus orchards, and a winter escape.
Read guide Remote provincesNuristan & Badakhshan
The wild, remote northeast — Nuristan's forests and the Wakhan's Pamirs.
Read guide World HeritageMinaret of Jam guide
Afghanistan's first UNESCO site: how to reach the 12th-century minaret in Ghor.
Read guide Buddhist heritageTakht-e Rostam & Samangan
The Buddhist stupa carved into the rock near Aybak, two hours from Mazar.
Read guide Heritage cityGhazni city guide
The old Ghaznavid capital: 12th-century minarets, Mahmud's tomb and the citadel.
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