Samangan, Afghanistan · Buddhist heritage
Takht-e Rostam & Mazar — 3 days
- 3 days
- $649–$849 per person
- Private tour
The Takht-e Rostam & Mazar is a 3-day private tour through Mazar-e-Sharif, Samangan and Balkh with Al Hamid Tour and Travel, for $649 to $849 per person. The carved stupa and monastery caves of Takht-e Rostam in Samangan, with the Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif and old Balkh. The price covers an English-speaking guide, private transport, hotels with breakfast and help with permits; flights, lunch and dinner are extra. The best season is spring and autumn.
Takht-e Rostam & Mazar at a glance
- Length
- 3 days
- Price
- $649–$849 per person
- Focus
- Buddhist heritage
- Where
- Mazar-e-Sharif, Samangan and Balkh, Afghanistan
- Typical stay
- 1 day
- Best for
- Buddhist heritage and history
- Best season
- Spring and autumn
What you see on the Takht-e Rostam & Mazar
The full day-by-day flow, photos and the other routes we run in the province are on the Samangan tours page.
What the Takht-e Rostam & Mazar price includes
Included
- An English-speaking guide who knows the region
- Private vehicle and driver, including airport transfers
- Hotels with breakfast, two people per room
- Help with the visa invitation letter and the provincial permits
Not included
- International and domestic flights (we can book the domestic ones for you)
- Lunch and dinner
- The visa fee
Who the Takht-e Rostam & Mazar suits
A good fit for travelers interested in Afghanistan's Buddhist past, and an easy addition to a trip to Mazar-e-Sharif.
Takht-e Rostam & Mazar: questions and answers
How long is the Takht-e Rostam & Mazar?
3 days. Most travelers spend 1 day in Samangan, and the route can be shortened or extended around your flights.
How much does the Takht-e Rostam & Mazar cost?
$649 - $849 per person with Al Hamid Tour and Travel. The final figure depends on group size and travel dates — send us your dates on WhatsApp and we will quote it exactly. The price covers the guide, private transport, hotels with breakfast, and the permit paperwork.
When is the best time to do this tour?
Spring and autumn. Samangan is at its best then, and that is when we run most departures.
Want to book this tour? Send us your dates and we will confirm the price and what the route looks like around your flights.