21 days in Afghanistan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Afghanistan attractions planner
Start: Dubai
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Mazar-i-Sharif
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Kabul
— 3 nights
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Panjshir Province
— 2 nights
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Bamyan
— 5 nights
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Shahrak
— 3 nights
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Herat
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Dubai
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Mazar-i-Sharif — 2 nights
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Surrounded by scenic mountains, Mazar-i-Sharif stands as one of the largest cities in the country.When in Mazar-i-Sharif, make a side trip to see Green Mosque in Balkh, approximately Balkh away. It doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Blue Mosque.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Mazar-i-Sharif route builder app.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Mazar-i-Sharif is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Afghanistan Time (AFT), which is usually a 0.5 hour difference. In January, Mazar-i-Sharif is cooler than Dubai - with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Kabul.
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Kabul — 3 nights
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A trip to Kabul reveals an intense portrait of Afghanistan's past, present, and future.Kabul is known for sightseeing, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Darul Aman Palace, contemplate the waterfront views at Qargha Reservoir, take in the spiritual surroundings of Abdul Rahman Khan Mosque, and head outdoors with Kabul Golf Club.
For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Kabul tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Mazar-i-Sharif to Kabul takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Panjshir Province.
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Panjshir Province — 2 nights
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Panjshir is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan, located in the northeastern part of the country. On the 5th (Sun), take in the awesome beauty at Panjshir Mountains.
For maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Panjshir Province trip planner.
Traveling by car from Kabul to Panjshir Province takes 3.5 hours. On the 6th (Mon), you're off to Bamyan.
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For maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Panjshir Province trip planner.
Traveling by car from Kabul to Panjshir Province takes 3.5 hours. On the 6th (Mon), you're off to Bamyan.
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Bamyan — 5 nights
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Place of Shining Light
For centuries a major Buddhist pilgrimage site, Bamyan now represents one of the most stable places in war-torn Afghanistan.Spend the 7th (Tue) exploring nature at Band-e-Amir National Park. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley and delve into the distant past at Shahr-e-Zahak (Red City).
For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Bamyan day trip website.
You can drive from Panjshir Province to Bamyan in 4.5 hours. On the 11th (Sat), you're off to Shahrak.
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Shahrak — 3 nights
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Shahrak is known for historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam.
For photos and tourist information, refer to the Shahrak day trip planning site.
You can drive from Bamyan to Shahrak in 7.5 hours. On the 14th (Tue), you'll travel to Herat.
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For photos and tourist information, refer to the Shahrak day trip planning site.
You can drive from Bamyan to Shahrak in 7.5 hours. On the 14th (Tue), you'll travel to Herat.
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Herat — 5 nights
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Sitting in a fertile river valley, the city of Herat has a diverse history spanning over 3,000 years.Herat is known for sightseeing and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Friday Mosque, don't miss a visit to Herat Citadel, and stroll the grounds of Gawhar Shad Madrasa and Mausoleum.
To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Herat travel planner.
Drive from Shahrak to Herat in 4.5 hours. February in Herat sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C at night. You will leave for home on the 19th (Sun).
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Afghanistan travel guide
Often the central story in the evening news for the worst of reasons, Afghanistan remains a troubled country ravaged by internal conflict and shaken to its core by political instability. Although few travelers take a trip to Afghanistan for pleasure, this landlocked nation boasts breathtaking extremes of landscape and a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. Powerful empires came and went over the ages, leaving an indelible mark on Afghanistan's culture, arts, and religion. The last few decades have brought mostly chaos, from the invasion of the Soviets in 1979, to the 2001 offensive led jointly by NATO and American forces. Today, Afghanistan remains a battered though undeniably picturesque country slowly figuring out how to reinvent itself as a young democracy.
