Make the Most of Your Trip by Exploring the Best Things to Do in Afghanistan

Visit such sites as the National Museum, Babur’s Garden, Chicken Street Market, and traditional Afghan tea houses.

Bamiyan Buddha carvings, Jam minaret, Friday mosque in Herat, and Bala khal in Balkh stand out as the most legendary.

While visiting south Asia some of the most relishing Afghan meals are Kabuli Pulao, mantu, bolani, and succulent bread Afghan naan, served with yogurt and chutneys.

Indeed, one can relax at scenic areas in the mountains perfect for contemplation, natural hot springs located in rural regions, and traditional baths known as Hamams.

Afghanistan is best visited in Spring from March to May and in Autumn, September to November, when the weather is perfect for travel.

Activities such as trekking the Hindu Kush mountains, hiking to remote valleys, and navigating rugged trails are available for veterans of the great outdoors.

In Afghanistan, Nowruz (Persian New Year), Eid al-Fitr, and tribal celebrations are observed with music, dance, feasts, and fun social gatherings.

Afghan pop culture integrates folk music with contemporary styles, local television series, new films, and social media movements among the school-aged youth.

Purchase Afghan embroidery, pottery, shawls of pashmina, and jewelry of lapis lazuli. Also, look for carpets hand woven by Afghan artisans.