The 10 Best Beautiful Places to Visit in Afghanistan
The 10 Best Beautiful Places to Visit in Afghanistan
1. Gardens of Babur (Kabul)
The Garden of Babur is a historic park in Kabul, Afghanistan, and also the last resting-place of the first Mughal emperor Babur.
2. Blue Mosque (Mazar-i-Sharif)
The Blue Mosque is a mosque located in the center of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. The Seljuq dynasty sultan Ahmed Sanjar built the first known shrine at this location.
3. Darul Aman Palace (Kabul)
Darul Aman Palace is a ruined palace located about sixteen kilometers south-west outside of the center of Kabul, Afghanistan, in District 7. As of 2017, progress is being made on a major project intended to fully renovate the building by 2019.
4. Buddhas of Bamiyan (Bamyan)
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were 4th- and 5th-century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan
5. Bagram Airfield (Bagram)
Bagram Airfield also known as Bagram Air Base is the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan. It is located next to the ancient city of Bagram, 11 kilometres southeast of Charikar in the Parwan Province of Afghanistan.
6. Herat Citadel (Herat)
The Citadel of Herat, also known as the Citadel of Alexander, and locally known as Qala Iktyaruddin, is located in the center of Herat in Afghanistan.
7. Friday Mosque (Herat)
The Jama Masjid of Herat, also known as the Masjid-i Jami' of Herat, and the Great Mosque of Herat is a mosque in the city of Herat, in the Herat Province of north-western Afghanistan.
8. Khwaja Abd Allah Ansari Shrine (Herat)
The Khwaja 'Abd Allah Ansari shrine, also known as Gazar Gah, is a funerary compound (hazira) in Herat, Afghanistan, that houses the tomb of the Sufi mystic and saint Khwajah Abdullah Ansari, also known as the guardian pir (wise man) of Herat. After his death in 1098, his tomb became a major Sunni pilgrimage center.
9. Shah-e Doh Shamshira Mosque (Kabul)
Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque is a yellow two-story mosque in Kabul (District 2), just off the Kabul River in the center of the city. It was built during the reign of Amanullah Khan. The mosque is located next to the tomb of a Mughal general, Chin Timur Khan, who was also the cousin of the central Asian conqueror Babur.
10. Gawhar Shad Madrasa and Mausoleum (Herat)
Madrasa-i Gawhar Shad. Herat, Afghanistan. Description; Data; Images; Publications; Video&Audio. Blank. Share. Print. Map. Only one minaret and the founder's mausoleum remain of the Madrasa of Gawhar Shad in the Musalla Complex
11. Shahr-e-Zahak (Red City) (Bamyan)
Shahr-e Zuhak, also known as The Red City, is an historic city ruins in Bamyan, Afghanistan which was once home to 3,000 people. This city used to be primary defense for the basin. The citadel was destroyed by Genghis Khan.
TOP 10 Places to Visit in Afghanistan
TOP 10 Places to Visit in Afghanistan. Watch this video and share it with your friend if you like this video please Subscribe My Channel For more video.
=======================================================
KEYWORD: TOP 10 Places to Visit in Afghanistan.
=======================================================
FOLLOW ME:
fb page:
fb group:
G+ group:
G+ Page:
Twitter:
Instagram:
Another Channel:
=======================================================
=======================================================
♫Music By♫
●Joakim Karud - Clouds
●Song -
●Follow Joakim Karud -
=======================================================
10. Faizabad
Located on the northeast part of Afghanistan, Faizabad was historically remote due to bad road connections, which has helped to its local culture intact. To the present day two bazaars still function in Faizabad where they trade diverse items like cotton cloth and cutlery and provisions like tea, sugar and salt. Part of the historic architecture is in ruins, but other forts, mosques and shrines are still intact and tell the history of the region.
09. Jalalabad
Jalalabad, in the eastern part of the country, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Afghanistan thanks to the large green areas and surrounding water. It was an outpost for Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of modern Afghanistan, who used the city during his military campaigns in India. The architecture in Jalalabad is beautiful, from the Mausoleum of King Amanullah Khan to mosques and the Nangarhar University.
08. Samangan
Located in northern Afghanistan, the small town of Samangan used to be a medieval caravan stop. It was also part of the territories where Buddhist expansion reached around the fourth and fifth centuries. The place called Takht-e-Rustam on a hill near the town is a main example of the period’s architecture, with a mix of the Buddhist style. Every Thursday the weekly market takes place, an ancient traditional activity still preserved.
07. Bagram
Located north of the capital Kabul, the small town of Bagram was in ancient times an important passageway of the Silk Road for merchants coming from ancient India. The earliest mentions refer to a Persian settlement, followed by the Greek-influenced city planning and further Arab rulers.
06. Bamiyan
Located in central Afghanistan, Bamiyan is one of the last cities where the Buddhist expansion reached. Another culturally rich place, at the crossroads of East and West, Bamiyan’s archeology reveals a mix of Turkish, Greek, Persian, Indian and Chinese influence. Famous for the giant Buddha statues, destroyed in 2001, later discoveries in the area include a few caves with wall paintings from the 5th and 9th centuries and another giant statue,
05. Herat
Herat is an ancient city in western Afghanistan, with several ruins and historical places of interest, such as the Herat Citadel or the Mausoleum of Queen Goharshad. The Friday Mosque has been started as early as the year 1,200 AD and was completed throughout the centuries.
04. Mazar-e Sharif
Legend says that the city of Mazar-e Sharif owes its existence to a dream based on which a shrine was built and then gradually the entire city around it. It is mostly known by tourists as the Blue Mosque City, referring to the Shrine of Hazrat Ali in the center. Mazar-e Sharif is the capital of the Balkh province and a place historically part of several civilizations, which makes it multiethnic and full of interesting contrasts.
03. Kandahar
Alexander the Great founded the city of Alexandria Arachosia in 329 BC, on the place of what today is known as Kandahar. Afghanistan’s second largest city is one of the oldest known human communities, with an intricate history and culture. One of the most interesting places to see in Kandahar is the Friday Mosque of Kandahar, a holy Islamic place of worship considered of utmost importance in the country.
02. Balkh
Considered one of the oldest cities in the world, Balkh in northern Afghanistan was named by the Arabs ‘The Mother of Cities.’ At the crossroads between eastern Asia and the Middle East, Balkh was heavily influenced by the Buddhist culture before the Arab invasion. The ancient ruins of the city include Buddhist constructions and fortifications evoking the old Asian culture.
01. Kabul
The capital of Afghanistan and the country’s largest city, Kabul has a millenary history, as it exists for more than 3,500 years. Some of the city’s attractive sites are the Abdul Rahman Mosque, the Afghan National Museum and the historic park, Gardens of Babur. The Rahman Mosque is fairly new, having been inaugurated in 2012,
Collect Information:
Background Music:
My First 24 Hours in AFGHANISTAN
► SUBSCRIBE for daily travel videos:
► INSTAGRAM? Join me @drewbinsky!
When I say the word AFGHANISTAN, what do you think of?
Yes - what you thought of is true... There has been continuous war in this country since 1979. It's not a very safe place to visit, and only advised for experienced travelers.
That being said, I'm really excited to have this opportunity to explore Afghanistan for the next week. The content that you are about to see over the next 7 days -- in regards to the Afghan people, culture and lifestyle -- does not exist, anywhere, on the internet. You guys are in for a real treat!
Join me as I take show you my first 24 hours in the 3rd biggest city called Mazar-I-Sharif. This place is awesome.
Comment below with any questions you have about traveling Afghanistan, and I will get back to you!
Join me on Instagram! @drewbinsky
FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
►FB: (I post daily videos there too!)
►IG:
►TW:
MORE ABOUT ME:
CONTACT ME:
drew (at) drewbinsky (dot) com
In the streets of KABUL - One Week in AFGHANISTAN!
A tour through the streets of Kabul featuring the most popular sights of the city including the former Kings Palace also known as Darul Aman Palace, The new parliament building, the Shah-do Shamshira Mosque, the Kabul Markets, the Kabul river, Taimani Fortress and Wazir Akbar Khan Hill. If you have any questions regarding Kabul or Afghanistan please ask me in the comments.
▶︎ Support ME and become a PATRON for exclusive perks and help me run this channel - THANKS HEAPS!
▶︎ GET $40 AIRBNB TRAVEL CREDIT
▶︎ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
► BEST FLIGHT DEALS:
▶︎ Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!
▶︎ Read my blog:
▶︎ Email Contact: gotravelyourway@gmail.com
Afghanistan Tourist Attractions: 7 Top Places To Visit
Planning to visit Afghanistan? Check out our Afghanistan Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Afghanistan.
Top Best Places to visit in Afghanistan:
Gardens of Babur, National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul Zoo, Id Gah Mosque, Kabul, Qargha Reservoir, Jama Masjid of Herat, Khyber Pass
Visit our Website:
TOP 7 CITIES IN AFGHANISTAN
Check out the most populated cities of Afghanistan.
BACKPACKING AFGHANISTAN - Wakhan Corridor
My backpacking journey through Afghanistan's rugged Wakhan Corridor. Two weeks in country, 10 days trekking through the Pamir Mountains. It was a wild trip!
RELATED BLOG POST ➜
Join Matt Karsten the Expert Vagabond as he shows you how to travel through the Afghanistan Wakhan Corridor.
#Travel #Afghanistan #Adventure #WakhanCorridor #TravelVideo
SUBSCRIBE ►
---
HOW TO TRAVEL THE WORLD ➜
✘✘ MY CAMERA GEAR ✘✘
▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬
✩ Instagram:
✩ Twitter:
✩ Facebook:
▬▬ ABOUT ▬▬
Hi! I'm Matt -- adventure travel enthusiast, photographer, digital nomad, and professional blogger who's been traveling the world for the past 8 years. Join me as I share entertaining stories, beautiful images, and useful travel tips with you from around the world. Oh, and fun videos like this too. I'm incredibly thankful that I get to do what I love for a living -- sharing travel experiences with you guys!
VISIT ➜
♫ MUSIC ♫
WHERE I GET MY MUSIC
➜
The Unseen Afghanistan
This is copyrighted material NOT to be used, modified or re-uploaded without the permission of the copyright holder! Thank You
Featured on National Geographic Travel:
behind the scenes VLOG:
The Unseen Afghanistan is the first cinematic aerial film uncovering the beautiful never seen before landscape of Afghanistan from above.
Earlier this year I visited Afghanistan after a long 20 years. I was blown away by the natural beauty of my homeland right before the touch down into Kabul airport.
This was a passion project and I believe and hope that it will introduce a different face of #Afghanistan across the world which is rarely known or shown in present times.
For best viewing experience watch it on a bigger screen in HD.
Filmed/Edited: Khyber Khan
Music: M83 - Outro
connect on social:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Twitter:
Business enquiries:
website:
email: khyberr@gmail.com
Afghanistan
Afghan
Kabul
The Unseen Afghanistan
Qandahar
Herat
Mazar
12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq
# 12 Things NOT To Do in Iraq
By:
Iraq is a lovely place.
So know these 12 Things NOT to Do, before you go!
1. Try Not to stand out
Rather than driving fast, surrounded by bodyguards try to blend in as much as possible. Women should dress in local fashion and men should grow out their facial hair.
2. Don't Step On Bread!
Bread is a highly treasured food in Iraq. If you happen across a fallen hunk in the street don't step on it or touch it with your feet!
3. Don't Visit the Borders.
Don't travel near the Syrian, Turkish, or Iranian borders. You may encounter large refugee flows.
4. Don't Bring Bad Luck.
When Iraqis buy a new appliance they will crack an egg over it to wash away any bad luck! Iraqis are very superstitious.
5. Don't Get Jumpy!
You often may see a group of Iraqis shouting and firing rifles. But it's just a traditional way of celebrating a wedding or event. Each tribe has a different song.
6. Don't Bring Bad Luck!
If an Iraqi buys a new car, he may sacrifice a rooster for good luck. If it's a new house he may sacrifice a lamb!
7. Don't Leave the Safe Zones.
Generally speaking, southern Iraq is safer than the Sunni Triangle, and a traveler must be particularly careful in Baghdad, where there are some highly dangerous neighborhoods.
8. DON'T BRING BAD LUCK!
Don't be surprised to find an old shoe hanging in a new house! Iraqis are VERY superstitious!
9. Don't Forget Shots!
The CDC recommends travelers get Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines as you can get these diseases through contaminated food or water in Iraq.
10. Don't Compliment Children!
Don't tell an Iraqi how well-behaved or handsome their child is. They believe this could jinx them with The Evil Eye.
11. Don't Eat Around!
In many places you may find yourself eating from a communal dish. In this case only take the portion that's directly in front of you.
12. Don't Eat with Your Left Hand!
According to the Prophet Muhammad, you should only use your right hand. The left hand is reserved for other things...
Now you can enjoy your stay in this stunningly beautiful and diverse country!
More travel tips here:
AFGHANISTAN Top 50 Tourist Places | Afghanistan Tourism
Afghanistan (Things to do - Places to Visit) - AFGHANISTAN Top Tourist Places
Country in South Asia
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located within south-central Asia. Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan in the south and east; Iran in the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the north; and in the far northeast, China.
Kabul serves as the capital and its largest city. Human habitation in Afghanistan dates back to the Middle Paleolithic Era, and the country's strategic location along the Silk Road connected it to the cultures of the Middle East and other parts of Asia.
AFGHANISTAN Top 50 Tourist Places | Afghanistan Tourism
Things to do in AFGHANISTAN - Places to Visit in Afghanistan
Follow us on Twitter
For Top Tourist Places, Videos Subscribe us on Youtube
Follow us on Facebook
AFGHANISTAN Top 50 Tourist Places - Afghanistan, South Asia