Afghanistan

Afghanistan

An Afghanistan tour from Pakistan usually means Kabul, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif or the Bamiyan valley, places with long historical links to the wider region. Adventure Planners plans trips to Afghanistan on request, and only after checking the current travel advisories, border status and entry rules, which change often.

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Why visit Afghanistan

Afghanistan sits on old Silk Road routes, and its history carries Buddhist, Persian, Timurid and Mughal layers. The Bamiyan valley, where two giant Buddha statues stood until 2001, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and nearby Band-e-Amir became the country's first national park in 2009. The Minaret of Jam in Ghor province, built in the late 12th century, was the first Afghan site added to the UNESCO list.

Best time to visit Afghanistan

  • April to June: spring and early summer are mild in Kabul, Herat and Bamiyan.
  • July and August: hot in the lowlands around Jalalabad and Mazar-i-Sharif, cooler in the central highlands.
  • September and October: dry, clear autumn weather, well suited to Bamiyan and the lakes of Band-e-Amir.
  • November to March: cold winters, with heavy snow in the mountains that can close high roads.

Afghanistan visa for Pakistani passport holders

Pakistani passport holders need a visa arranged before travel. The Afghan embassy in Islamabad and the consulate in Peshawar handle applications. Visa rules for Pakistani passport holders change often; we check the current requirements when you enquire.

Things to do in Afghanistan

  • Kabul: the Gardens of Babur, where the first Mughal emperor is buried, and the National Museum.
  • Herat: the Friday Mosque with its blue tilework and the old Citadel of Herat.
  • Mazar-i-Sharif: the Blue Mosque, the city's best-known landmark.
  • Bamiyan: the empty niches of the Buddha statues, the Shahr-e Gholghola ruins and the lakes of Band-e-Amir.

Travel between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Land crossings between the two countries, including Torkham near Peshawar, have been closed or restricted to general passenger travel for long periods, and conditions can change quickly. Travel advisories from Pakistan and other governments are updated often as well. We check the current advisories, border status and flight options when you enquire, and we will tell you plainly if we think a trip should wait.

Plan your trip

If Afghanistan is on your list, tell us your dates and the places you hope to see, and we will advise on the current situation before anything is booked. For Timurid architecture and Silk Road cities in a more settled setting, see Uzbekistan, or browse all our international tours.