Things to Do in Afghanistan

There are 28 attractions in Afghanistan. Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley, historic valley with monumental buddhist archaeological remains, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
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Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
Historic valley with monumental Buddhist archaeological remains
Historical Site
Mausoleum of Imam Ali
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Mausoleum of Imam Ali
Islamic mausoleum and pilgrimage site in Balkh Province
Mosque
Band-e Amir National Park
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Band-e Amir National Park
Afghanistan's national park with dramatic blue alpine lakes
National Park
Minaret of Jam
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Minaret of Jam
13th-century UNESCO-listed brick minaret standing in remote Ghor
Archaeological Site
Hindu Kush
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Hindu Kush
Mountain range spanning Afghanistan and northern Pakistan
Mountains
Buddhas of Bamiyan
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Buddhas of Bamiyan
Cliffside monumental Buddha statues destroyed in 2001
Ruins
Noshaq
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Noshaq
Afghanistan's highest mountain and Hindu Kush summit
Mountain
Zorkul
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Zorkul
Remote high-altitude lake on Afghanistan-Tajikistan border
Lake
Panjshir Valley
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Panjshir Valley
Mountain valley known for resistance and emerald scenery
Valley
Ai-Khanoum
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Ai-Khanoum
Hellenistic archaeological site at Afghanistan's Oxus frontier
Archaeological Site
National Museum of Afghanistan
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National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum in Kabul housing Afghanistan's archaeological collections
Museum
Koh-i-Baba
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Koh-i-Baba
Mountain range in central Afghanistan, source of several rivers
Mountains
Gardens of Babur
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Gardens of Babur
Timurid-era garden and Babur's tomb in Kabul
Park
Great Mosque of Herat
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Great Mosque of Herat
Historic mosque in Herat renowned for tilework
Mosque
Darul Aman Palace
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Darul Aman Palace
Historic Kabul palace noted for grand but ruined facade
Palace
Safed Koh
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Safed Koh
Mountain range along Afghanistan–Pakistan border, rugged peaks
Mountains
Ghazi Stadium
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Ghazi Stadium
Main Kabul stadium used for football and national events
Stadium
Mes Aynak
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Mes Aynak
Ancient Buddhist archaeological site threatened by copper mining
Archaeological Site
Tillya Tepe
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Tillya Tepe
Archaeological burial site famed for spectacular Bactrian gold
Archaeological Site
Green Mosque, Balkh
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Green Mosque, Balkh
Historic mosque and shrine in ancient Balkh
Mosque
Abdul Rahman Mosque
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Abdul Rahman Mosque
Large mosque in Kabul built in modern Afghan style
Mosque
Haji Piyada Mosque
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Haji Piyada Mosque
Early Islamic mosque in Balkh with distinctive early architecture
Ruins
Mundigak
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Mundigak
Ancient Bronze Age archaeological site near Kandahar
Archaeological Site
Pul-e Khishti Mosque
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Pul-e Khishti Mosque
Large central mosque in Kabul, notable blue dome
Mosque
Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque
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Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque
Early 20th-century Kabul mosque with European-influenced facade
Mosque
Eidgah Mosque
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Eidgah Mosque
Large open-air congregational mosque near Kabul
Mosque
Herat Citadel
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Herat Citadel
Massive citadel in Herat, centuries-old fortress complex
Castle
Tajbeg Palace
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Tajbeg Palace
Historic Kabul palace near Darulaman, Soviet-era ruins
Palace
Alexandria in the Caucasus
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Alexandria in the Caucasus
Hellenistic city foundation near Kapisa, ancient ruins
Archaeological Site
Kabul Zoo
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Kabul Zoo
Longstanding zoo housing native and exotic species.
Museum
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Kuh-e Bandaka
High mountain peak in the Hindu Kush
Mountain
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Nicholas Range (Pamir Mountains)
High Pamir mountain range in northeastern Afghanistan
Mountains
Shortugai
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Shortugai
Ancient Indus-period trading outpost, archaeological site in Afghanistan
Archaeological Site
Mount Sikaram
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Mount Sikaram
Mountain on Afghanistan–Pakistan border with strategic passes
Mountain
Paropamisus Mountains
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Paropamisus Mountains
Mountain range north of the Hindu Kush
Mountains
Surkh Kotal
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Surkh Kotal
Ancient Buddhist archaeological site, Kushan-period inscriptions
Archaeological Site
Khost Mosque
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Khost Mosque
Regional mosque in Paktia Province for congregational prayers
Mosque
Musalla complex
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Musalla complex
Historic mosque complex in Herat with ruined minarets
Archaeological Site
Shahr-e-Gholghola
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Shahr-e-Gholghola
Ruined medieval fortress town near Bamyan, destroyed by Mongols
Ruins
Takht-e Rostam
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Takht-e Rostam
Ancient Buddhist archaeological complex with rock-cut stupa
Archaeological Site
Chaqmaqtin Lake
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Chaqmaqtin Lake
Remote high-altitude lake in Badakhshan, glacial-fed
Lake
Yu Aw Synagogue
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Yu Aw Synagogue
Historic synagogue in Herat reflecting Jewish community heritage
Synagogue
Camp Marmal
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Camp Marmal
Large military base near Mazar-i-Sharif airport
Area
Lashkar Gah Mosque
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Lashkar Gah Mosque
Historic mosque in Kandahar Province, regional religious site
Mosque
Ajar Valley National Park
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Ajar Valley National Park
National park in Afghanistan with rugged valley landscapes
National Park
Naw Bahar
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Naw Bahar
Rural settlement in Balkh Province, northern Afghanistan
Shrine
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Urta Tagay
Rural village in Takhar Province, Afghanistan
Islands
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Nuristan National Park
Mountainous national park protecting diverse alpine ecosystems
National Park
Tepe Fullol
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Tepe Fullol
Bronze Age archaeological site with notable metal finds
Ruins
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Golzar, Kandahar
Village in Kandahar Province
Ruins
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Gurg Tapah
Monument
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Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
UNESCO site featuring 12th-century brick minaret
Historical Site