Eastern Afghanistan

Region

Kabul and the mountains and valleys around it. The capital has the Babur gardens and the national museum, Bamiyan has the empty niches of its giant Buddhas and the blue lakes of Band-e Amir, Ghazni has Ghaznavid minarets, and Jalalabad sits on the road to the Khyber Pass. Check travel advice before going.

Eastern Afghanistan Band-e Amir National ParkHindu KushPanjshir ValleyKoh-i-BabaSafed KohGhazi StadiumMes AynakAbdul Rahman MosquePul-e Khishti MosqueShah-Do Shamshira MosqueEidgah MosqueTajbeg PalaceAlexandria in the CaucasusKabul ZooMount SikaramKhost MosqueShahr-e-GholgholaAjar Valley National ParkNuristan National ParkBamyanGhazniGardezNational Museum of AfghanistanGardens of BaburBuddhas of BamiyanDarul Aman PalaceCultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan ValleyJalalabadCharikarKabul

Eastern Afghanistan essentials

Country: Afghanistan
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Afghani (؋)
Language: Pashto

Where to Go in Eastern Afghanistan

City Ghazni GhazniOld Ghaznavid capital City Jalalabad JalalabadEastern city near the Khyber Pass City Bamyan BamyanValley of the destroyed giant Buddhas City Charikar CharikarCity in Parwan, Afghanistan History Buddhas of Bamiyan Buddhas of BamiyanCliffside monumental Buddha statues destroyed in 2001 History Darul Aman Palace Darul Aman PalaceHistoric Kabul palace noted for grand but ruined facade History Mes Aynak Mes AynakAncient Buddhist archaeological site threatened by copper mining History Tajbeg Palace Tajbeg PalaceHistoric Kabul palace near Darulaman, Soviet-era ruins Nature Band-e Amir National Park Band-e Amir National ParkAfghanistan's national park with dramatic blue alpine lakes Nature Hindu Kush Hindu KushMountain range spanning Afghanistan and northern Pakistan Nature Koh-i-Baba Koh-i-BabaMountain range in central Afghanistan, source of several rivers Nature Gardens of Babur Gardens of BaburTimurid-era garden and Babur's tomb in Kabul
Regions & Cities
Bamyan Explore Bamyan Bamyan’s cliff faces hold the hollowed niches where giant Buddha statues once stood; visitors come for those ruins, the nearby Band-e Amir lakes, hazara culture, and trekking through high, lonesome valleys. Ghazni Explore Ghazni Ghazni’s hilltop citadel and battered minarets recall its Ghaznavid past; travelers who make the trip seek ruined forts, tile fragments in the local museum and jaggery-sweet street snacks between bazaars. Gardez Explore Gardez In Paktia’s foothills, Gardez attracts those wanting to see Pashtun life - lively bazaars, lamb tandoor grills, and mud-brick fort remnants. National Museum of Afghanistan Explore National Museum of Afghanistan Located in Kabul, the National Museum of Afghanistan preserves archaeological finds and manuscripts from pre‑Islamic and Islamic periods; visitors come to see artifacts and Afghanistan’s material history. Gardens of Babur Explore Gardens of Babur In Kabul, the Gardens of Babur surround the 16th-century Timurid tomb with terraced lawns, fountains and shaded paths; residents and visitors use the garden for quiet walks and to study early Mughal landscaping. Buddhas of Bamiyan Explore Buddhas of Bamiyan Buddhas of Bamiyan were monumental cliff carvings in Bamyan destroyed in 2001; their niches, surrounding rock art and archaeological deposits continue to draw visitors and researchers. Darul Aman Palace Explore Darul Aman Palace An early 20th-century palace on Kabul’s western approach, Darul Aman has historic importance and recent restoration work; visitors note its neoclassical façade and its role in Afghanistan’s modern history. Explore Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley Bamiyan Valley’s cultural landscape cliffs hold carved Buddha niches, monastic remains and highland grazing; visitors come for archaeology, valley panoramas and nearby Band‑e Amir lakes.

Top Cities in Eastern Afghanistan

Ghazni Jalalabad Bamyan Charikar Gardez Kabul

Eastern Afghanistan at a Glance

Local Time
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