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Attractions, food, stays and travel essentials, with ratings, reviews, opening hours and directions.
Places in Afghanistan on the World Heritage List.
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
Listed 2003
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
Listed 2002
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Public transport and paid services in Afghanistan.
Apps for booking a taxi or a ride in Afghanistan.
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Operators checked against their official websites in October 2026; services that have stopped running are not listed. Logos and Wikipedia links: Wikidata (CC0)
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Kabul · International · KBL
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Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.
Average conditions in Kabul
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high | 5° | 7° | 14° | 20° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 30° | 26° | 21° | 13° | 8° |
| Avg. low | -6° | -5° | 0° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 0° | -4° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 40 | 65 | 78 | 79 | 48 | 30 | 34 | 42 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 19 |
| Humidity | 53% | 59% | 55% | 51% | 44% | 33% | 29% | 30% | 30% | 33% | 41% | 45% |
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Budget
$25
Per person, per day
Mid-range
$60
Per person, per day
Luxury
$165
Per person, per day
| Budget | Mid-range | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $10 | $35 | $95 |
| Food and drink | $5 | $10 | $25 |
| Local transport | $5 | $5 | $15 |
| Activities | $5 | $10 | $30 |
Estimate from World Bank price levels (2024). Actual costs vary by city and season. World Bank
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We do not label countries as safe or unsafe. Below is the official advice from two governments, with the date it was last updated. Always read the full advice before you travel.
US Department of State
Level 4 of 4Do not travel
Do not traveldue to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, natural disasters, and limited health facilities. Do not travel to Afghanistan for any reason We urge American citizens in Afghanistan to leave immediately. U.S. citizens seeking U.S. government help to leave the country should email their complete biographic details, contact information (email and phone number), and U.S. passport number to AfghanistanACS@state.gov. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul suspended operations in 2021. The U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan. The Taliban actively surveil and monitor travelers. U.S.-Afghan dual nationals and U.S. citizens linked to NGOs face higher risks of surveillance. The Taliban’s so-called General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) and the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice and Complaints (PVPV) are responsible for enforcing directives and edicts issued by Taliban authorities. Multiple terrorist groups are active in Afghanistan. U.S. citizens are targets of kidnapping and hostage-taking, and may become targets for violence. There is a high risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals in Afghanistan. All American citizens, including tourists and U.S.-Afghan dual nationals, are targeted for detention. Lawful Permanent Residents who previously supported the United States in Afghanistan may also be targeted. For example, anyone who worked as an interpreter could be targeted. The Taliban have harassed and detained aid, faith-based organization, and…
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Advises against all travel to the whole country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan You should not travel to Afghanistan. The security situation is volatile and tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have previously resulted in violent clashes in border regions. Travel throughout Afghanistan is extremely dangerous and a number of border crossings are not currently open. There is a heightened risk of British nationals being detained in Afghanistan. If you are a British national and you are detained in Afghanistan, you could face months or years of imprisonment. FCDO’s ability to help you is extremely limited and support in person is not possible in Afghanistan. For more details about the risks in Afghanistan, see Safety and security. Do not travel to Afghanistan You should not travel to Afghanistan. The FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan, even if you are part of an organised tour group. There is a high risk of British nationals being detained or kidnapped, and terrorists often target places frequented by foreign nationals. The FCDO’s ability to provide assistance in Afghanistan is severely limited. Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions There are heighted tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, including clashes in border areas. FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan. Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. UK government support Support for British nationals is severely limited in Afghanistan. There is no British Embassy…
Stories, itineraries and practical advice for travelling in Afghanistan.
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