Afghanistan: Autumn adventure to the untrodden path...

“I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom...” General George S. Patton

Our two weeks Afghan Autumn Trip will cover most of the major towns such as Kabul, Mazhar-e Sharif, Balkh, Kholm, Bamiyan and Ban-e Emir National Park, Herat and Nangarhar and learn their significance to the Ancient Silk Routes.

Afghanistan is one of my off the beaten track destinations. And people were wondering why on earth we want to venture into this war-torn country.

From a security perspective, Afghanistan has improved a lot and is relatively safe. Do not be misinformed by the internet! Afghanistan's history has been dominated by extensive warfare. After the US withdrawal in 2021, the conflict-ravaged country, has seen an increase in tourism since the Taliban returned to power. The hospitality in Afghanistan is so welcoming. During our two weeks' travel in Afghanistan, we met with some of the kindest people ever.

For those who love nature, Afghanistan's countryside offers some of the most unspoiled, authentic and mesmerizing scenic landscape with ancient history. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for visiting Afghanistan, when the weather is pleasant across the whole country.

Afghanistan is a landlock country, sharing borders with Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, China and Tajikistan. During this trip, we will be visiting some towns near these borders.

We had to buy a separate travel insurance coverage as our existing travel insurance does not cover Afghanistan because of its notorious reputation.

(Masjid Saidina Ali and Shrine in Mazar-e Sharif)

The Afghan Autumn Itinerary:
Day 01: Leaving the hustle and bustle of life...
Day 02: Stop over of a long haul flight in Sharjah...
Day 03: The forgotten chapter of the Hippie Trail in Kabul...
Day 04: Mazar-e Sharif Saidina Ali Blue Mosque and Shrine...
Day 05: A hub of Zoroastrianism and Buddhism in Balkh...

Day 06: Kholm, the Historical Ancient City...
Day 07: The Buddhas of Bamiyan, a destruction of heritage...
Day 08: Band e Emir, Grand Canyon of Afghanistan...
Day 09: Herat, the Pearl of Khorasan...
Day 10: The legacy of the Mujahideens in Herat...

Day 11: Herat to Kabul unfortunate flight oversights...
Day 12: A Romantic Evening in Kabul...
Day 13: Nangarhar, once a major opium producer...
Day 14: Goodbye Afghanistan...

Next Destination: Borders of Thailand

Afghan 01: Leaving the hustle and bustle of life...👉