The country located on the Silk Road surprises visitors with its breathtaking and different landscapes. Now, admiring them may become more difficult.
Located between South Asia and the Middle East, in the valleys of the rugged Hindu Kush range, Afghanistan’s scenery makes the hearts of adventure-loving travelers throb. Photo: Business Insider.
From lush green plains, snow-capped peaks, blue lakes to red sand deserts and colorful spring flowers, this place has a diverse and spacious landscape. Photo: Themoonsondiaries.
However, the unstable political situation with recent conflicts makes accessing the country’s unique destinations more difficult than ever. Photo: Gocabo.
Band-e Amir National Park: Afghanistan’s first national park was established in 2009, with 6 beautiful lakes located at an altitude of 3,000 m, among the mountains of the Hindu Kush range. Coming here in spring and summer, when the weather is at its best, visitors will see the blue water of Band-e Panir and Band-e Gholaman lakes. Photo: Fanpop.
Broghil Valley: Located on the border with Pakistan, this valley stands out as it is nestled between high mountains. Whether it’s summer or winter, the majesty of the scenery here makes visitors overwhelmed. In particular, traveling along the Broghil pass to Chitral (Pakistan), you will enjoy a rare and spectacular picture. Photo: Ecoclub.
Wakhan: This border area has a distinctively varying landscape, from grasslands to high mountains, with a clear river winding through the valley. Not only that, the cultural diversity makes this place bring many interesting experiences to visitors. Photo: Extravagabond.
Zorkul Lake: Once named Victoria by the British, this lake is located in the Pamir Mountains, running along the border of Afghanistan and Tajikistan. This is also the starting point of the Amu Darya River, with its water from mountain glaciers. Photo: Peakvisor.
Bamyan: Previously, Bamyan was famous for its giant Buddha statues carved into the cliffs. This structure was destroyed by the Taliban in March 2001, but this ancient city still has many interesting things and beautiful landscapes for visitors to explore. Photo: Britanica.
Ghorband Valley, Parwan: Coming to Ghorband in spring, visitors will admire peach and apple trees blooming brilliantly throughout the valley. The river of the same name brings abundant water to this valley, helping the trees look green and stand out among the arid mountains. Photo: Business Insider.
Ghorband Valley, Parwan: Coming to Ghorband in spring, visitors will admire peach and apple trees blooming brilliantly throughout the valley. The river of the same name brings abundant water to this valley, helping the trees look green and stand out among the arid mountains. Photo: Business Insider.
Grass hill next to Maymana, Faryab: Maymana is the capital of Faryab province, northwest of Afghanistan, near the Turkmenistan border. From this city, visitors can see green grass hillsides stretching to the horizon. Photo: Livejournal.