Afghanistan Travel Guide

**Travellers should avoid all travel to Afghanistan due to the security situation, ongoing armed conflict, terrorist attacks, risk of kidnapping, and high crime rates.

Afghanistan is home to dramatic mountain landscapes, snow-capped peaks in winter, sapphire-blue lakes, and a rich heritage of ancient religious and cultural sites. However, the country is now more commonly associated with conflict, damaged infrastructure, and a fragile political environment.

Travel to Afghanistan is extremely rare and not recommended. While it remains a country of immense cultural and natural significance, with sites such as Band-e-Amir National Park and the historic city of Kabul, access to these areas is currently unsafe for tourists. Many famous sites, including the Buddhas of Bamiyan, have suffered irreversible damage.

Governments around the world advise against all travel to Afghanistan, citing it as one of the most dangerous countries. No region is considered safe, and anyone entering the country must exercise extreme caution and respect for local Islamic traditions and laws, particularly under the current regime.

Although Afghanistan remains a land of extraordinary beauty and cultural depth, for now, its visitors are almost exclusively humanitarian workers, journalists, and diplomats operating under strict security protocols. We can only hope for a time when peace and safety allow broader exploration of this remarkable country.