East Afghanistan

WARNING: The Eastern provinces of Afghanistan are extremely dangerous and volatile, in particular the Pashtun tribal areas along the Pakistani border. Most foreign governments advise against all travel to these regions. If you must go please see War zone safety.

This section covers the Eastern portion of Afghanistan. This region is inhabitanted by the nationalist Pashtuns and they have cultural links with Pakistan, and is influenced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, another historic name for this area was Afghania Province.

Overview
Cities
  • Kabul - the capital of the country
  • Bamiyan - the site of the Buddhas that were destroyed by the Taliban, and an atmospheric town.
Other Destinations
  • Band-e Amir - 5 stunning turquoise lakes in a remote, striking setting
  • Khyber Pass - a legendary pass and the only place for foreigners to cross legally into Pakistan.
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Kabul
Kabul
Kabul has been the capital of Afghanistan since about 1776. The city has been badly damaged during the various 1979–2001 wars, particularly its western parts. Kabul Travel Guide »
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Bamiyan
Bamiyan
Bamiyan is the main town in Bamiyan Province. Bamiyan Travel Guide »
Band-e Amir
Band-e Amir
Band-e Amir are a stunning group of turquoise lakes in Eastern Afghanistan. They sit high in the Hindu Kush at an altitude … Band-e Amir Travel Guide »
Jalalabad
Jalalabad
Jalalabad is a city in eastern Afghanistan, with a population of nearly 900,000 people. It is the capital of Nangarhar province … Jalalabad Travel Guide »
Ghazni
Ghazni
Ghazni is a small city and province south of Kabul Ghazni Travel Guide »
Bagram
Bagram is in Afghanistan. Bagram Travel Guide »
Kakrak Valley
Kakrak Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Afghanistan. Kakrak Valley Travel Guide »
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