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28-Apr-2004 20:34
by: Ak_Saj »

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23-Nov-2009 03:31
by: kj439 »

1000 replies , 113,266 views location: Afghanistan

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Afghanistan travel safety questions

Like the sticky Is Nepal safe? thread on the Subcontinent branch, we propose that you ask similar questions or post travel safety-related information and experiences on and in Afghanistan here.

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posted
23-Nov-2009 04:41
by: danielsprague »

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23-Nov-2009 04:43
by: danielsprague »

0 replies , 10 views location: Afghanistan

Toraghundi to Herat

Can anyone tell me what security is like (by Afghan standards) on the road from the Turkmenistan border at Toraghundi to Herat? I'm planning to drive it after a month or so.

Thanks

Daniel

Edited by: danielsprague

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posted
22-Nov-2009 21:01
by: musafir »

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23-Nov-2009 03:37
by: chitralguy »

2 replies , 39 views location: Afghanistan

is mazar i sharif safe for a weekend visit from Uzbekistan?

is mazar i sharif safe for a weekend visit from Uzbekistan?I look Afghan and speak a little Dari.

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posted
20-Nov-2009 01:42
by: afghanguy »

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21-Nov-2009 00:12
by: chitralguy »

6 replies , 119 views location: Afghanistan

Flights from Kabul to Peshawar and Islamabad

Salam
Good news for fellow travelers, Kam air has started flights from Kabul to Peshawar and Islamabad on a remarkable prices. This is the detail.
Kabul to Peshawar by Kam air.
Days thursday and sunday.
Departure time. 8 am from Kabul airport. Flight duration something like 45 minutes or so.
Price 4950 Afghanis.
Kabul to Islamabad.
Price is something like 8000Afghanis. It is recommended to fly from Kabul to Peshawar or Islamabad rather than entering to Pakistan by land through Khyber pass due to unstable circumstances in the Khyber Agency.
Safe travels.

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posted
18-Nov-2009 10:06
by: agnieszka1221 »

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20-Nov-2009 01:41
by: mountaintourism »

12 replies , 233 views location: Afghanistan

Tajikistan -> Afghanistan -> Pakistan -> doable? safe?

I just received confirmation that I will be receiving my Afghanistan visa shortly, so now the big question, is it doable and will I survive? As an American all we hear in the media is war, Taliban, war, etc. I want to see Afghanistan for myself but I surely have no death wish. Is anyone aware of how doable is it for a solo female American traveler (traveling on European passport) to cross from Tajikistan (in the south-west, not east) into Afghanistan, safely travel to Herat then over to Pakistan via some southern border (basically nowhere near Islamabad, Jalalabad and those areas) overland (I don't want to fly anywhere). I will be there about March 2010 and I haven't done all my research yet, so forgive me, but I don't want to travel somewhere if I'm going to be in a constant state of fear. Any advice, words of wisdom?

  • should I wear head covering and long sleeves/pants at all tim...
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posted
17-Nov-2009 08:26
by: Riesj »

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22-Nov-2009 05:29
by: chitralguy »

17 replies , 285 views location: Afghanistan

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Visa

I like to enter Afghanistan from Iran on foot. Is it possible to get visa for Afghanistan? And where is the best place to get a visa in Iran? And is the road to Herat the best place to cross the border?

Riesj ( from the Netherlands)

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posted
02-Nov-2009 14:38
by: dmitri1999 »

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12-Nov-2009 05:10
by: chitralguy »

28 replies , 709 views location: Afghanistan

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What places to visit around Kabul?

I am looking to visit some villages and other places that are good for pictures(landscapes,mountains,etc)
Can someone recommend something. All have to be done within 1 full day(eg. 8am-6pm)

Dmitri

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posted
30-Oct-2009 22:03
by: stunyman »

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06-Nov-2009 04:35
by: mountaintourism »

14 replies , 463 views location: Afghanistan

any experiences w/ ariana airlines from turkey to kabul

I've been trying to figure out the best (cheapest) way from the uk to kabul, ariana lits flights from istanbul on thier site but doesn't offer a schedule or fares (they do for the other routes). haven't had luck contacting the website as of yet. anyone have any experiences with this airline? istanbul would be my preference for a layover as it seems more interesting and economical than going via frankfurt and dubai. need to enter by the 15th of november, any suggestion would be appreciated.
thanks

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posted
30-Oct-2009 21:57
by: xnothingxheldxb... »

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04-Nov-2009 01:57
by: afghanguy »

6 replies , 471 views location: Afghanistan

Afghanistan on the fly...

Hey Everyone!

I know I am going to get ripped to shreds for this...but I just wanted to state that IMHO Afghanistan is not as bad as what the media says. I hitched to mazar and then to Kabul...I slept on the street in Kabul for my first night...and then I had 4 guys literally abduct me and make me their guest - they were afraid someone else would get to host me first!

its all about being comfortable with the situation. yeah there's a risk...but I still think its better than Iraq. I had bad vibes all over in n.iraq but as long as you are on the main roads in afghanistan you should be alright.

i even got a message from someone who had drive across the khyber pass and onto bamyan and was going to explore around there before going back to Kabul.

of course waking up to find out that a UN compound had been attacked at first light wasnt very good...who knows what will happen wit... more »

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posted
29-Oct-2009 22:41
by: bjorken »

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03-Nov-2009 23:50
by: lost_sputnik »

2 replies , 215 views location: Afghanistan

GBAO permission for Tadjikistan / Afghanistan trip. (Crosspost)

Dear everyone.

I am currently looking into the possibilities for at trip to Tadjikistan and the Wakhan corridor in Afghanistan next summer.

My plan is to fly to Dushanbeh, enter Afghanistan via Ishkashim and return to Tadjikistan via the same crossing.

As I will need a double entry Tadjik visa, I am planning to apply through the nearest embassy, which is in Berlin.

My concern is the GBAO permission for my re-entry to Tadjikistan.

So. Questions:

* Will my GBAO permission follow my double entry visa, so that I wouldn't need to obtain a new one before reenterring Tadjikistan?

* If not, how will I be able to arrange a new GBAO permission?

  • Do the Tadjik embassies in Europe issue GBAO permits? (The Berlin embassy website provides no information regarding this)

I hope anyone can help me with these questions. more »

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posted
25-Oct-2009 19:07
by: Saramaca »

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05-Nov-2009 07:17
by: chitralguy »

18 replies , 648 views location: Afghanistan

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Solo woman in the Wakhan corridor

I've thoroughly read the messages on this branch and have found some very useful information.

I'm going to be cycling and trekking in Tajikistan. I was thinking of doing a side trip to the Wakhan corridor. How safe do you think it is for a solo woman to cycle from Ishkashtim to Sharhad-E-Braghul ? The Nelles map shows a road going around Tilabay Nature reserve which would give opportunity for a nice loop. Anyone knows if this is doable and how long it would take? (Hard to find any information on distances and road conditions in the region).

For those who also know Pakistan, how would you rate the Wakhan corridor compared to the Northern part of the KKH (from Kunjerab to Gilgit) ?

Thx !

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posted
21-Oct-2009 22:38
by: FenianMark »

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04-Nov-2009 02:16
by: afghanguy »

6 replies , 452 views location: Afghanistan

Visa on Arrival Afghanistan

Does anyone know if you can get a visa on arrival at the Afghan border with Iran? (Irish Passport)

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posted
20-Oct-2009 00:49
by: FenianMark »

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04-Nov-2009 01:23
by: chitralguy »

32 replies , 874 views location: Afghanistan

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Visiting Herat from Iran

Hi,

I am spending a month in Iran soon and am condsidering an excursion to Herat in Afghanistan. Does anyone know how safe this is for a westerner? (White Irish guy) Id be grateful for any info anyone might have about this or about how to get around (hire private taxi from border, bus, where to stay, what to see etc..

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posted
13-Oct-2009 01:31
by: stoephi »

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19-Oct-2009 00:48
by: mountaintourism »

13 replies , 628 views location: Afghanistan

German traveller to Afghanistan

Salam,
I have a question for security. I'm an multy-country-traveller and miss from the UN-States only Afghanistan. But I'm not shure if it is wise to travel as a German to this country because of the political situation. There was some Taliban--Terror-Warnings against Germany in the last weeks.
I'm a very experianced traveller and have been for example four years ago to Waziristan and travelled to the Kyber-Pass, Dara Adam Khel etc. Unfurtunatley I missed Afghanistan at this time.
If I would travel to Afghanistan what do you think in which aeras I would be relativly safe?
Thank you!

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posted
10-Oct-2009 22:03
by: kgh »

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17-Oct-2009 19:02
by: chitralguy »

2 replies , 283 views location: Afghanistan

Security note on Surkh Khotal

I was traveling on the Mazar to Kabul road on Wednesday October 7th. We had planned a short side trip to the Surkh Kotal archaeological site near Pul-e Khuri. However, at Pul-e Khumri we learned that there had been a rocket attack the previous night on a police post beside Surkh Kotal. As a result, there was a lot of police activity in the area and we were gently advised that this was not a good time to visit.

I hope that this was just an isolated incident and that it will be OK to visit Surkh Kotal again in the near future. But it may be worth checking on current status before heading up there.

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posted
05-Oct-2009 21:43
by: benarli »

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20-Oct-2009 19:33
by: afghanguy »

14 replies , 667 views location: Afghanistan

afganistan in winter

hi1
i have 20 days in december and i want go to afganistan between 19 december to 10 january .
i know that make so cold in winter but i want know if is posible make this trip.
from peshawar to kabul -panshjir valley and then heratand return to kabul.
thank you for request

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