Location: Kabul
Top Things to do in Kabul
Top 10 Things to do in Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul (/ˈkɑːbʊl/; Persian: [ˈkɒːbul]) is the capital of Afghanistan and its largest city, located in the eastern section of the country. It is also a municipality, forming part of the greater Kabul Province. According to estimates in 2015, the population of Kabul is 4.635 million, which includes all the major ethnic groups. Rapid urbanization had made Kabul the world's 75th largest city.
Restaurants in Kabul
1. Babur Tomb
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By agusticassa - Girona, Spain
It seems to be the best attraction in Kabul, very good visitor center with lots of information about the history of the Gardens and tombs. Nice walk through the Gardens, with the grave I could visit very cool. Local price I paid 25 times cheaper than the price for a foreigner, because I was with a group of local people.
2. Darul Aman Palace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Ebazinam - Oklahoma
When in Afghanistan, this is a site to see. It was once an incredible tribute to decadence that has been wrecked beyond repair. It is interesting to see the building techniques and architecture in such a location as central Afghanistan.
3. Qargha Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By hamza471 - Kabul, Afghanistan
Qargha Lake has a nice view and there are many restaurants nearby. It is very crowded on Fridays, rest of the week days its normal. Swimming in the lake is usually risky and not recommended.
4. Kabul Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 96joshuap - Sydney, Australia
The museum is well presented, with Dari and English descriptions for every exhibit, staff are friendly and would try to tell you about the pictures with their limited English. The museum has a huge number of Buddhist artefacts, which I think is remarkable especially considering the previous Taliban rule. Most exhibits are in glass cases so it is unlikely that you will get good photography so if I were you I would not pay for the photography fee.
5. National Museum of Afghanistan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 96joshuap - Sydney, Australia
Most people do not know about Afghan history beyond the last 40 years since the fall of the Shah, the National Museum of Afghanistan provide a good introduction to Afghan history from stone age. There is a decent number of exhibits, especially Buddhist artefacts.
6. Christian Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Saba A - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
This is perhaps the only Christian cemetery in the city. Originally built in 1879 to bury the remains of the Second Anglo-Afghan wars, since then it also holds the remains of missionaries from a century or so ago, and their children (it was sad to see the graves of a number of babies and toddlers), those who remained behind and passed away from diseases or road accidents in the 1950s, more recently, a few aid workers who were killed during their deployment in the country. The cemetery also holds plaques of British, Canadian, Australian and Kiwi forces, and the names of men who died in the war in Afghanistan since 2011. Although it is a cemetery, I did not expect it to be the serene place that it was, with the current caretaker's grandfather, who was quite a celebrity of sorts a few years ago until he was alive for taking care of the place, has planted many fruit trees. I have heard that the British embassy now pays for the upkeep of the place.
7. Shah-e Doh Shamshira Mosque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By JamJul - Sofia, Bulgaria
This unusual but beautiful two storey mosque stands by the Kabul river. In a small square outside the mosque there are always people selling bird seed and plenty of people feeding it to the pigeons that swoop down from the ledges on the mosque and other nearby buildings. Taking a walk along the row of shops by the river side can be quite entertaining, a chance to see how Kabul is changing.
8. Babur Gardens Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Mena_Traveller - Saarbrucken, Germany
If you are in Kabul and your security allows, please go to Babur Garden. Its very beautiful landscaped and visited by many Afghan families especially in the summer. Its worth seeing!
9. Bibi Mahroo Hill
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By 96joshuap - Sydney, Australia
Bibi Mahroo Hill, as known as Swimming Pool Hill or Teppe Bemaru, is a hill overlooking Wazir Akbar Khan. The swimming pool on top was famous for being the execution ground of the Taliban in the past. Now the hill is developed into a very nice park with benches and shades. It also enjoys panoramic views of the Kabul city.
10. Ziarat-e Sakhi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By 96joshuap - Sydney, Australia
Ziarat Sakhi is my favourite mosque in Kabul. It is next to the Kart-e-Sakhi cemetery and a small children's playground, where a lot of locals hang out. It is located next to a hill with a lot of houses built atop. On the street leading to the entrance are stalls selling children's toys, snacks, drinks and other various food items.
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