Mazar-i-Sharif
Destination
Mazar-I-Sharif is the fourth largest city of Afghanistan and home to multi-ethnic groups.
We can arrive the city via Air/300 Km or Land/ about 400 Km. The land way is very beautiful and the landscape is stunning. We organize the travel as a picnic. We travel first from Kabul to Bamyan and after overnight stay in Bamyan and Band-i-Amer travel to Maza-i-sharif. We will cross the Hindu Kush via the 3363m high Salang Tunnel.
We will visit the Blue Mosque in the heart of Mazar-I-Sharif. This is a mosque which Sunni Muslims believe contains the tomb of Ali ibn Ab Ṭalib, cousin and son-in law of Prophet Muhammad (S). Blue Mosque is even more spectacular at night.
Mazar-I-Sharif bazaar is not only the rug production of Afghanistan, but considered the rug hub of Central Asia. We lunch at the bazaar and explore around old town.
Drive 25km out to Balkh – this town is believed to be the center of the Bactrian Empire, even before the arrival of Alexander the Great. It was destroyed many times by Chengis Khan and Timur-i-lang.
According our program, we return back to Kabul stopping at Tashkurgan on the way and after crossing the Somali plain to Charikar arriving Kabul city.
Hazrat Ali Mazar
Embark on a journey to Mazar-i-Sharif, the vibrant heart of northern Afghanistan. Known as the ‘Noble Shrine,’ this ancient city is steeped in history and spirituality. Explore the majestic Blue Mosque, an architectural masterpiece adorned with intricate tilework and soaring minarets. Lose yourself in the bustling streets of the old bazaar, where the sights, sounds, and scents of daily life create an unforgettable sensory experience. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Mazar-i-Sharif, where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly, offering a glimpse into Afghanistan’s past, present, and future.
