Bamiyan What to Pack

Luggage and bags: Bamiyan is the heart of the Central Highlands and is surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountains so it can get cold.

For day treks bring a sturdy day backpack and a water container.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Always have a sweater or a fleece jacket when you come, summer, spring - anytime.

In the winter you had better have a parka and protection from snow, like a good outter water proof jacket. Hat is essential and good sturdy shoes or boots

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Always have sun screen cream and sun glasses. Ladies bring your own tampons and such since you won't find anything here.
The air is dry so bring body lotion and a lot of conditioner for your hair.

Photo Equipment: A digital camera is great. No film is on sale in the bazaar, that I know of.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Sleeping bag and liner is a good idea and maybe a walking pole or two if you are going to hike around the Buddahs or Koh-e-Baba mountains.

Miscellaneous: Thuraya phone, GPS, altimeter would be handy. Plus, Guess what? Bamiyan now has mobile phone accessibility so bring your phone and buy your Roshan chip here.