Kabul Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 the people, the stories, the experience 


Con

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 After year 1992 the view of Kabul has been changed totally, almost everything has been destroyed. 


In a nutshell

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 Hopefully one day a person can come here to see a new city 

 

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Things to Do  

Clothing Suggestion

Clothing Suggestion, Kabul

 notta Says:  Clothing Suggestion:Warm woolens during winterLadies are required to cover the head, as per local sensitivities Health Concern:Use bottled mineral water onlySeasons: Summer (July - September) - Temperature 25 to 41°CAutumn (September - Nov.) - Temperature 12 to 25°CWinter... 

Hotels  

Kabul Serena Hotel

 2 Reviews and 33 Opinions  After almost 4 years in Afghanistan, for a change, I thought of spending some nights in the most... 

Restaurants  

Red Dragon Japanese Restaurant @ The Galleria: Sushi in Kabul

Red Dragon Japanese Restaurant @ The Galleria: Sushi in Kabul, Kabul

 shoakh Says:  The Japanese Restaurant that is also called Red Dragon, is located at the Galleria, is a quiet and personal place. It has a very cozy atmosphere, Japanese decorations, friendly staff and warm ambiance. The food is great, fresh and delicious. And it is cheap!! $10 for a 3... 

Taverna Du Liban: Favourite Lebanese Restaurant in Kabul

Taverna Du Liban: Favourite Lebanese Restaurant in Kabul, Kabul

 Penelope4 Says:  The owner continues to improve the setting of his restaurant to help the foreigners enjoy their time in Kabul. Taverna Du Liban is much safer than before and the service is getting faster. Take your time in reading the menu so you can explore the Lebanese cuisine each time... 

L'Atmosphere: Popular for steak among others

L'Atmosphere: Popular for steak among others, Kabul

 Penelope4 Says:  Gone were the days where we'd look forward to going to this restaurant because a foreign band would be playing real good music! There are many reasons to come back to this restaurant. When you visit it in summer, you will know why it should be the number 1 address in Kabul... 

Los Amigos Steakhouse: Spanish-Afghan foods

Los Amigos Steakhouse: Spanish-Afghan foods, Kabul

 Penelope4 Says:  It is not easy to find the restaurant as you won't find any sign outside. The soups are okay but desserts are the main reason why I come here. Other restaurants in Kabul do not offer much of desserts. French fries are not their best but the steaks are tender and yummy. The... 

Safi Landmark Hotel/Restaurant: Very popular and best located restaurant in Kabul

Safi Landmark Hotel/Restaurant: Very popular and best located restaurant in Kabul, Kabul

 Penelope4 Says:  On 26 February 2010, attacks took place near Safi Landmark. As of this writing there are reports that guesthouses and hotels near Safi are still taking place at 9:00 a.m. Kabul time. I will update my tips as I learn more.When the security situation was not as bad, I used to... 

Boccaccio Restaurant: Want to have a great time - go to Boccaccio!

Boccaccio Restaurant: Want to have a great time - go to Boccaccio!, Kabul

 Penelope4 Says:  There are two checkpoints before reaching the restaurant.The restaurant is equipped with metal detector machine at the entrance. Before you reach the dining rooms, you will notice the lounge which is nicely arranged with good lighting and a huge plasma screen tv so if you... 

Anaar Indian Restaurant: Most popular Indian restaurant in Kabul

Anaar Indian Restaurant: Most popular Indian restaurant in Kabul, Kabul

 Penelope4 Says:  My occasional visits to Anaar Restaurant are quite memorable because of the food and the ambiance. The kitchen is authentic and you can taste the fine spices as you savour the tender meat. At night, the lighting is not my most favourite but it makes the get-together more... 

Kabul Serena Hotel/Restaurant: Most famous hotel/restaurant in Kabul

Kabul Serena Hotel/Restaurant: Most famous hotel/restaurant in Kabul, Kabul

 Penelope4 Says:  In Kabul, you will find the most complete breakfast at Serena Hotel. If you happen to stay in a guesthouse or hotel in Kabul and yearn for a very good breakfast, then Serena is the place. They serve brunch and buffet dinner as well. The Silk Route Restaurant is open from 6... 

Nightlife  

Follow your security guidelines

Follow your security guidelines, Kabul

 Anastasia73 Says:  There are quite some international spots which are common to be visited by mostly expatriates. UN has always published recommended restaurants or bars which are considered as relatively safe (usually with armed guarded and thick tall walls). However following the security... 

Transportation  

Find a car service if you're not familiar

Find a car service if you're not familiar, Kabul

 supune Says:  Traveling around Kabul is very dangerous. Find a car service that the hotel you are staying with trusts. As you call them make sure that the driver can speak your language well enough. Foreigners can make some people nervous as they think that they may be targeted if they... 

Le Monde Rental Services Company

Le Monde Rental Services Company, Kabul

 notta Says:  It is very difficult to find safe and secure transportation within Afghanistan.Le Monde Rental Services Company is the first dedicated vehicle rental company operating since early 2003, providing safe and secure, quality transportation to NGOs, National and International... 

Shopping  

The Galleria: safe shopping, great prices

The Galleria: safe shopping, great prices, Kabul

 MasterOfTheUniverse Says:  The Galleria is a beautifully designed shopping center where all all gift ideas and home needs are under one roof. It has a beautiful garden, polite and helpful staff and many things a usual tourist needs such as arts, crafts, jewelry, ceramics, etc. they claim that the... 

Turquoise Mountain: The best - Arts & Crafts & Jewelries

Turquoise Mountain: The best - Arts & Crafts & Jewelries, Kabul

 Penelope4 Says:  Turquoise Mountain intends to move to another location. As of this writing (31 March 2010), they are still in Kart-e-Parwan. The gate is beautiful if you pay attention to the woodcraft. You have to register before getting inside. The shop is at the entrance - you'll find... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Policing the streets

Policing the streets, Kabul

 husain Says:  The ISAF (International security assistance force) is the body responsible for policing the area in and around Kabul and also assist in its reconstruction. They also operate Kabul airport and have operations in the norther and western part of Afghanistan. Its an... 

Be on alert 24h/7d

Be on alert 24h/7d, Kabul

 Anastasia73 Says:  * Carry communication equipment with full charge batteries. Satellite phone may be necessary in case the local networks do not work properly* Don't take pictures of military areas, bridges, dams, and airports. Ask permission to take pictures of local community especially... 

Off The Beaten Path  

at the hospital...

at the hospital..., Kabul

 husain Says:  We managed to get access to shoot at a hospital for women- one of Kabul's main hospitals.Before i knew it, i found myself with the camera on my shoulder, in the gynecology ward. It was the most bizzare feeling to think where i was standing at that point- and that too in a... 

`The graveyard of tanks'

`The graveyard of tanks', Kabul

 husain Says:  Debris from the decades of war in Afghanistan is strewn across the countryside. It was much more prominent on the earlier trips, especially 2002, but it seems to have been cleared up now to a large extent. However, there is one place, called `the graveyard of tanks' which i... 

Favorites  

Alcohol in Kabul, Afghanistan

Alcohol in Kabul, Afghanistan, Kabul

 StevePiraq Says:  Another member stated do not bring alcohol into Afghanistan or it will be confiscated. I do not know where that information came from as you are allowed to take in two x one liter bottles of spirit IE vodka, whiskey whatever. You can carry it in using the normal duty free... 

Alcohol? Please don't bring some.

Alcohol? Please don't bring some., Kabul

 Penelope4 Says:  Afghanistan is a Moslem country. Do not bring alcohol into the country even though they come from a duty-free shop in the airport you've been to before coming to Kabul. Afghan Customs Officer will not only confiscate them but be ready for consequences. Please don't say... 

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