12-Day Travel Itinerary – Kabul, Bamiyan, and Ghazni

Day 1: Arrival in Kabul

Distance:10–30 km (within the city)
Transfer Time:30–60 minutes

Program:

• Arrival at Kabul International Airport

• Transfer to hotel

• Arrangement of travel permits

• Dinner at a local restaurant

Optional visits (subject to arrival time):

• Babur Garden

• Old City of Kabul

Day 2: Full-Day Kabul City Tour

Daily Distance:20–50 km
Tour Duration:6–8 hours

Visits:

• Babur Garden

• Maranjan Hill

• National Museum of Afghanistan

• Shah-e Do Shamshira Shrine

• Sarai Shahzada and Chicken Street Bazaar

• Pul-e Khishti Mosque

Day 3: Kabul – Bamyan

Distance:170–180 km
Driving Time:3–5 hours

Route:
Kabul → Maidan Wardak → Hajigak Pass → Bamyan

Program:

• Scenic drive through the central highlands

• Photo stop at Hajigak Pass

• Arrival in Bamyan and transfer to hotel

Day 4: Bamyan City Tour (Full-Day Walking Tour)

Distance:20–40 km
Tour Duration:6–7 hours

Visits:

• Buddha Niches and Bamyan Cliffs

• Shahr-e Gholghola (Ancient City)

• Shahr-e Zuhak Fortress

• Foladi Valley and Kalo Valley

• Bamyan Local Bazaar

Day 5: Bamyan – Qarghana To Market – Summer Pastures (Aylak Hiking)

By vehicle:

• Bamyan → Qarghana To Market: 40–50 km

• Driving Time: 1–1.5 hours

Hiking section:

• Hiking Distance: 5–12 km

• Hiking Time: 2–4 hours (one way)

Program:

• Drive from Bamyan to Qarghana To Market

• Begin hike toward nearby villages and summer pastures (Aylak)

• Experience traditional rural life and nomadic camps

• Observe livestock herding and local dairy production

⏱️ This program can be arranged as a 5–6 hour excursion or a full-day experience, depending on pace and interest.

Day 6: Bamyan – Band-e Amir National Park

Distance:75–80 km
Driving Time:2–3 hours

Program:

• Drive to Band-e Amir National Park

• Boat ride on the lakes

• Nature photography and relaxation

• Overnight stay at Band-e Amir guesthouse

Main Lakes:

• Zulfiqar Lake

• Hayat Lake

• Ghulaman Lake

• Panir Lake

Day 7: Band-e Amir – Chehel Burj – Chasht Valley Lakes

Distance:90–110 km
Driving Time:4–6 hours

Visits:

• Historical Chehel Burj area

• Chasht Valley

• Small mountain lakes

• Interaction with local Hazara villages and daily life

Day 8: Baber Valley – Mountain Hiking – Return to Bamyan

Distance:50–80 km
Tour Duration:6–8 hours

Program:

• Mountain hiking in Baber Valley

• Visits to local villages

• Return to Bamyan city

Day 9: Bamyan – Ghazni

Distance:180–200 km
Driving Time:6–8 hours

Program:

• Overland transfer from Bamyan to Ghazni

• Arrival and hotel check-in

Day 10: Ghazni City Tour

Distance:20–40 km
Tour Duration:5–6 hours

Visits:

• Minarets of Ghazni

• Mausoleum of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni

• Ghazni Museum

• Old City of Ghazni

• Traditional Bazaar

Day 11: Ghazni – Kabul

Distance:150–170 km
Driving Time:3–4 hours

Program:

• Return drive to Kabul

• Free time for rest, shopping, or personal exploration

Day 12: Kabul – Parwan (Optional Excursion)

Distance:120–140 km (round trip)
Driving Time:3–4 hours

Visits (if time permits):

• Buddhist Stupa in Shetel or Gulbahar

Alternative:

• If time is limited, Day 12 concludes the tour with departure from Kabul International Airport.

What’s Included

• All accommodation (hotels, guesthouses, and camping)

• All meals during the expedition

• Breakfast in cities

• All ground transportation and transfers

• Professional mountain guide

• Local cook and support staff

• Trekking equipment

• All required permits for the region