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Kandahar Travel Wiki
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Travel to Kandahar
Kandahar is the birthplace and first capital of modern Afghanistan. The city is capital in the province of Kandahār.
The city lies in the south of the country at about 1,000 metres above sea level. The Arghandab River runs along the west of the city and green gardens enhance the natural beauty of the city.
Founded by Ahmad Shah Durrani in 1747, is today the second largest city of Afghanistan, located on the Asian Highway halfway between Kabul and Herat.
The area is rich in ancient history. Here, Alexander the Great founded Alexandria of Arachosia and the region was repeatedly fought over by the Saffavids and Moghuls. It was the independent minded Afghan of Kandahar, first under the leadership of Mir Wais and then of Ahmad Shah Durrani, who hastened the decline of both empires and annexed much of their territories to the young Afghan Kingdom in the 18th Century.
Travel and vacation in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Here you can find information about travel and holiday trips to Afghanistan. You will find travel deals as well as general travel information, guides, “good to know” and facts about Afghanistan. We try to find the best travel video about the city and its surroundings and we write about the best sights, shopping and things to do. You will also find updated current weather and forecasts. The current exchange rates are also updated many times a day.
Best of Kandahar
Below you can see some extra information and travel tips on what to see and do.
Kandahar Museum
See paintings by Ghiyassuddin, regarded as one of the most important Afghan painters of all time.
Mausoleum of Baba Wali
Baba Wali is buried at this site, he is believed to be a notable person.
Mosque of the Cloak of the Prophet Mohammed
One of the holiest sites in Afghanistan, contains what is said to be a cloak used by Prophet Mohammed. The cloak is locked away inside the Mosque
Chel Zina
This interesting monument consists of 40 stairs leading to a camber carved into rock. Inside is an inscription stating that it was built by Babur the founder of the Moghul Empire, and listing the domains of the Emperor.
Travel and stay
If you are looking for places to stay there are some possibilities where you can search for the cheapest options.
Hostelworld where you can search for budget accommodation
Hotellook where you can search hotels and apartments
Airbnb where you can search accommodation in private apartments and rooms
Rent your transport
A way to get around the city is looking for offers on renting the transport.
Discover Cars is a website offering price comparison on car rentals all over the world
Rent bikes and motorbikes
BikesBooking is a website where you can search bikes, scooter and motorcycle rental.
City tours and transfers
When you are ready to discover the city you can find information about city tours and tranfers in the city on different websites offering search engines with all in one search.
Kiwitaxi is a website where you can search the best offers for city and airport transfers
City Tours and attractions
Find city tours and attractions with local guides and discover the city with the locals. Check ticket prices and book in advance for the biggest and most popular attractions.
Where is the city, maps
See on the map where you can find the city in the country and calculate how far it is.
City Tourist Information
Below you will find a listing of what to see and do in the city
Online weather and forecast
The weather and weather forecast for the coming days will be updated several times every day
Closest terminals to the city
Here you can see which is the closest terminals to the city