Turquoise lakes and valleys carved from stone and memory.
Bamyan
Just west of Bamyan lies Dara-e Ajdahar, the Valley of the Dragon, where a striking rocky formation stretches through the landscape like the spine of a mythical creature. Surrounded by barren mountains and open valleys, the site has an otherworldly quality that has inspired generations of stories and legends.
Ghor Province
Rising from a remote valley in the mountains of Ghor, the Minaret of Jam is one of Afghanistan's most remarkable architectural treasures. Standing 65 metres high beside the Hari Rud, its slender form and intricate brick decoration seem almost impossibly delicate against the vast surrounding landscape.
Kabul Province
Just beyond Kabul, in the hills of Shewaki, stands a remarkable reminder of a much older chapter in Afghanistan's history. Surrounded by the landscape of the Kabul Valley, the stupa rises quietly from the earth, far from the better-known monuments of the country.
Kabul
Qargha Lake is a popular man-made reservoir located about 9 to 10 miles (14–16 km) northwest of central Kabul, Afghanistan. Formed by the Qargha Dam built on the Paghman River in the 1930s, it serves as a major recreation area for picnics, boating, and dining with scenic mountain views
