After the overwhelming success of the world’s first ever women’s tour to Afghanistan since the Taliban took over and subsequent editions yearly, join YPT this July on our carefully curated, immersive experience that deeply examines women’s lives in Afghanistan. It is well known that women and men have different encounters in this complex country. Men cannot always speak with women; women can. You will have the opportunity to sit with a group of women and hear from them about their experiences, whilst partaking in the must-see sights of a region regarded as the “crossroads of Asia” or, to its adversaries, the “graveyard of empires”, with the tour being led by an experienced female Tour Leader.
We’ll head north close to the border of Afghanistan to the city of Peshawar to visit the Afghanistan consulate to obtain our Afghan visas before heading out to see what one of the most stunning and oldest living cities in South Asia has to offer.
Once we have dealt with all formalities in Pakistan, we will make our way to Kabul, the capital city where agents of the British and Russian empires tried to play each other in what is now known as the “great game”. However, we’re here to experience what life is like in present-day Kabul; you’ll visit the heart of the city, including Sakhi Shah-e Mardan Shrine, a sacred site for Muslims that houses a cloak worn by the prophet Mohamed and Kah Faroshi, one of the oldest and largest markets in Afghanistan filled with beautiful birds.
Your adventure continues to Bamian with its spectacular turquoise lakes with the backdrop of the Hindu Kush. Once two magnificent Buddhas stood proudly here with their unknown origin, they survived many empires, and the arrival of Islam, yet the Taliban destroyed them. Here you can marvel and appreciate the sheer size and skills of the past.
Then we will get on a domestic flight to visit Mazar-e Sharif and the ancient city of Baikh. You’ll see the Blue Mosque or ‘Shrine of Hazrat Ali from the outside, eating local ice cream as women cannot enter since the Taliban takeover. Regardless, the view is outstanding and one of Afghanistan’s most iconic buildings, which foreigners rarely see today.
Despite its reputation, Afghanistan has a rich history and culture full of breathtaking attractions and kind, welcoming people who are genuinely excited to meet you.
Please note that there are woman specific activities that will be included on this tour, however information will be given at a later time for safety and security reasons.
Trips to Afghanistan do create dangers all of their own and whilst we want you to have as much freedom as possible, we must state that both the YPT and local guides have the final word with regards to changes to the itinerary for safety reasons. Whilst the route YPT have chosen passes through areas that we consider to be stable; the situation can change and we may have to alter the route or cancel sections of the trip at short notice.
Monday 13th July – Islamabad, Pakistan
Tuesday 14th July – Islamabad – Peshawar
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Wednesday 15th July – Peshawar – Islamabad – Kabul, Afghanistan
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Thursday 16th July – Kabul – Bamyan
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Friday 17th July – Bamyan – Band-e-Amir National Park – Bamyan
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Saturday 18th July – Bamyan – Kabul
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Sunday 19th July – Kabul – Mazar-I-Sharif
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Monday 20th July – Mazar-I-Sharif – Kabul
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Tuesday 21st July – Kabul
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