May’23 : 7-day trip: Nooristan Afghanistan

7-day trip: Nuristan Afghanistan

Trip assumed to originate from Kabul Airport

May. 1-7, 2023

Price: USD 1700

Number of people: One

Day 1 Arrival and Pick up

May. 1, 2023

Arrival and pick up for the airport and security briefing at the hotel. Then you will have time to visit the bird Market known as the oldest part of Kabul where birds from all over the world is exhibited. It’s not only a bird market but a big portion of life like blacksmiths, sellers, old shops etc is out there. You will see various types people from different ethnicities and places of Afghanistan. Then visit an old turquoise-tiled mosque named Sakhi Shrine in the west of Kabul. This place is very sacred to Shia Muslims, who believe it to be the final resting-place of Hazrati Ali, the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad.

Overnight at Cedar-House GH

Day 2 Kabul to Jalalabad

May. 2, 2023

Having a fresh morning and breakfast, you will be driven towards Jalalabad. One the way you will be visiting the beautiful panoramic views of Sorubi valley and river with villages on the sides of the mountains. You will cross through one of the most breath-taking routes of Afghanistan called Mahipar Pass with its amazing bird eye looks paved for the first time in 1960 by the support of West Germany.

Overnight in Jalalbad Hotel

Day 3 Jalalabad to Nuristan

May. 3, 2023

Nuristan is more of a culture and nature trip to this beautiful aspect of Afghanistan. The origins of the Nuristani people traces back to the 4th century BC. Some Nuristanis claim being descendants of the Greek occupying forces of Alexander the Great. It was formerly called Kafiristan (Land of the Infidels) until the inhabitants were forcibly converted from an animist religion a form of ancient Hinduism infused with local variations, to Islam in 1895, and thence the region has become known as Nuristan (land of illumination, or land of light). The region was located in an area surrounded by Buddhist civilizations which were later taken over by Muslims. The origin of the local Nuristani people has been disputed, ranging from being the indigenous inhabitants forced to flee to this region after refusing to surrender to invaders, to being linked to various ancient groups of people and the Turk Shahi kings.

Overnight in Nooristan

Day 4 Nuristan and around

May. 4, 2023

This day will be more of a local visits and hiking.

Overnight in Nooristan

Day 5 Drive back to Kabul

May. 5, 2023

We will have to use the same rout to get back to Kabul.

Overnight at Cedar-House GH

Day 6 Kabul and around

May. 6, 2023

We will have to use the same rout to get back to Kabul.

Overnight at Cedar-House GH

Day 7 End of the trip (goodbye)

May. 7, 2023

We will make sure to drop you at the airport to make your flight home.  Trip ends

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Security:

We are member of Afghanistan NGO Security Organization (ANSO) that reports any security issues, as they happen, around Afghanistan. A text message will come to our phone immediately, should there be a security incident, and we can decide what to do and where to go in a second.

Visas:

We can send you a Letter of Invitation (LoI) from our company to help with your visa application. Though not strictly speaking a requirement for a tourist visa, most Afghan Embassies and Consulates will ask for this when you you make your application. We will also send you a copy of our Registered Licence as an Afghan Governement approved Tour Operator.

Insurance:

For your travel insurance whilst in Afghanistan, contact any of the following High-Risk Destination/Activity Travel Insurance Providers:

Clements Travel Insurance 

https://www.clements.com/?fbclid=IwAR2ve4K72ecohJE2tOno7xQ6tweVHTDz1HMUJRw3u8oKHM7BINvQ-XpuWDM

New York International Group http://www.nyig.com/ 

Global Underwriters Travel Insurance https://www.globalunderwriters.com/

Global Rescue https://www.globalrescue.com/ 

First Allied (currently not offering services, should return soon) https://www.firstallied.co.uk/

Our tours are “all-inclusive”. Included in the trip:

 -   All accommodation.

 -   English-speaking local guide.

 -   All transportation.

 -   All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

 -   All drinks (water and soft drinks).

 -   All site entries.

 -   All pick-ups and drop-offs.

You will not need to spend any additional money whilst in Afghanistan.

Tour Guide:

There will be a local English-speaking guide accompanying you throughout the whole tour.

Accommodation:

All accomodation is based on you having a private room in a standard, secure hotel or guest house. All the accomodation we use has armed 24/7 security.

Transportation:

We use our own very experienced drivers and their well-maintained vehicles, for all your transfers and road trips. They will expertly navigate the often-challenging road conditions and traffic of Afghanistan and ensure you have a safe and comfortable journey.

Looking forward to welcoming you to our beautiful and fascinating country!