Flights from Amman to Afghanistan

The capital city of Jordan, Amman is known for a unique blend of modern and traditional. The downtown area of this city presents some of the finest heritage sites and places of tourist attractions. Most of downtown is surrounded by modern urban development, including upscale residential neighbourhoods, stylish cafes, bars and restaurants. During Amman trip, travellers can explore the traditional souks, museums and monuments in Jabal Amman, visit the Temple of Hercules in the Citadel Hill, discover the grandeur of the Roman Theatre or behold the sight of Abu Darweesh Mosque, an unusually designed structure. Food aficionados would love visiting this city as it offers an eclectic mix of dining options, ranging from falafel joints to chic restaurants, French bistros and fast-food joints. The western part of the city is known for its liberal attitude and visitors on an Amman tour would come across plenty of nightclubs, discotheques and shisha lounges here. A number of upscale malls dot this developing Arabic metropolis, making it a travel hotspot for many. Presenting a unique cultural diversity, rich heritage and fast development pace, this city invites travellers to explore the finest of the Arab world. MakeMyTrip provides an array of personalised Amman tour packages to suit varied needs of travellers.

A landlocked nation, Afghanistan in south-central Asia features highlands, plains, plateaus, lakes and rivers. The country faces a semi-arid steppe climate with cold winters and dry summers. Kabul is the capital city of the Afghanistan with OMAR Mine Museum, Abdul Rahman Mosque and Babur’s Garden as major landmarks. Historical attractions such as Tajbeg Palace and Darul Aman Palace are now in ruins. Balkh in northern Afghanistan is largely popular for the Nine Domes Mosque, which became part of the 2006 World Monuments Watch. Mazar-i-Sharif, a major city located in the Balkh province, is mostly known for its Blue Mosque. In western Afghanistan, Herat offers a glimpse into the country’s rich cultural heritage with its unique museums. Herat National Museum, the erstwhile Citadel of Alexander, houses over 1000 exhibits ranging from pottery to paintings. Bamiyan Valley in central Afghanistan is a historic Buddhist site dating much before Arab settlers came to the country. Lying 2,590 m above sea level, the valley is known for housing ancient man-made caves with two statues of Lord Buddha – one 53 m high and the other, 40 m. Mostly destroyed, the archeological landmark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Central Afghanistan is also popular for Band-e Amir National Park, comprising six beautiful lakes amidst a rugged terrain. Kabul has several cafes including Afrah Café, Nosh Book Café and The 14th. On the other hand, the bazaar area in Mazar-i-Sharif offers the best retail therapy in the country. Planning a visit to Afghanistan? Book a flight and hotel from MakeMyTrip and enjoy great discounts throughout the year.