Kabul Travel Safety Guide — Afghanistan

Safety Score: 2.5/10 · Value: 8/10 · Beauty: 6.1/10

Kabul sits at 1,800m in a bowl surrounded by the Hindu Kush mountains, a dramatic setting for a city that has been at the crossroads of empires for 3,500 years. The city was home to the Mughal Emperor Babur, served as the Silk Road's key junction, and contains remarkable historical sites including Babur's Gardens and one of Asia's great archaeological museums. Since the Taliban retook power in August 2021, Kabul is under significant restrictions. Most governments advise do not travel. A small number of journalists and NGO workers operate in the city. This entry is for informational purposes.

Tripvey Score — estimated from travel advisories and publicly available data. Not official safety advice.