Kandahar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
About Kandahar
Kandahār or Qandahār (Pashto: کندهار;Persian: قندهار) is one of the largest of Afghanistan's thirty-four provinces and is located in the southern region of the country. The province connects withPakistan'sBalochistanprovince through the Spin Boldak-Chaman border crossing. The city of Kandahar was the capital of Afghanistan prior to 1776. It is an economic and political hub of Afghanistan and has always played a major role in the nation's history. Kandahar's residents are Pashtuns (Pashto: پښتون Paṣ̌tun, Pax̌tun) of various tribes, with small communities of Tajiks, Turkmens, Uzbeks, Hazaras, Baloch and others scattered in and around the city. They have lived in harmony each other throughout history. The people of Kandahar enjoy humor and laughter, and they often talk about sports, history a
Top Attractions in Kandahar
Explore the best things to see and do in Kandahar:
- ★Chil Zena
- ★Dahla Dam
- ★Kandahar Museum
- ★Mosque of the Cloak of the Prophet Mohammad
- ★Shrine of Hassan Abdal
- ★Shrine of Mirwais Khan Hotak
- ★Tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani
Where to Eat in Kandahar
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anar Restaurant
- 🍴Delicious Pizza
- 🍴Italian Pizza
- 🍴Lamar Restaurant
- 🍴Mumtaz Restaurant
- 🍴Pizza Hot
Where to Stay in Kandahar
- 🏨Afghan Continental Guest House
- 🏨Afghania Restaurant And Guesthouse
- 🏨Armani Pashtun Bed And Breakfast
- 🏨Asman Hotel
- 🏨Continental Guest House
- 🏨Dubai Inn
Kandahar Travel Guide Sections
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