Beautiful Afghanistan Photos

Take a visual journey through Afghanistan's natural beauty and incredible history. Welcome to our gallery of beautiful Afghanistan photos, showcasing the country's diverse landscapes, rich culture, and hidden gems. From the majestic peaks of the Hindu Kush to the canyons of Badghis province and the deserts of southern Afghanistan, our collection of Afghanistan landscape photos attempt to capture the raw beauty and incredible sights of this remarkable land.

Afghanistan is a country of contrast and wonder, where serene blue lakes, lush green valleys, seemingly barren deserts and ancient historical sites coexist. Explore the beautiful places of Afghanistan through our photos. Each image in our gallery tells a unique story, offering a glimpse into the heart of Afghanistan’s natural and cultural beauty.

Whether you are searching for beautiful Afghanistan pictures to admire or seeking inspiration for your next adventure, this gallery provides a visual journey through a unique land.

Discover Afghanistan like never before. Browse our collection and experience the beauty of Afghanistan today!

Tower of Herat Citadel

Tunnel in Herat Citadel

Herat Citadel Kings Quarters

Jami Masjid entrance showing mosaic tilework and arched windows

Jami Masjid, Herat

Tomb in Herat's Masallah Complex with 2 of Minarets in the background

Tiled mosaic wall of Jami Masjid Friday Mosque in Herat Afghanistan

Mausoleum set in gardens with minarets in the background in Herat Masalla Complex

Masalla Complex, Herat

Herat, Afghanistan Photos

Jami Masjid, Herat

Masalla Complex, Herat

Truck on a winding road at the base of rocky orange hills in northwest Afghanistan

Multi coloured layers of rock in a canyon and hills in northwest Afghanistan

Truck on the Herat to Maimuna Rd which passes over a dry river bed in northwest Afghanistan

Sabzak Pass, Badghis Province

Badghis Province

Canyon in Badghis Province

The Herat to Maymuna road

Photos of remote Northern Afghanistan

Birdcages hanging over an alley in Kabul birdmarket

Carved wooden furniture stacked with antique silver plates and carpets

Sunrise over Kabul with trees in the foreground, buildings in the middle and mountains in the background

Ka Faroshi, Kabul Bird Market

Kabul sunrise

Photos of Kabul, Afghanistan

Istalif Gallery Store, Shahr-e-Naw, Kabul

Stone walkway in Bagh-e-Babur in Kabul with trees on either side

Large shahada flag flying over the gold roof of a Mosque against the blue sky in Kabul Afghanistan

A pathway lined by pine trees leading to the giant shehada Flag on the top of Wazir Akbar Khan Hill in Kabul Afghanistan

Bagh-e-Babur, Babur's Gardens

Shahada Flag and Masjid roof on Wazir Akbar Khan Hill

Wazir Akbar Khan Hill

Black carved stone bowl on display with the blue arched hall in the background

Shewaki Stupa

Traditional yurt home at the Ethnographic Research Museum in Kabul

Traditional yurt home in the ethnographic museum in Kabul

Engraved stone bowl at Kabul Museum

Close up of Ghazni minaret showing decorative brickwork

Close view of Ghazni Minaret of Victory showing decorative features

Ghazni Minaret, Ghazni

Minarets of Victory, Ghazni

Photos of Ghazni, Afghanistan

Tomb of Sultan Ibrahim

Close up of the distinctive Afghan Islamic style of architecture and decorative features used in Mausoleum roof in Kandahar

Roof of the Mausoleum of Ahmed Shah Durrani

Mausoleum of Ahmed Shah Durrani with wooden doors and decorative roof in entrance portal

Rocky outcrop with 40 steps leading up to a carved alcove in Kandahar

Chehelzina - Forty Steps

Photos of Kandahar, Afghanistan

Kharqa Sharif mosaic tiled wall with the Mausoleum of Ahmed Shah Durrani in the background

Yellow grilled window in a tiled wall of the Kharqa Sharif in Kandahar

Kharqa Sharif with Mausoeum of Ahmed Shah Durrani in the background, Kandahar

Kharqa Sharif, Kandahar

Arched wooden doorway into a wall covered in mosaic tiles and marbles

Details of Kharqa Sharif wall, Kandahar

Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Durrani

Sunset over farm land outside Kandahar city

Kandahar Province

Mausoleum of Mirwais Hotak Khan

Mausoleum of Mirwais Hotak Khan

Qala e Bhost with the remains of Bhost in the background

Qala-e-Bhost, Helmand Province

Qala-e-Bhost, Helmand Province

Close up of Qala e Bhost showing decorative brickwork and carved tiles

Details of decorative features

Qala Bist Afghanistan Photos

Qala Bist is also written as Qala-e-Bhost or Qala-e-Bost. It's a brick archway dating from the time of the Ghaznavids or Ghorid Empire. It was part of the historical city of Bhost, near today's Lashkar Gah.

Bamiyan snowy winter landscape with an Muslim tomb and the Buddha niche in the background

Bamiyan in winter

Bamiyan, Afghanistan Photos

An arched window with snow on it in Gholghola in Bamiyan

The city of Screams

The ruins of the City of Screams

Arched doorways leading outside in Ghologhola - City of Screams - in Bamiyan

Doorway in the City of Screams

Snowy remains of arched door and wall in Shahr Gholghola in Bamiyan

Red Hills of Bamiyan province with snow on them

A truck and a taxi on the Hajigak Pass road in winter with snow piled on the sides

Bamiyan Province

Hajigak Pass on the road to Bamiyan

Green fields next to a river with mountains in the background

Kunar Province

Pech Valley in Nuristan with a road running along the bottom of the valley and pine covered rocky mountains

Photos of Nuristan & Kunar Provinces

Pech Valley Views

Fields near a village in Kunar

Pech Valley, Nuristan

Clear blue green water tumbling over rocks in the Pech River in Nuristan

The crystal clear Pech River in Nuristan

A river running beside green fields with a village and mountains in the background

A road running alongside the Pech River in Nuristan

The road to Nuristan

All photos on this page were taken by Afghanistan Travel Guides in 2024-2025 during our journeys around Afghanistan. We're working on uploading the best photos from the rest of our adventures.