The notebook of Band-e Amir Lakes
Walk between shadows and ridges.
Band-e Amir combines lakes separated by natural travertine dams in the Afghan highlands. Access rules and restrictions, particularly on women, prevent the park from being presented as an ordinary excursion. France Diplomatie strongly advises against all travel to Afghanistan. This page documents heritage without guaranteeing its current condition, opening or the possibility of a visit.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 3 days
Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Lake · Mountain · Nature
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Band-e Amir Lakes
Band-e Amir combines lakes separated by natural travertine dams in the Afghan highlands. Access rules and restrictions, particularly on women, prevent the park from being presented as an ordinary excursion. France Diplomatie strongly advises against all travel to Afghanistan. This page documents heritage without guaranteeing its current condition, opening or the possibility of a visit.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Band-e Haibat
- Lake Band-e Panir
- Band-e Gholaman — Western Valley
Before you choose
- Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
- Indicative Hidengo duration, excluding transport; it varies with the route, access and local conditions.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Mountain lake
Lake Band-e Haibat
Band-e Haibat is one of the lakes of Band-e Amir, bordered by reliefs and travertine. The images are indicative and do not guarantee access or activity on the water.
Mountain lake
Lake Band-e Panir
Band-e Panir is a separate basin within the Band-e Amir lake chain. Its natural barriers are fragile and should not be presented as walking paths.
Mountain lake
Band-e Gholaman — Western Valley
The western valley continues downstream from the Band-e Amir lakes. This archive photograph shows the area below the lakes and does not establish current shore or access conditions.
Practical tips
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