Asia

AfghanistanTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

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๐Ÿ›๏ธBazaars
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Peak Season

MARCH - MAY

Best Experience
Feels LikeSpring
Temperature10 โ€” 25ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeAutumn
Temperature5 โ€” 20ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

DECEMBER - FEBRUARY

Avoid
Feels LikeWinter
Temperature-5 โ€” 10ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

JUNE - AUGUST

Avoid
Feels LikeSummer
Temperature20 โ€” 35ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

WhatsApp

App
The primary communication app for personal and business use.
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Money

HesabPay

App
Widely used mobile money and digital wallet.
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Utility

Google Maps

App
Basic navigation tool, though some routes may be outdated.

Google Translate

App
Useful for Dari and Pashto translation, including offline mode.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$15.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$60.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

No specific tipping customs recorded.

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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Minibus (City)

Single Trip
$0.5 โ€” 1.5
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Taxi

Single Trip
$2 โ€” 5

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist1155
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Medical / Ambulance1669