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Kabul Kabol |
General Information:
Kabul Kabol, after being under the rule of many a powers starting from the Kushans to the Talibans and going through a lot of political turmoil, is now the capital city, Economic and cultural centre of Afghanistan. With a multi-cultural population of about three million people, the city is located in the mountains before the Khyber Pass, in the valley along the Kabul river, 5,900 feet above sea level, experiencing a comparatively cool weather throughout the year. Know more about Kabul Kabol on Allwonderscities.Com
Tourist Attractions:
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The city of Kabul Kabol offers quite a few interesting places of tourism attraction, some of which date back to its historical past and some displaying the elements of modernity that has just touched the life of the city. Some of these interesting places include - Afghan National Museum, the Mausoleum of Emperor Babur, the Mausoleum of Mohammed Nader Shah, the Column of Independence built after the third Afghan War, the Mausoleum of King Timur Shah and the massive Id Gah Mosque, the Fort of Bala Hissar, Wazir Akbar Khan distict, Kabul Zoo, Babur's Gardens, Afghan Royal Family Mausoleum and Paghman Gardens and many more.
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Transportation:
The Kabul International Airport is the city's gateway to the world as the airport is served regularly by flights to and from other destinations. Inter-city transport is handled by a wide service of buses and yellow colored taxicabs. Cars can also be hired from the car rental companies to move around freely within the city. Private cars are also in vogue in the city as more and more highways are being constructed and old ones are being improved. Kabul Kabol is connected to Ghazni, Kandahar, Heart, Mazari Sharif, Pakistan and Tajikistan by circular highways.
Shopping:
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The old part of Kabul Kabol offers excellent shopping opportunities as this part has the famous Afghani Bazaars carrying myriad of items like clothes, Pashminas, Afghani caps, shoes, carpets, vests, turbans, weapons and gold jewelry. If you are looking for souvenirs, then the shops on Chicken Street is the perfect place for you as they sell numerous postcards, boxes of Afghan blue stone, Musical instruments and the unique Afghani Carpets.
Hotels:
Kabul has quite a few good hotels that offer reasonable accommodation facilities.
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These range from luxury hotels to budget hotels. Some of them are:
- Kabul Serena Hotel (Luxury)
- Safi Landmark Hotel (Luxury)
- Inter-continental Hotel( Luxury)
- Heetal Heritage Hotel (4-Star)
- Mustafa Hotel (3-Star)
Dining in Kabul is considered as a great experience as many cuisines of the world as well as the local cuisine is also offered in many of the restaurants of the hotels and the independent restaurants. Indian, Thai and Chinese cuisines are easily available in the restaurants. Some of the best eating joints are - the Delhi Darbar (Indian); Popo Lano (Italian); Lai Thai (Thai); Kabul Kabob House.
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