Edinburgh to Afghanistan Flights

The capital of Scotland and the second largest city after Glasgow, Edinburgh is undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Often called as the Athens of the North, this wonderful city is blessed with mountainous landscapes, tall trees, wonderful flower gardens, gurgling rivers and stunning lochs. Here, there are many attractions that can keep tourists engaged for days. Some of which are the Water of Leith - a trout stream, Arthur's Seat - an extinguished volcano, Calton Hill - a viewpoint and Duddingston Loch - the ideal place for bird-watching in Scotland. Edinburgh is divided into many districts, and some of the most popular ones are Leith, Stockbridge and Canonmills, New Town, Old Town, and Portobello. Old Town and New Town, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are dotted with historical and modern edifices. The presence of North Sea on the eastern side of Edinburgh has blessed it with several beautiful beaches, as well. West Sands, Yellowcraigs, Peace Bay and Gullane are some of the most gorgeous beaches that are ideal for romantic as well as fun-filled beachside family vacations. Besides sightseeing, tourists can indulge in shopping in Princes Street, dining in pedestrian precincts, lounging in English pubs and more. MakeMyTrip offers exciting packages to travel to Edinburgh with ease.

A landlocked nation, Afghanistan in south-central Asia features highlands, plains, plateaus, lakes and rivers. The country faces a semi-arid steppe climate with cold winters and dry summers. Kabul is the capital city of the Afghanistan with OMAR Mine Museum, Abdul Rahman Mosque and Babur’s Garden as major landmarks. Historical attractions such as Tajbeg Palace and Darul Aman Palace are now in ruins. Balkh in northern Afghanistan is largely popular for the Nine Domes Mosque, which became part of the 2006 World Monuments Watch. Mazar-i-Sharif, a major city located in the Balkh province, is mostly known for its Blue Mosque. In western Afghanistan, Herat offers a glimpse into the country’s rich cultural heritage with its unique museums. Herat National Museum, the erstwhile Citadel of Alexander, houses over 1000 exhibits ranging from pottery to paintings. Bamiyan Valley in central Afghanistan is a historic Buddhist site dating much before Arab settlers came to the country. Lying 2,590 m above sea level, the valley is known for housing ancient man-made caves with two statues of Lord Buddha – one 53 m high and the other, 40 m. Mostly destroyed, the archeological landmark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Central Afghanistan is also popular for Band-e Amir National Park, comprising six beautiful lakes amidst a rugged terrain. Kabul has several cafes including Afrah Café, Nosh Book Café and The 14th. On the other hand, the bazaar area in Mazar-i-Sharif offers the best retail therapy in the country. Planning a visit to Afghanistan? Book a flight and hotel from MakeMyTrip and enjoy great discounts throughout the year.