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Balkh tourism is anchored by Mazar-i-Sharif, the largest city in the north and a major centre of Persian culture. The dazzling Blue Mosque, also known as the Shrine of Hazrat Ali, draws crowds during Nowruz, when the new year is marked with flag-raising and festivities. Nearby, the ancient city of Balkh, once called Bactra, was a capital of the Zoroastrian and Buddhist worlds and is traditionally the birthplace of the poet Rumi. Cotton, pomegranate and pistachio plains surround the province. Spring is the best season for travel and festivals. Because of the security situation, India’s Ministry of External Affairs and many other governments advise against visiting Balkh for now.
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April to June and September to October
Dari and Pashto
Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Visa required (apply at the Afghan embassy)
March to May is best, as Nowruz in March and the spring flowers are the highlights. Summers are very hot.
Two to three days cover Mazar-i-Sharif, the ancient city of Balkh and the Noh Gonbad Mosque.
Mazar-i-Sharif has an airport with flights from Kabul and some regional hubs. Many governments, including India, advise against travel, so check official guidance first.
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