Bamyan with the history of 2000 years enriched with all the natural, cultural and historical heritage has evolved despite the raft onslaught brought upon it over the years. However, this land of outright catastrophic invasions has evinced a paragon of peace & harmony with hospitable people. The plummet of Taliban regime and the establishment of…

Chapqolak village located on 17 km south of the town Bamyan with its natural beauty, amazing landscape, rich archaeology and 1500 old rich history draws thousands of domestic and international tourists from all around making tourism one of the major sources of income. Bamyan is no more visited only in limited month with the available…

The Forty Towers welcome you at all times of the year 45 Km away on the west of Yakawolang district, the remnants of the Ghurdi dynasty (12th – 13th century AD) an impressive fortress named as Chehel Burj OR Forty Towers welcome you with its magnificent architecture and beautiful landscape, so do think of a…

Local artists pull for their victory in a friendly match The local games of the Central Highlands have played prominent role in creating peace and sense of teamwork in the communities. Each year Band-e-Amir National Park hosts local games’ competitions and contests and this year a great number of audience witnessed the challenging competitions by…

The Afghan Star’s songs echoed throughout the town 1. Music Performances:   With the aim of reviving the indigenous culture of the region, promotion of folk music is one of the areas of consideration and the annual festival provides all grounds for the local artists to perform live music. Not only are the local artists…

Bamyan having been a center of great civilizations of the Buddhist, Indian and Persian reigns is placed on list, where the remnants of the Gandhara Arts (the Greco-Buddhist arts) speak volumes of its cultural diversity and significance. The province with the first National Park, Shar-e-Zuhak, Gholghola, Ajar Valley and the tallest standing Buddha Statues was…

Tug of war traditionally known as “Tanab-kashi”, the game of great strength & control is widely played in the central highlands by middle aged men, who put the maximum of their efforts to pull the rope and make the opposing team contact the defeat line. This is being yet another important game of the annual…

1. Buz Kashi Fighting for their glory Goat grabbing traditionally known as “Buzkashi” is one of the most popular games in north & central highlands of Afghanistan. The horsemen known as “Chopendaz” try to grab the carcass of the goat from the ground with one hand and hold leather whip in the other preventing their…

The only thing we all have in common is Name. Our names have different meanings with varying historical backgrounds. Some of us are named after great emperors; while some are named as the religious sentiments for the prophets/ messengers. Similarly, names of places have their own backgrounds. The word Bamyan meaning “the bright place” is…

The spirit of the Giant Buddha statues must arise on March 10, as the world commemorates the destruction of the Great Buddha statues and those of many in Bamyan. The vacant niches portray the barbaric and inhumane act to the 1500 years old civilization, the symbols of artistic architecture & rich civilization, withstood confronting the…