About Herāt
Herāt is one of Afghanistan's major cities, home to around 574,300 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Herāt
1
The Friday Mosque
2
Herat Citadel
3
Herat National Museum
4
Mousallah Complex
5
Minarets of Sultan Baiqara
6
Tomb of Jami
7
Gazar Gah
8
Takht-e Safar
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit The Friday Mosque
- Visit Herat Citadel
- Visit Herat National Museum
- Eat at Thousand and One Nights
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Mousallah Complex
- Visit Minarets of Sultan Baiqara
- Visit Tomb of Jami
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Gazar Gah
- Visit Takht-e Safar
Where to eat
Thousand and One Nights
Where to stay
- Marco Polo Hotel
- Nazary Four Star Hotel
Shopping
- Western Union
- Afghanistan International Bank (AIB)
- New Kabul Bank
- Bank Alfalah Limited
Museums & culture
- The Friday Mosque
- Herat National Museum
In pictures
Herāt gallery
Keep exploring
