Who We Are

About AfghanRoutes

A platform built to share the beauty, culture, and spirit of Afghanistan with the world.

Our Story

Why AfghanRoutes Exists

Afghanistan is one of the world's most misunderstood countries. For decades, international headlines have focused on conflict — yet beneath the surface lies a land of extraordinary beauty, ancient civilization, and some of the warmest people you will ever meet.

AfghanRoutes was created to change that narrative. We believe every traveller who has ever stood at the edge of Band-e-Amir's sapphire lakes, walked the tiled courtyards of Herat's Friday Mosque, or shared tea in a Panjshir village comes home changed — carrying a story the world needs to hear.

Our platform brings together detailed province guides, top attractions, vetted accommodations, and practical travel information — all in one place, in multiple languages, built by an Afghan developer who is proud of every pixel.

Authentic Representation

We show Afghanistan as it truly is — rich in culture, history, and natural beauty — not through the lens of conflict or crisis.

Built with Pride

AfghanRoutes is made by Afghans, for the world. Every province, attraction, and story is chosen with deep respect for the land.

Empowering Tourism

We believe tourism is a force for connection and economic growth. Our goal is to open Afghanistan to curious, respectful travellers.

Our Mission

What We're Here to Do

Our mission is to be the most trusted, comprehensive, and beautifully presented travel resource for Afghanistan — making it easier than ever for curious travellers to discover, plan, and experience this remarkable country.

Provide accurate, up-to-date travel information for all 34 provinces

Connect travellers with vetted hotels, guides, and local experiences

Celebrate Afghan culture, history, and natural heritage

Support Afghan tourism businesses and local communities

Make trip planning accessible in Dari, Pashto, and English

Our Vision

The Afghanistan We're Working Toward

We envision a future where Afghanistan is celebrated as one of Asia's most extraordinary travel destinations — where its ancient Silk Road heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and legendary hospitality are known to the world.

Afghanistan becomes a recognized destination on the world travel map

Millions of travellers discover the real Afghanistan — its warmth and wonder

Local tourism creates sustainable livelihoods across all regions

Afghan heritage sites are preserved and celebrated globally

The Developer

Built by an Afghan Developer

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Amanullah Yawari

Full-Stack Developer · Kabul, Afghanistan

Afghan developer with 7+ years of experience building modern web applications. Passionate about using technology to showcase Afghanistan's culture and connect it with the world.

I built AfghanRoutes from scratch — every component, every animation, every line of code — because I believe Afghanistan deserves a world-class travel platform. This project is personal to me: it's my home, my culture, and my people. I wanted to build something that Afghans can be proud of and that the world can use to discover the real Afghanistan.

Tech Stack

Next.js & TypeScript
Tailwind CSS & Framer Motion
PostgreSQL & Supabase
Responsive & RTL Design

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