Mughal HeritageKabul · Central Afghanistan

Babur's Gardens

The oldest surviving Mughal garden in the world — designed by Emperor Babur and his final resting place.

About

About This Attraction

Bagh-e-Babur, or Babur's Gardens, is a historic walled garden on the slopes of Kabul — the oldest surviving example of a Mughal garden in the world. Laid out in the early 16th century by Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, the garden is his final resting place. Terraced gardens, marble pavilions, a restored caravanserai, and sweeping views over Kabul make this one of the most peaceful and historically rich places in the city. The Aga Khan Trust for Culture has beautifully restored it.

What to See

Highlights

Tomb of Emperor Babur
Terraced Mughal garden
16th-century caravanserai
Marble Queen's Palace pavilion
Panoramic Kabul views
Restored historic hammam

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At a Glance

Province

Kabul

Region

central

Category

culture

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