About
Once home to giant cliffside buddhas, now a site of poignant history and ancient caves.
Why go
- Site of the destroyed Bamyan Buddhas
- Monumental 6th-century buddhist statues carved into a cliff
Must try
- Climb the labyrinth staircase inside the cliffs
- Explore the caves where monks lived
Pro tips
- Access is difficult
- Buy a ticket to enter
Good to know
- The taliban destroyed the buddhas in 2001
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Rating
4.5 / 5 (504 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |