A. Mazar-i-Sharif lies in the cold climate, which means that there are hot summers but very chilly winters. If you are traveling to Mazar-i-Sharif in November, expect any temperature from zero to 25 degrees Celsius. Most likely it will be just below 20 degrees. November is one of the months of slight precipitation in Mazar-i-Sharif, so you might experience some rain as well. The price of the airfare ticket might change according to the season in which you visit Mazar-i-Sharif. The ticket in the spring time might be more expensive than a ticket for the winter period. It pays off to look for to airfare ticket in advance.

A. Given the distance between Mazar-i-Sharif and other cities, it is advisable to fly between the two cities rather than to drive all the way from Kabul, for example to Mazar-i-Sharif. The roads in Afghanistan, especially in the area of Mazar-i-Sharif are is a bad state, so flying is a better option. An airfare ticket to Mazar-i-Sharif can be purchased by Ariana Airlines, which connects several different Afghan cities with Mazar-i-Sharif.

A. Mazar-i-Sharif is a hidden jewel of Afghanistan. Mazar-i-Sharif is located in culturally very interesting Balkh region. When you are in Mazar-i-Sharif, you should not miss the Shrine of Hazrat Ali, a beautiful mosque and burial of one of the main persons in early Islamic period. You don't need an entrance ticket to visit this mosque. There are also ancient relics Mazar-i-Sharif which date back to the Greek conquest. It is also advisable to head out of Mazar-i-Sharif for the city of Balkh which was set up by the Greeks.