Tourist Places to Visit in Urgon, Paktika, Afghanistan

Urgon is a city located in Paktika Province bound by Khost, Ghazni, Zabul and Gardez Provinces in Afghanistan is positioned at a height of 7492 feet above sea level.

Urgon History:

Initially Urgon was considered to be a town until it was replaced by Sharan in 1970 and its seizure took place between 1983 and 1984.

Tourist attractions in and around Urgon:

Tourists can visit Kabul that is the nearest city from Urgon to visit some of the prominent tourist places such as;

National Gallery of Afghanistan
National Museum of Afghanistan
Darul Aman Palace
Tomb of Babur
Minar-i- Istiqlal
Id Gah Mosque
Mausoleum of Timur Shah
Bala Hissar Fort
Minaret of Chakari
Kabul City Center
Kabul Golf Club
Kabul Zoo
OMAR Mine Museum
Paghman Gardens
Bagh-e- Babur Park
Bagli Bala Park
Bibi Mahro Park
Lake Qargha

Culture, food and people of Urgon:

The people living in Urgon follow good culture and tradition as they give utmost respect to their fellow neighbors and tourists who visit the place from time to time. The locals come forward and jointly celebrate many important events and festivals in a grand manner. The tourists coming to Urgon can treat themselves to some fine Afghan cuisines and dishes prepared by the locals in Urgon. Afghans usually prefer to have spicy food such as butter chicken, naan with meat curry, mutton biryani, chicken biryani, mutton gost, mutton tikka masala etc.

Weather in Urgon:

Urgon is a subtropical region in Afghanistan experiences severe hot weather conditions in summer, wherein the maximum temperature ranges from 30 to 40 degrees. Winters remain pleasant and cold and at times the minimum temperature dips to low of -20 degrees leading to severe cold wave conditions during this point of time.

Connectivity to Urgon in Afghanistan:

Urgon is well connected by road and air modes of transport where several highways lead to metro cities like Kabul, Ghazni and Kandahar. Tourists can also take air-conditioned Benz buses from Urgon to reach Kabul, Khost, Ghazni and Kandahar which keeps plying between these cities at regular intervals. The nearest airport is the Kabul International Airport accessible with many direct flights to various international destinations.

Hotels in Urgon:

Urgon has some good hotels catering to the accommodation needs of the tourists coming to the place from time to time. Hotels range from 1 star club to 5 star club providing hosts of world class services and amenities which include breakfast, airport shuttle, latest gadgets and devices in hotel rooms, courteous services by staff, entertainment staffs, room coolers and heaters, spa and sauna, 24 hrs help desk center, facilities for physically challenged guests, Turkish steam bath etc. Following is the list of hotels in Kabul, the nearest city: