South Afghanistan

The Helmand River flowing in Helmand province, past the town of Grishk (Gereshk)

This section covers the southern portion of Afghanistan. It covers Farah, Helmand, Kandahar, Nimruz, Uruzgan and Zabul Provinces.

Cities

• 1 Farah
• 2 Kandahar
• 3 Lashkargah

Get in

A Kam Air passenger plane at Kandahar International Airport in 2012

By plane

Kandahar International Airport (KDH ^IATA) now has flights on Ariana Afghan Airlines & Kam Air between Kandahar, Dubai every Wednesday Ariana & Monday Kam Air; as well as three domestic flights per week between Kabul and Kandahar and one Domestic flight from Kandahar-Herat-Kandahar every Tuesday by KamAir. Flights are also available by the UN & ICRC but are only open to UN staff and other approved organisations.

Farah Airport (FAH ^IATA)

By car

Cars can be hired from Kandahar and Helmand is a 3-hour drive west.

By bus

Buses depart from Kandahar to Grishk (Gereshk) and Lashkar Gah

See

The Kajaki Dam in Helmand province

• Kajaki Dam
• Grishk Dam

Do

Swimming in the Helmand River, Arghandab River, or Tarnak River. There are also many streams.

Stay safe

See the warning on the Afghanistan article for information on the security situation.

Most foreign governments are advising against all travel to Helmand province. However, people from Pakistan, Iran and other Muslim countries often do travel to South Afghanistan. Afghans in general have respect for visitors and will help or guide them.