LOCATION

One of the best hotels in Afghanistan, the Kabul Serena Hotel stands amid landscaped gardens in the heart of the city. Overlooking Kabul's famous Zarnegar Park, the hotel is also conveniently located within easy reach of the major embassies and government ministries. Situated just 15 minutes from Hamid Karzai International Airport, the secure hotel is surrounded by many shopping malls, markets and a variety of restaurants serving authentic Afghan cuisine.

The climate of Afghanistan is arid to semiarid with cold winters and hot summers. The official languages of Afghanistan are Pashto and Dari, which are spoken by 85 percent of the people. The Afghani is the currency of Afghanistan. It is notionally subdivided into 100 pul, although there are no pul coins in circulation

Kabul International Airport is a short drive (20 mins) east of the city center. The new international terminal is now fully open, whilst the old terminal is now used for domestic flights. Kabul International Airport is the hub of Ariana Afghan Airlines, Afghanistan's national carrier, which flies to Delhi, Dubai, Frankfurt, Dushanbe, Islamabad and Istanbul as well as to a number of domestic destinations.

Because Afghanistan is a conservative society revealing clothing (sleeveless tops, shorts, miniskirts, tight or body-hugging items of clothing) is unacceptable. Women should be prepared to cover their head when in the mosque, in a crowded bazaar or in conservative company. Sunbathing in public view other than in a hotel is not acceptable.