Pakistan

Places to visit near Akora

Akora is a town in Pakistan, home to about 23,288 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 mosques & dargahs and 1 caves. The must-see places are Attock Fort (20 km), Kashmir Smast (29 km) and Takht-i-Bahi (44 km).

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Akora at a glance

Location
Pakistan
Population
about 23,288
Coordinates
34.0034° N, 72.1256° E
Places within 50 km
42 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves
Airport
Srinagar International Airport (SXR), 305 km

Top places to visit near Akora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Akora: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Akora

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akora. The closest is Attock Fort (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Akora

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Akora. The closest is K Khan (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Akora

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Akora. The closest is Bilal Masjid (28 km); the best-known is Akhund Panju Baba Mosque (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Akora

12 caves within 100 km of Akora. The closest is Kashmir Smast (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akora

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akora. The closest is Ghazi-Barotha Hydropower Project (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Akora

10 parks within 100 km of Akora. The closest is Memorial Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Akora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akora
  2. 20 km Attock Fort · fort, Punjab
  3. 5 km Kund Park · nature spot, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  4. 11 km K Khan · viewpoint, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  5. 41 km Kashmir Smast · cave, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  6. 8 km Salman Khan Mayar’s House · viewpoint, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  7. 22 km Back to Akora

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How to reach Akora

  • By air: Srinagar International Airport (SXR), Srinagar — about 305 km by road

All places near Akora by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Akora by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage18103Attock Fort (20 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1131K Khan (19 km)
Mosques & dargahs315Bilal Masjid (28 km)
Caves112Kashmir Smast (29 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs112Ghazi-Barotha Hydropower Project (35 km)
Parks110Memorial Park (29 km)
Museums28Mardan Gate Memorial (28 km)
Waterfalls18Ghorah Maar Waterfall (42 km)
Buddhist sites06Shaji-ki-Dheri Remains (Kaniska Stupa) (62 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves13دریائے سندھ (34 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens22Kund Park (16 km)
Churches12Church - Attock (42 km)
Temples02Goraknath Temple (63 km)
Beaches & coast01Itwazar Bazar (79 km)

Akora: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Akora?

Attock Fort (fort, about 20 km), Kashmir Smast (cave, about 29 km), Kund Park (nature spot, about 16 km), K Khan (viewpoint, about 19 km), Salman Khan Mayar’s House (viewpoint, about 22 km), Kainat Wedding Hall (viewpoint, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akora?

42 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 mosques & dargahs, 1 cave, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest fort to Akora?

Attock Fort, about 20 km by road; Daulat Khan’s House (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Akora?

K Khan, about 19 km by road; Salman Khan Mayar’s House (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Akora?

Bilal Masjid, about 28 km by road; Bilal Masjid (41 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akora?

Start in Akora, visit Attock Fort, then Kund Park, then K Khan, then Kashmir Smast, then Salman Khan Mayar’s House, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Akora?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves.

How do I reach Akora?

By air: Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 305 km by road.

Towns near Akora

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Akora’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Akora on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.