Places to visit near

Bāsawul

Bāsawul is a town in Nangarhar Province district, Afghanistan of about 6,835 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage and 6 caves. The must-see places are Khyber Pass, Shagai Fort and Warsak Dam.

34.2475° N, 70.8722° EPop. 6,835

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km125
Must-see20
Notable148
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bāsawul

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bāsawul
  2. Madi Kats Gharviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Sherabad Gharviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Khyber Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Amankowt Gharviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Tangai Gharviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Bāsawul
Today’s loopBāsawulStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bāsawul?

Madi Kats Ghar (viewpoint, about 6 km), Tangai Ghar (viewpoint, about 7 km), Kowb-e Dowlat Ghar (viewpoint, about 8 km), Khyber Pass (viewpoint, about 34 km), Amankowt Ghar (viewpoint, about 14 km), Sherabad Ghar (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

125 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 41 other attractions, 6 caves, 5 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bāsawul?

Ūz̲h̲dah Tarakêy, about 3 km by road; Madi Kats Ghar (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bāsawul?

Zōṟ Lanḏay, about 13 km by road; Kamkaī Khaībar (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bāsawul?

Start in Bāsawul, visit Madi Kats Ghar, then Sherabad Ghar, then Khyber Pass, then Amankowt Ghar, then Tangai Ghar, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.