Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district, Pakistan

Places to visit near Dasu

Dasu is a town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district, Pakistan. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 parks and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Naran Valley (67 km), Kaghan Valley (69 km) and Saif-ul-Maluk Lake (74 km).

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Dasu, Pakistan
Dasu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district, Pakistan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dasu at a glance

Location
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district, Pakistan
Coordinates
35.2917° N, 73.2906° E
Places within 50 km
39
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs
Airport
Srinagar International Airport (SXR), 248 km

Top places to visit near Dasu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dasu: 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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Things to see near Dasu, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Dasu

165 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dasu. The closest is Zelai Pass (20 km); the best-known is Palas Tehsil (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Palas Tehsil · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~42 km
  • Bhuien · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~45 km
  • Zelai Pass · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~20 km
  • Shaikhdara · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~46 km
  • Shamalda Pass · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~21 km
  • Naran Valley · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~67 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dasu

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dasu. The closest is Dasu Dam (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Dasu

10 parks within 100 km of Dasu. The closest is Shakar Tala (53 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dasu

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dasu. The closest is Jamia Masjid Bagroo (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dasu

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dasu. The closest is Je Kushwai (30 km); the best-known is Shatial (43 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Shatial · fort · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~43 km
  • Kot Kandao · fort · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~54 km
  • Je Kushwai · fort · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~30 km
  • Kandao · fort · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~66 km
  • Qala China · fort · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~70 km
  • Bab-e-Chilas · fort · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~93 km

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Caves near Dasu

7 caves within 100 km of Dasu. The closest is Sar Banda (62 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Sar Banda · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~62 km
  • Kalar · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~62 km
  • Meri · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~65 km
  • Beli · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~66 km
  • Char · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~69 km
  • Charonai · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~69 km

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A one-day trip from Dasu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 184 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dasu
  2. 42 km Palas Tehsil · viewpoint, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  3. 11 km Shaikhdara · viewpoint, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  4. 1 km Bhuien · viewpoint, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  5. 38 km Dasu Dam · dam, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  6. 49 km Shatial · heritage site, Gilgit-Baltistan
  7. 43 km Back to Dasu

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How to reach Dasu

  • By air: Srinagar International Airport (SXR), Srinagar — about 248 km by road

All places near Dasu by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

  • Klaan Gatt · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~56 km
  • Moru · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~56 km
  • Tikki Glacier · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~56 km
  • Darwazey Sar · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~57 km
  • Garrai Baik · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~57 km
  • Garai · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~58 km
  • Gull e Bagh · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~58 km
  • Arakh · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~58 km
  • Charai · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~59 km
  • Seegal Kabook(Glacier) · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~59 km
  • Esaaq Sar · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~59 km
  • Musa ka Musalla Peak · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Nagar Valley · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~60 km
  • Mengon Kandao · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~60 km
  • Diamer-Bhasha Dam · lake · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~60 km
  • Tsaarga Kabook · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~60 km
  • Panrashai Kandao · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~60 km
  • Sigal Glacier · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~61 km
  • Loye Jaakh · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~61 km
  • Kandia Kandao · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~61 km
  • Malika Parbat · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Jaakh · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~62 km
  • Ajri Kandao · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~62 km
  • Chuklelain Glacier · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~62 km
  • Sar Banda · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~62 km
  • Kalar · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~62 km
  • Meri · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~65 km
  • Nalai Kandao · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~65 km
  • Luda Sar · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~66 km
  • Charai Kandao · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~66 km
  • Kandao · fort · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~66 km
  • Chumbar 5 · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~66 km
  • Beli · cave · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~66 km
  • Richo Kandao · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~67 km
  • Mankial Sar · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~67 km
  • Domrai Sar · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~67 km
  • Babusar Pass · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~88 km · Must-see
  • Allai Khwar Dam · lake · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~68 km
  • Chumbar Sar 1 · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~68 km
  • Bibaal Yakh Derd · viewpoint · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~68 km

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Dasu by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints29165Zelai Pass (20 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs429Dasu Dam (12 km)
Parks010Shakar Tala (53 km)
Mosques & dargahs39Jamia Masjid Bagroo (44 km)
Forts & heritage27Je Kushwai (30 km)
Caves07Sar Banda (62 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens02Saiful Maluk National Park (76 km)
Waterfalls02Mighty 22 Falls (84 km)
Other attractions11Mobile Tower (8 km)

Dasu: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Dasu?

Dasu Dam (dam, about 12 km), Mobile Tower (attraction, about 8 km), Palas Tehsil (viewpoint, about 42 km), Shatial (heritage site, about 43 km), Bhuien (viewpoint, about 45 km), Zelai Pass (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

39 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 mosques & dargahs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dasu?

Zelai Pass, about 20 km by road; Shamalda Pass (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Dasu?

Dasu Dam, about 12 km by road; Khairbaraw Dhand (47 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Dasu?

Shakar Tala, about 53 km by road; Koot Banda (54 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dasu?

Start in Dasu, visit Palas Tehsil, then Shaikhdara, then Bhuien, then Dasu Dam, then Shatial, and drive back — about 184 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Dasu?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Dasu?

By air: Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 248 km by road.

Towns near Dasu

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