Herat Province district, Afghanistan

Places to visit near Herāt

Herāt is a city in Herat Province district, Afghanistan, home to about 272,806 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs and 9 parks. The must-see places are Great Mosque of Herat (1 km), Herat Citadel (1 km) and Gawharshad Musalla Complex (2 km).

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Herāt, Afghanistan
Herāt, Herat Province district, Afghanistan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Herāt at a glance

Location
Herat Province district, Afghanistan
Population
about 272,806
Coordinates
34.3482° N, 62.1997° E
Places within 50 km
62 (4 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 parks

Top places to visit near Herāt

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Herāt: 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 Herāt

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herāt. The closest is Tomb of Ali Mowaffaq (1 km); the best-known is Herat Citadel (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Herāt

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Herāt. The closest is Kōtal-e Surkh (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Herāt

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Herāt. The closest is Herat Great Mosque Park (1 km); the best-known is Great Mosque of Herat (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Herāt

11 parks within 100 km of Herāt. The closest is Farhang Park (1 km); the best-known is Takht-e-Safar Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Herāt

3 museums within 100 km of Herāt. The closest is National Museum (1 km); the best-known is Herat National Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Herāt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herāt
  2. 1 km Great Mosque of Herat · mosque, Herat Province
  3. 1 km Herat Citadel · heritage site, Herat Province
  4. 1 km Herat National Museum · museum, Herat Province
  5. 2 km مقبره گوهرشاد بیگم · mosque or dargah, Herat Province
  6. 7 km Shrine of Khwaja Abd Allah · mosque or dargah, Herat Province
  7. 6 km Back to Herāt

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    Within 15 km of Herāt

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herāt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2039Tomb of Ali Mowaffaq (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints222Kōtal-e Surkh (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1720Herat Great Mosque Park (1 km)
    Other attractions1020دیگ بخار شاپ (1 km)
    Parks911Farhang Park (1 km)
    Museums33National Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Pashdan Dam (27 km)

    Herāt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herāt?

    Great Mosque of Herat (mosque, about 1 km), Herat Citadel (heritage site, about 1 km), Gawharshad Musalla Complex (attraction, about 2 km), Shrine of Khwaja Abd Allah (mosque or dargah, about 6 km), Herat National Museum (museum, about 1 km), Yu Aw Synagogue (attraction, about 2 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs, 10 other attractions, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Herāt?

    Tomb of Ali Mowaffaq, about 1 km by road; گذر پنجتن (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Herāt?

    Kōtal-e Surkh, about 15 km by road; Khrebet Khazrati-Baba (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Herāt?

    Herat Great Mosque Park, about 1 km by road; Great Mosque of Herat (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herāt?

    Start in Herāt, visit Great Mosque of Herat, then Herat Citadel, then Herat National Museum, then مقبره گوهرشاد بیگم, then Shrine of Khwaja Abd Allah, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herāt?

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

    Towns near Herāt

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