Balkh Province district, Afghanistan

Places to visit near Khulm

Khulm is a town in Balkh Province district, Afghanistan, home to about 64,933 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 0 mosques & dargahs and 0 parks. The must-see places are Blue Mosque (65 km), Masjid of Rawza e Sharif (66 km) and Takht-e Rostam (72 km).

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Khulm at a glance

Location
Balkh Province district, Afghanistan
Population
about 64,933
Coordinates
36.6974° N, 67.6983° E
Places within 50 km
37
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Khulm

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Khulm: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Khulm

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Khulm. The closest is Shōr Tepah (8 km); the best-known is Dinamah Kōtal (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Khulm

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Khulm. The closest is Bagh-e Jehan Nama Palace (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Khulm

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Khulm. The closest is Mazar-e Sharif International Airport (54 km); the best-known is Blue Mosque (65 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Khulm

7 parks within 100 km of Khulm. The closest is Afghan Petrol Garden (56 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Khulm

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Khulm. The closest is Ozero Chayparak (67 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Khulm

3 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Khulm. The closest is Заршо (54 km); the best-known is Amu Darya (57 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Amu Darya · river spot · Khatlon Region · ~57 km
  • Заршо · river spot · Khatlon Region · ~54 km
  • Surxondaryo · river spot · Surxondaryo Region · ~86 km

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A one-day trip from Khulm

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 172 km on the road.

  1. Start in Khulm
  2. 36 km Abdan-e Shibaqli · viewpoint, Balkh Province
  3. 48 km Ōghrī Kōtal · viewpoint, Samangan Province
  4. 8 km Dinamah Kōtal · viewpoint, Balkh Province
  5. 43 km Kumargah · viewpoint, Balkh Province
  6. 35 km Bagh-e Jehan Nama Palace · palace, Balkh Province
  7. 2 km Back to Khulm

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From travellers near Khulm

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How to reach Khulm

    All places near Khulm by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Khulm by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1875Shōr Tepah (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1351Bagh-e Jehan Nama Palace (2 km)
    Other attractions524Zīārat-e Khwājah Bāzār (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs022Mazar-e Sharif International Airport (54 km)
    Parks07Afghan Petrol Garden (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Ozero Chayparak (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Заршо (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Gorimar Industrial Park (43 km)
    Buddhist sites03Nava Vihara (91 km)
    Museums02Termez Archaeological Museum (89 km)
    Caves02Meditation Caves (97 km)
    Churches01Бывший Казанский молитвенный дом (86 km)

    Khulm: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Khulm?

    Bagh-e Jehan Nama Palace (palace, about 2 km), Dinamah Kōtal (viewpoint, about 32 km), Shōr Tepah (viewpoint, about 8 km), Abdan-e Shibaqli (viewpoint, about 36 km), Kumargah (viewpoint, about 37 km), Kuhnah Qush Rabāţ (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Khulm?

    Shōr Tepah, about 8 km by road; Tangī-ye Qūrūq (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Khulm?

    Bagh-e Jehan Nama Palace, about 2 km by road; Kuhnah Qush Rabāţ (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Khulm?

    Mazar-e Sharif International Airport, about 54 km by road; مسجد ریس باشی (65 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Khulm?

    Start in Khulm, visit Abdan-e Shibaqli, then Ōghrī Kōtal, then Dinamah Kōtal, then Kumargah, then Bagh-e Jehan Nama Palace, and drive back — about 172 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Khulm?

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

    Towns near Khulm

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