Badakhshan Province district, Afghanistan

Places to visit near Māymay

Māymay is a town in Badakhshan Province district, Afghanistan. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 0 treks and 3 temples. The must-see places are Kuh-e Safed Khers (44 km) and Pik Agasis (98 km).

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Māymay at a glance

Location
Badakhshan Province district, Afghanistan
Coordinates
38.4086° N, 71.0384° E
Places within 50 km
52 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Māymay

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

185 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Māymay. The closest is Кухи-Курговад (14 km); the best-known is Kuh-e Safed Khers (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Māymay

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Māymay. The closest is Kurguwat (6 km); the best-known is The Ancient City of Karon (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Treks near Māymay

10 treks within 100 km of Māymay. The closest is Gushkhun Pass (54 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Gushkhun Pass · trek · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~54 km
  • Yazghulom River · trek · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~57 km
  • Vanjob River · trek · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~66 km
  • Vereshkay Pass · trek · Districts of Republican Subordination · ~67 km
  • Odudi Pass · trek · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~70 km
  • Khingov River · trek · Districts of Republican Subordination · ~75 km

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Temples near Māymay

3 temples within 100 km of Māymay. The closest is Wind Temple (21 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Wind Temple · temple · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~21 km
  • Water Temple · temple · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~21 km
  • Fire Temple · temple · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~22 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Māymay

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Māymay. The closest is Ozero Kyzylkul’ (52 km); the best-known is Kōl-e Yārkh (77 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Māymay

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Māymay. The closest is Qagobegi Uav (61 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Qagobegi Uav · waterfall · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~61 km
  • Nasta · waterfall · Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region · ~88 km

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A one-day trip from Māymay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 209 km on the road.

  1. Start in Māymay
  2. 44 km Kuh-e Safed Khers · viewpoint, Badakhshan Province
  3. 45 km Kōtal-e Sang Lēch · viewpoint
  4. 34 km The Ancient City of Karon · heritage site, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region
  5. 35 km Kirrimdara · viewpoint, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region
  6. 19 km Дарвазский хребет · viewpoint, Districts of Republican Subordination
  7. 32 km Back to Māymay

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How to reach Māymay

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Māymay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27185Кухи-Курговад (14 km)
    Other attractions1330Zīārat-e Khwājah Z̄akariyā (2 km)
    Forts & heritage817Kurguwat (6 km)
    Treks010Gushkhun Pass (54 km)
    Temples33Wind Temple (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Ozero Kyzylkul’ (52 km)
    Waterfalls02Qagobegi Uav (61 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02AF9302 (72 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Ziyoratgoh Zelolak (96 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Sangvor Sanctuary (74 km)
    Museums11Музей винторогова козла (29 km)
    Parks01Чорбог (85 km)

    Māymay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Māymay?

    Dashtak-e Bwalkudā (attraction, about 20 km), The Ancient City of Karon (heritage site, about 22 km), Kuh-e Safed Khers (viewpoint, about 44 km), Qal'ai Khumb Spring (attraction, about 27 km), Zīārat-e Khwājah Z̄akariyā (attraction, about 2 km), Kurguwat (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage, 3 temples, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Māymay?

    Кухи-Курговад, about 14 km by road; Qullai Pshikharv (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Māymay?

    Kurguwat, about 6 km by road; Kharābah-ye Dasht-e Hilā (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest trek to Māymay?

    Gushkhun Pass, about 54 km by road; Yazghulom River (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Māymay?

    Start in Māymay, visit Kuh-e Safed Khers, then Kōtal-e Sang Lēch, then The Ancient City of Karon, then Kirrimdara, then Дарвазский хребет, and drive back — about 209 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Māymay?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples.

    Towns near Māymay

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