Places to visit near

Nīkshahr

Nīkshahr is a town in Sistan and Baluchestan Province district, Iran of about 17,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 mosques & dargahs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Nik Shahr Castle, Chanef Castle and Espakeh Castle.

26.2258° N, 60.2143° EPop. 17,000

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km20
Must-see4
Notable4
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Nīkshahr

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:06 pm

214 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 Nīkshahr
  2. Nik Shahr Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Masjed Jameviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Espakeh Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Govargataan Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Chanef Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Nīkshahr
Today’s loopNīkshahrStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nīkshahr?

Nik Shahr Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Chanef Castle (heritage site, about 25 km), Espakeh Castle (heritage site, about 41 km), مسجد جامع ذالنورین (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Baloch Park (park, about 1 km), Qal‘eh-ye Tompī (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

20 places on Spotwander: 6 other attractions, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage, 3 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nīkshahr?

کوه اشکوپ, about 17 km by road; Gardaneh-ye Hamūntak (49 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Nīkshahr?

مسجد جامع ذالنورین, about 1 km by road; مسجد (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nīkshahr?

Start in Nīkshahr, visit Nik Shahr Castle, then Masjed Jame, then Espakeh Castle, then Govargataan Waterfall, then Chanef Castle, and drive back — about 214 km by road in all.

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