Khost Province district, Afghanistan

Places to visit near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

Shaykh Amīr Kêlay is a town in Khost Province district, Afghanistan. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 10 mosques & dargahs and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Khost Great Mosque (7 km) and Takur Ghar (82 km).

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Shaykh Amīr Kêlay at a glance

Location
Khost Province district, Afghanistan
Coordinates
33.2874° N, 69.9128° E
Places within 50 km
129 (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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Shaykh Amīr Kêlay: 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 Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

173 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shaykh Amīr Kêlay. The closest is Shamal Khwaṟ (6 km); the best-known is Zērakay Narakay (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shaykh Amīr Kêlay. The closest is Tana;Tanah (6 km); the best-known is Charkhay Tanah;Carkhay Tana (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Shaykh Amīr Kêlay. The closest is Haji Husain Miakhel Mosqueحاجی حسین میاخیل جماعت (5 km); the best-known is Khost Great Mosque (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shaykh Amīr Kêlay. The closest is Dandy Dam (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Dandy Dam · lake · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~33 km
  • Kand Dam · lake · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~44 km
  • Baran Dam · lake · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~79 km
  • Kaitu Dam · lake · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · ~59 km

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Caves near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

2 caves within 100 km of Shaykh Amīr Kêlay. The closest is Kharre Caves (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shaykh Amīr Kêlay
  2. 7 km Khost Great Mosque · mosque, Khost Province
  3. 22 km Zērakay Narakay · viewpoint, Khost Province
  4. 23 km Charkhay Tanah;Carkhay Tana · heritage site, Gurbuz
  5. 13 km Kitton 5 · heritage site, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  6. 11 km Pasarlai 3 · heritage site, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  7. 25 km Back to Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

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How to reach Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

    All places near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay by distance

    Within 15 km of Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints173Shamal Khwaṟ (6 km)
    Forts & heritage47Tana;Tanah (6 km)
    Other attractions24Wazī Gul Bābā Zīārat (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs16Haji Husain Miakhel Mosqueحاجی حسین میاخیل جماعت (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4Dandy Dam (33 km)
    Caves2Kharre Caves (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1Laibton Park (42 km)
    Museums1Bannu Woollen Mills (92 km)

    Shaykh Amīr Kêlay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay?

    Khost Great Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Zērakay Narakay (viewpoint, about 21 km), Charkhay Tanah;Carkhay Tana (heritage site, about 21 km), Pasarlai 3 (heritage site, about 25 km), Kitton 5 (heritage site, about 26 km), Gargat 3 (heritage site, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shaykh Amīr Kêlay?

    129 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 21 other attractions, 10 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shaykh Amīr Kêlay?

    Shamal Khwaṟ, about 6 km by road; Wuche Khore Narai (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shaykh Amīr Kêlay?

    Tana;Tanah, about 6 km by road; Bowri Tanah;Bori Tana;Bori Tanah (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Shaykh Amīr Kêlay?

    Haji Husain Miakhel Mosqueحاجی حسین میاخیل جماعت, about 5 km by road; Khost Great Mosque (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shaykh Amīr Kêlay?

    Start in Shaykh Amīr Kêlay, visit Khost Great Mosque, then Zērakay Narakay, then Charkhay Tanah;Carkhay Tana, then Kitton 5, then Pasarlai 3, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay?

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

    Towns near Shaykh Amīr Kêlay

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