Places to visit near

Shibirghān

Shibirghān is a town in Jowzjan Province district, Afghanistan of about 55,641 people. Within 50 km by road there are 17 places to visit: 6 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Tillya Tepe, Emshi-tepe and Qarah Tapah.

36.6676° N, 65.7529° EPop. 55,641

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km17
Must-see5
Notable13
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shibirghān

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:17 pm

51 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 Shibirghān
  2. Shibarghanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Emshi-tepeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Imshiklake · 45 min
  5. Shōr Kānlake · 45 min
  6. Tillya Tepeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Shibirghān
Today’s loopShibirghānStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shibirghān?

Tillya Tepe (heritage site, about 6 km), Emshi-tepe (heritage site, about 7 km), Shibarghan (heritage site, about 1 km), Sheberghan (attraction, about 1 km), Imshik (lake, about 7 km), Shōr Kān (lake, about 24 km).

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

17 places on Spotwander: 6 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Shibirghān?

Shibarghan, about 1 km by road; Tillya Tepe (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shibirghān?

Qal‘ah Chihil Jar, about 21 km by road; Ugam Darah (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shibirghān?

Start in Shibirghān, visit Shibarghan, then Emshi-tepe, then Imshik, then Shōr Kān, then Tillya Tepe, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.