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Shīnḏanḏ

Shīnḏanḏ is a town in Herat Province district, Afghanistan of about 29,264 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage and 0 mosques & dargahs. The closest is Zīārat-e Shaykh ‘Abdul Qāsim.

33.3029° N, 62.1474° EPop. 29,264

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km51
Must-see0
Notable8
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shīnḏanḏ

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:53 pm

215 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 Shīnḏanḏ
  2. Qal'a-i Dukhtarheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Zard Kowtalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Gardanah-ye Bulghāchahviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Gardanah-ye Ma‘danviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Gardanah-ye Pajviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Shīnḏanḏ
Today’s loopShīnḏanḏStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shīnḏanḏ?

Qal'a-i Dukhtar (heritage site, about 5 km), Gardanah-ye Paj (viewpoint, about 10 km), Zīārat-e Shaykh ‘Abdul Qāsim (attraction, about 1 km), Ziarat-e Shaykh `Abdur Rahman Islami;Ziarat-e Sheykh lAbd Or Rarman Eslami;Zyarate Saykh `Abdurrahman Eslami (heritage site, about 1 km), Zīārat-e Mullā ‘Abdullāh (attraction, about 1 km), Zīārat-e Khwājah Jangalī Jān (attraction, about 2 km).

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

51 places on Spotwander: 34 other attractions, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shīnḏanḏ?

Kōh-e Komāshī, about 6 km by road; Gardanah-ye Paj (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Shīnḏanḏ?

Ziarat-e Shaykh `Abdur Rahman Islami;Ziarat-e Sheykh lAbd Or Rarman Eslami;Zyarate Saykh `Abdurrahman Eslami, about 1 km by road; Qal'a-i Dukhtar (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shīnḏanḏ?

Start in Shīnḏanḏ, visit Qal'a-i Dukhtar, then Zard Kowtal, then Gardanah-ye Bulghāchah, then Gardanah-ye Ma‘dan, then Gardanah-ye Paj, and drive back — about 215 km by road in all.

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