Sistan and Baluchestan Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Zehak

Zehak is a town in Sistan and Baluchestan Province district, Iran. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 86 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 mosques & dargahs and 5 parks. The must-see places are Dahan-e Gholaman (15 km), Shahr-e Sukhteh (59 km) and Shahr-i Gholghola (66 km).

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Zehak at a glance

Location
Sistan and Baluchestan Province district, Iran
Coordinates
30.8940° N, 61.6804° E
Places within 50 km
124 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Zehak

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zehak: 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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Forts & heritage near Zehak

138 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zehak. The closest is Tappeh Shahrestān (3 km); the best-known is Dahan-e Gholaman (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zehak

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zehak. The closest is چاه نیمه ۱ (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Zehak

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Zehak. The closest is مسجد جامع زهک (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Zehak

5 parks within 100 km of Zehak. The closest is Saheli Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Zehak

2 beaches & coast within 100 km of Zehak. The closest is Hamun Lake (37 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Hamun Lake · beach · Sistan and Baluchestan Province · ~37 km
  • Hamun Helmand · beach · Sistan and Baluchestan Province · ~60 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zehak

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zehak. The closest is Shahr-i Sokhta (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Zehak

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zehak
  2. 8 km چاه نیمه ۱ · lake, Sistan and Baluchestan Province
  3. 6 km چاه نیمه 1 · lake, Sistan and Baluchestan Province
  4. 9 km دهانه غلامان · heritage site, Sistan and Baluchestan Province
  5. 1 km Dahan-e Gholaman · heritage site, Sistan and Baluchestan Province
  6. 26 km Zahedan Kohneh · heritage site, Sistan and Baluchestan Province
  7. 11 km Back to Zehak

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How to reach Zehak

    All places near Zehak by distance

    Within 15 km of Zehak

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zehak by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage86138Tappeh Shahrestān (3 km)
    Other attractions1431Zīāratgāh-e Davāzdah Emām (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs516چاه نیمه ۱ (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1011مسجد جامع زهک (1 km)
    Parks55Saheli Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast12Hamun Lake (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Shahr-i Sokhta (48 km)
    Museums12موزه مردم شناسی سیستان (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Hamun Wildlife Sanctuary (42 km)

    Zehak: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zehak?

    Dahan-e Gholaman (heritage site, about 15 km), چاه نیمه ۱ (lake, about 8 km), Zahedan Kohneh (heritage site, about 11 km), چاه نیمه 1 (lake, about 14 km), دهانه غلامان (heritage site, about 14 km), چاه نیمه 3 (lake, about 16 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 86 forts & heritage, 14 other attractions, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zehak?

    Tappeh Shahrestān, about 3 km by road; Malek Ḩeydarī (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Zehak?

    چاه نیمه ۱, about 8 km by road; چاه نیمه 1 (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Zehak?

    مسجد جامع زهک, about 1 km by road; Hazrat Aisha Mosque (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zehak?

    Start in Zehak, visit چاه نیمه ۱, then چاه نیمه 1, then دهانه غلامان, then Dahan-e Gholaman, then Zahedan Kohneh, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zehak?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Zehak

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Zehak’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Zehak on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.