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Notable lake · Takhar Province, Afghanistan

Ḩowẕ-e Nār

Ḩowẕ-e Nār is a lake in Takhar Province, Afghanistan.

Ḩowẕ-e Nār: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ḩowẕ-e Nār

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Ḩowẕ-e Nār — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.24056, 70.41000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ḩowẕ-e Nār full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Ḩowẕ-e Nār yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ḩowẕ-e Nār?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ḩowẕ-e Nār?

    Nearby: Anjuman Pass (viewpoint, 40 km), Ḩowẕ-e Kamanduk (lake, 52 km), Pīr Yakhhā-ye Darah Sakhī (viewpoint, 62 km), Kuh-e Bandaka (viewpoint, 65 km), Qal‘ah-ye Sorkhī (viewpoint, 66 km), Ḩowẕ-e Darah-ye Kishtī (lake, 23 km).

    Is Ḩowẕ-e Nār worth visiting?

    Ḩowẕ-e Nār is listed as a notable lake in Afghanistan on Spotwander.