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Samandan Destination Guide
Touring Samandan in Afghanistan
Samandan in the region of Baghlān is located in Afghanistan - some 80 mi or ( 129 km ) North of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Time in Samandan is now 12:29 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Taloqan, Tajikan, Qazah, Lowkani, and Kunduz. Being here already, consider visiting Taloqan . Check out our recommendations for Samandan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Khawak Pass
The Khawak Pass (elevation 3,848 m) sits across the route heading to the northwest from near the head of the Panjshir Valley through the formidable Hindu Kush range to northern Afghanistan via Andarab and Baghlan. This is the route traditionally thought to have been followed by Alexander the Great in the spring of 329 BCE when he led his army from the Kabul Valley across the mountains to Bactria (later Tokharistan in the north).
Located at 35.67 69.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Anjuman (stream)
The Anjuman is a stream which runs through the Anjuman Valley in Afghanistan. The stream's sources include the three lakes of the valley, with the largest lake being the primary source.
Located at 35.42 69.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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