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Shaniz Destination Guide
Delve into Shaniz in Afghanistan
Shaniz in the region of Panjshir is located in Afghanistan - some 87 mi or ( 140 km ) North-East of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Shaniz is now 10:30 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Taloqan, Pas-e Shah-e Mardan, Kunduz, Kamangar, and Kabul. While being here, you might want to check out Taloqan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shaniz ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 17 km away
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