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Delve into Gharichi Banda in Pakistan
Gharichi Banda in the region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas is located in Pakistan - some 105 mi or ( 169 km ) West of Islamabad , the country's capital .
Local time in Gharichi Banda is now 09:28 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Karachi " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Bai Khel, Palotsay, Mehtar Lam, Kabul, and Jalalabad. While being here, you might want to check out Bai Khel . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gharichi Banda ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Bazar Caves
The Bazar Caves otherwise Bāzār Caves are located in the Khyber in the mountainous Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan.
Located at 34.27 71.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Khyber Pass
The Khyber Pass, is a mountain pass connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan, cutting through the northeastern part of the Spin Ghar mountains. An integral part of the ancient Silk Road, it is one of the oldest known passes in the world. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location. The summit of the pass is 5 kilometres inside Pakistan at Landi Kotal.
Located at 34.08 71.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Hajizai
Hajizai is a town and union council in Charsadda District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. It is located at 34°6'50N 71°28'36E and has an altitude of 311 metres (1023 feet).
Located at 34.11 71.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
2009 Khyber Pass offensive
The 2009 Khyber Pass offensive was an offensive military campaign by Pakistani Army against Islamic militants from Lashkar-e-Islam in and near the Khyber Pass. The offensive was launched after a series of suicide bombings, including one at a police station where 17 cadets were killed, as well as American pressure to crack down on the militants. After two months, Pakistan Army defeated the militants and cleared the area from the militants.
Located at 34.09 71.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
2009 Pakistan Army Mil Mi-17 crash
A Russian-made Mil Mi-17 transport helicopter of the Pakistan Army crashed in the FATA, in Orakzai Agency on July 3, 2009. According to a source within the Army the crash was due to a technical fault. Some sources report that local people are saying it was due to militant activity. The crash site is Chapar Feroze Khel, 20 kilometres from Peshawar, on the border of the semi-autonomous Orakzai and Khyber tribal agencies.
Located at 34.09 71.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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