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Skemal Destination Guide

Delve into Skemal in Afghanistan

Skemal in the region of Badakhshan is located in Afghanistan - some 201 mi or ( 323 km ) North-East of Kabul , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Skemal

Local time in Skemal is now 05:15 PM (Sunday) . 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: Zaybak, Zar Khan, Yakh Daru, Workat, and Bazar-e Tashkan. While being here, you might want to check out Zaybak . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Skemal ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Wakhan, Afghanistan - semi trailer

4:38 min by Sambor1965
Views: 7134 Rating: 5.00

3rd part of a trip of three crazy motorbikers to the end of the world. Don't ask where are other parts... ..

ISHKASHIM e il WAKHAN CORRIDOR

1:50 min by Stefano DE FRANCESCHI
Views: 120 Rating: 0.00

Ripartiamo dirigendoci verso sud Sempre risalendo il corso del fiume PANJ, la nostra prossima meta è la cittadina di Ishkashim capoluogo dell'omonimo distretto e posto di frontiera con il vicino Afgha ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Ishkoshim, Tajikistan

Ishkoshim, also Ishkashim, is the capital of Ishkoshim District in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province in south-east Tajikistan. It lies on the Panj River, at a point where its direction turns sharply north. Ishkoshim lies opposite a town of the same name in Afghanistan, although the name of the Afghan town is normally transliterated Ishkashim following Persian practice. A bridge opened in 2006 links the two towns.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 36.73 71.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Afghanistan–Tajikistan border crossings, Populated places in Gorno-Badakhshan

Ishkashim District

Ishkashim District is one of the 29 districts of Badakhshan Province in eastern Afghanistan. The capital is the city of Ishkashim . The people of the region are called Tajiks and some of them speak the Ishkashimi language. The total population of the district is approximately 11,000 residents. Ishkashim District lies along the international border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan, where there is a settlement with the same name The border is currently only open for humanitarian deliveries.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 36.73 71.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Districts of Badakhshan Province

Zebak, Afghanistan

Zebak (also Zibak or Zebok) is the capital of the Zebak District in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. The city is based in the delta of the Sanglich river. It lies at the foot of the Daliz Pass on one of the natural routes that connects it with Tajikistan approximately 35 kilometers to the north, and with Pakistan which is just 20 kilometers to the south. It has a distincive landscape and is known for its scenic pasture and natural springs.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 36.53 71.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Tags: Populated places in Badakhshan Province