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Faqirak Destination Guide
Delve into Faqirak in Afghanistan
Faqirak in the region of Parvān is located in Afghanistan - some 46 mi or ( 74 km ) West of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Faqirak is now 09:39 AM (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: Shinah, Sar-e Ghujur, Sanginak, Pul-e Khumri, and Nowrak. While being here, you might want to check out Shinah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Faqirak ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shibar Pass
Shibar Pass is situated at a height of 3,000 m above sea-level and is one of the two main routes from Kabul to Bamiyan in central Afghanistan. The journey is approximately 6 and half hours long covering around 237 km . The route via Unai Pass and Hajigak Pass is more direct but also more difficult, rising to 3,700 m, and is not usually preferred.
Located at 34.90 68.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Helmand River
The Helmand River is the longest river in Afghanistan and the primary watershed for the endorheic Sistan Basin. The name comes from Avestan Haētumant, literally "dammed, having a dam", cognate with Sanskrit Setumanta "having a dam", which referred to the Helmand River and the irrigated areas around it. The name was borrowed into Greek and Latin as a compound with Eastern Iranian *raha, "river". Helmand Province is named after the river. The Helmand river stretches for 1,150 km .
Located at 34.57 68.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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