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Explore Bakhtar in Pakistan
Bakhtar in the region of Balochistān is a town in Pakistan - some 420 mi or ( 676 km ) South-West of Islamabad , the country's capital city .
Current time in Bakhtar is now 04:19 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Karachi " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Kandahar, Kabul, Jalalabad, Ghazni, and Gardez. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Kandahar . Where to go and what to see in Bakhtar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Pishin District
Pishin was a part of Quetta Pishin district. In 1975 it was separated from Quetta for administrative reasons. The name Pishin is a modernized form of ‘Pushang’, which is how the city was designated in (mainly pre-modern) Persian sources (Arabic sources using 'Fushang'). Myth attributes the origin of the Persian designation to a son of the mythical Emperor Afrasiab. Fushing was the spelling used in the records of the Afghan government.
Located at 30.67 66.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Jungle piralizai
Jungle Piralizai is located 60 km to the North West of Quetta about 2.26 km from the main Quetta Chaman Highway. The name Jungle is derived from the vast plantation of Salt cedar (Tamarix ramosissima)http://www. missouribotanicalgarden. org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/plant-finder/plant-details/kc/a401/tamarix-ramosissima.
Located at 30.64 66.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Khojak Tunnel
The Khojak Tunnel (aka Sheilla Bagh Tunnel) is a 3.91 kilometres long railway tunnel located in Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan, near Pak-Afghan border at Chamman. It is located 1,945 meters above sea level. The tunnel was constructed in 1891 under the Khojak Pass and remains one of the longest tunnels in South Asia, and the longest in Pakistan. It is expected to be surpassed by the 8.6 km Lowari Tunnel, currently under construction, in 2009. It was featured on the old Rs. 5 banknote.
Located at 30.83 66.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Koh-i-Chiltan
Koh-i-Chiltan is a peak located in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. Lwarrh Saar is the highest peak of Chiltan range at 3,194 metres, it is the third highest peak of Quetta after Zarghoon Ghar and Koh-i-Takatu and fifth highest peak of Balochistan.
Located at 30.93 66.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Khojak Pass
Khojak Pass (el. 7,513 ft) connects Qila Abdullah with Chaman in the province of Baluchistan, Pakistan. The road through the pass connects the larger cities of Quetta, Pakistan and Kandahar, Afghanistan. Khojak railroad tunnel 5.2 kilometre long (3.2 miles). Small forts to defend pass on each hill top. Picture of khojak tunnel is on old five rupees note.
Located at 30.85 66.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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