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Delve into Palaka in Pakistan

Palaka in the region of North-West Frontier Province is a city in Pakistan - some 9 mi or ( 15 km ) North-West of Islamabad , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Palaka

Current time in Palaka is now 02:10 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Karachi " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Kabul, Tuthal, Thatta Gujaran, Tarmakki, and Rawalpindi. While being here, make sure to check out Kabul . We encountered some video on the web . 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 Palaka ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Islamabad, Pakistan

7:42 min by shahmansoor
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A day out in Islamabad on a shopping spree. Hanging out in the city. Going from Capital Development Authority (CDA) to Blue Area via Kashmir Highway. September 2010 ..

Islamabad Roads

0:54 min by 6126099
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Islamabad Road From Faisal Masjid to Faizabad. ..


NewCapeGrace Guest House in Islamabad Pakistan

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New Cape Grace Guest House in Islamabad, a House of Comfort, conveniently located in Sector F-6, offers quality comfort and convenience at affordable prices. Only few minutes drive from the popular Ji ..

khanpur Dam Spilways 20-06-09

2:58 min by shahid Rashid Rana
Views: 2793 Rating: 3.00

After last paper of 1st semester , we panned a trip for Shehnwari Dumba Taxila which ultimatly change into swimming and CHAPPAL kabab Khanpur Dam, Haripur. ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khanpur is a large village and one of the 44 union councils, administrative subdivisions, of Haripur District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located to the south of the district capital Haripur at 33°48'53N 72°56'22E, and about 30 km from Islamabad in a beautiful green hilly place. It is famous throughout Pakistan for its oranges and is also known for the Khanpur Dam. This dam drowned the old, original village and the present one was later made to replace it.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 33.81 72.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Union councils of Haripur District

Khanpur Dam

Khanpur Dam is a dam located on the Haro River near Potowar Plateau and the village of Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, about 25 miles (40 km) from Islamabad, Pakistan. It caters to domestic water supplies in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, and irrigation water to many of the agricultural and industrial areas surrounding the cities. The dam was completed in 1983 after a 15-year construction period believed to have cost Rs. 1,352 million.

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Located at 33.80 72.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: Dams completed in 1983, Dams in Pakistan

Chhajjian

Chhajjian is a valley in Haripur District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located South East of the District Haripur at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33.88522|73.038054|region:IN|||||| | |name= }}). It is surrounded by mountains. Its mountains are covered with Pine trees and rich of wildlife. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33|53|0|N|73|2|0|E|type:landmark_region:PK |primary |name= }}

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Located at 33.89 73.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Haripur District

Mohra Muradu

Mohra Muradu is the place of an ancient Buddhist stupa and monastery near the ruins of Taxila, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The ancient monastery is located in a valley and offers a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. The monks could meditate in all stillness at this place but were near enough to the city of Sirsukh to go for begging as it is only around 1.5 km away. The city was built in the 2nd century CE and renovated in the 5th century. Thus it belongs to the Kushan age.

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Located at 33.78 72.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Pakistan, Buddhist monasteries in Pakistan, Pre-Islamic heritage of Pakistan, Stupas in Pakistan, Taxila

Hattar

Hattar is one of the 44 union councils, administrative subdivions, of Haripur District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located south of the district capital, Haripur, at 33°51'1N 72°51'8E and borders Taxila Tehsil of Punjab province.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 33.85 72.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Union councils of Haripur District