Gardez
Afghanistan · Wil?yat-e Paktiy?AF
Provincial capital in Paktia, Afghanistan
Gardez is a city in southeastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Paktia Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Gardez District and has an estimated population of 105,278 people. Mulawai Habibullah Akhundzada is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Mohammad Sharif Elham.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 70,000
- Coordinates
- 33.597, 69.226
- Timezone
- Asia/Kabul
- Elevation
- 2300 m
Overview of Gardez
Located in Wil?yat-e Paktiy?, Afghanistan, Gardez is best described as a mid-sized city. Population figures land around 70,000. It sits at about 2,300 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights nature, adventure and nightlife above everything else. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Gardez
Nature in Gardez
(7)For nature, expect Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Geological Formations. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gardez.
Adventure in Gardez
(3)The adventure shortlist for Gardez: Climbing, Escape Room and Shooting Ranges. Everything listed here comes from what Gardez is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Gardez
(3)The nightlife shortlist for Gardez: Events, Festival and Pubs. Everything listed here comes from what Gardez is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Gardez
(2)Gardez's culture entries include Fountains and Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Gardez's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Gardez
(2)Sports in Gardez covers Hunting and Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gardez.
Water Sports in Gardez
(1)On the water sports side, Gardez offers Water Sports. It is a direct read of Gardez's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Gardez
(2)Looking for other activities? Gardez has Desert Land and Instagram. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gardez.
Best time to visit Gardez
Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Gardez is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Asia/Kabul.
Similar destinations
Places near Gardez that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gardez known for?
- Gardez is mainly a destination for nature, adventure and nightlife, set in Wil?yat-e Paktiy?, Afghanistan with around 70,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Gardez?
- You can plan around Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Geological Formations in Gardez. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Gardez?
- Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Gardez located?
- Administratively, Gardez sits in Wil?yat-e Paktiy?, Afghanistan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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