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Khulm

Afghanistan · BalkhAF

Town in Samangan Province, Afghanistan

Kholm or Khulm, formerly known as Tashqurghan, is a town in Samangan Province of northern Afghanistan, 60 km east of Mazar-i-Sharif one-third of the way to Kunduz. Kholm is an ancient town located on the fertile, inland delta fan of the Khulm River. As such, it is an agriculturally rich locale and densely populated. It is famous for its covered market, and is a centre for trading in sheep and wood.

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Population
28,078
Coordinates
36.697, 67.698
Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
445 m
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Overview of Khulm

Khulm belongs to Balkh, Afghanistan and has the feel of a small town. Around 28,078 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature and wellness. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.

Things to do in Khulm

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Nature in Khulm

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Nature lovers get National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks and Rivers. Everything listed here comes from what Khulm is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

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Wellness in Khulm

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Wellness lovers get Hammam. All of it is drawn from Khulm's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.

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Best time to visit Khulm

The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.

Getting there & around

Small places like Khulm are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Balkh. Time zone: Asia/Kabul.

Similar destinations

Places near Khulm that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Khulm known for?
Khulm, in Balkh, Afghanistan, is best known for nature and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 28,078 residents.
What can you do in Khulm?
Recorded activities in Khulm include National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks, Rivers and Hammam. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Khulm?
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Where is Khulm located?
Khulm is located in Balkh, Afghanistan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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