Qargha Reservoir, Kabul

Name: Qargha Reservoir
Address: Kabul, Afghanistan

#27 among attractions in Kabul

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Qargha is a dam and reservoir at Qargheh, near Kabul, in Afghanistan. The reservoir and its peripheral areas provide for recreation facilities such as boating, surfing, golfing, etc. and has a hotel on its bank. There is a fishery development in the reservoir supported by a hatchery on its banks. Irrigation and hydropower developments have also been planned from the stored waters of the reservoir. ()

Alternative names: Length: 5512 ftWidth: 1969 ftAverage depth: 98 ftCoordinates: 34°33'19"N, 69°1'58"E

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Qargha Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bagh-e Bala Palace, Paghman Hill Castle, Khair Khaneh, Amir Khusrou Balkhi Library.

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Palace
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Palace
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Archaeological site
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Library
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Memorial
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Universities and schools
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Universities and schools
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Universities and schools
Polytechnical University of Kabul, Kabul
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5.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Dashte Barchi, Kabul
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Neighbourhood
Afshar, Kabul
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Universities and schools
American University of Afghanistan, Kabul
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