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Jalalabad

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Jalalabad (Pashto: جلال آباد) is a city in eastern Afghanistan, with a population of nearly 900,000 people. It is the capital of Nangarhar province, located next to the Kabul and Kunar rivers, a short distance from the Khyber Pass. It is linked by approximately 90-miles highway with Kabul to the west and about the same distance with Peshawar in Pakistan to the east.

[edit] Get in

Jalalabad is on the major highway that links Kabul to Pakistan. A lot of trucks use this route to supply Kabul with food and other products. The main highway was reconstructed in 2006, which is the busiest in Afghanistan. A bus service between Jalalabad and Peshawar is available everyday.

It is theoretically possible to get to Jalalabdad from Kabul in 1 hour 45 minutes. Many Afghans lose their lives trying this.

[edit] Get around

  • Go for fishing along river side.
  • Go for swimming .

[edit][add listing] See

Street scene i Jalalabad.
Street scene i Jalalabad.
  • The large reservoir near Sarobi. This is located on the way to Kabul.
  • Hada' Museum' related to before islam period. This museum is located to the south of Jalalabad city.
  • Palace (Shahi Qasar) was used by the former king Zahir Shah as kingdom palace during winter.
  • Shirzai Stadium Shirzai lobgharai .
  • Youth Park Zwanano Park.
  • Bridge See the main historical bridge, the only source to connect other three provinces to Jalalabad.
  • Darwanta DAM Darwanta Dam is very famous for fresh fishes and green envorenment with fresh air.

Women park, youth Park, Fish Hotels/resturatns and All type of dishes are very famous here.

  • Ghazi Amanullah Khan Town.
  • Ghazi Amanullah Khan Tomb.
  • Ameer Shaheed Garden.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • shahi (qasar).  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Handi Craft Handicraft is one of most famouse product of East, incliding Clothes Carpets and cottong made Gifts.
  • Mangee you can find many Mud-Made things for eating food and drinking water and also peaces for room decoration.
  • Pakool - Waskat Pakool Waskat are traditional wearing of Afghans, special hot and warm hat and special jacket balck normally.

[edit] Money

  • Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) [1] has a branch in Jalalabad.
  • Kabul Bank [2] has a branch in Jalalabad.
  • Azizi Bank [3] has a branch in Jalalabad.
  • Afghanistan National Bank [4] has a branch in Jalalabad.
  • Western Union [5] has several offices in Jalalabad.

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Pakora Go for special “Pakora” Food in Hindu Street.
  • Cheese Cheese, Paneer, is the main product of Jalalabad and around areas. its famous over all Afghansitan.
  • Olive There are many Olive gardens in Jalalabad. you can find best quality Olive in market.
  • Olive Oil Olive Oil are mostly used in common dishes. you can find best quality Olive Oil all over there.

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Juice Shops in "Mokhaberat Chowk" is most famous wich attarct many people for tasty and fresh juces for each season .

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • The government hotel 'Spingar' is on the eastern side of the city is basic. There are other guest houses which may be better.
  • Taj Mahal Guesthouse, +93(0)700 60 33 83, [6]. Warm, welcoming guesthouse on the edge of Jalalabad. Free wifi internet, swimming pool in summer, and home to the Tikibar- the only bar in Eastern Afghanistan that operates when there are supplies. Rates: $80. nite, Meals and Laundry service included.  edit

[edit] Get out

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