Jalalabad
From Wikitravel
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
- 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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