Balakot

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Balakot is a town on the right bank of the Kunhar River in Mansehra District, below the point where the Kaghan Valley climbs north. Much of it was rebuilt after the 2005 earthquake, and it is the nearest town to Shogran, about 34 km away.

From Wikipedia: Balakot; Shogran

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Places around Balakot

Listed on Mulk, within about 8 km of the centre

Things to see

Sights, landmarks, lakes and viewpoints.

Where to stay

Hotels, guest houses, resorts and campsites.

Where to eat

Restaurants, cafés and dhabas.

Shops

Handicrafts, dry fruit, bakeries, groceries and outdoor gear.

Essentials

Fuel and repairs, cash, health, police, tours and transport.

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Nearby destinations

Distances in a straight line, not by road.

Photos from Wikimedia Commons:

Balakot: khadim-un-nabi Rao, CC BY-SA 3.0