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Timargara

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan · Asia

About Timargara

Timargara sits on the route: 30 minutes from Bat Khela, 57km from Takht-i-Bahi.

Timargara is a town located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Timargara sits in Pakistan. It's in the Asia/Karachi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Timargara to your route.

About Timargara

Timergara (Pashto: تيمرګره, Urdu: تیمرگرہ) is a city and the district headquarters of the Lower Dir District and temporary headquarter of newly established Central Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Timergara city is located on the east bank of the Panjkora River. It lies at an altitude of 823 metres

Read more (2,700 ft). The town is the site of excavated graves of Indo-Aryans, dating from 1500 to 600 BC. On the west side of the Panjkora River is the excavated site of Balambat. The site has been occupied continuously since the time of the Indo-Aryans in 1500 BC. Discoveries included houses dating from 500 BC and fire altars, showing that the people followed early Vedic Hinduism which revolved around fire worshipping. The areas early political history is defined by the control of the Hindu Shahis, artifacts and ruins from the period is found throughout the region. At the 2023 Census, the town had a population of 47,860. Most of the main city lies on the bank of the river Panjkora, which separates Balambat from the main city.

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Where is Timargara located?

Timargara is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8266 latitude, 71.8442 longitude.

What is the population of Timargara?

Timargara has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Pakistan.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Pakistan
Region
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Coordinates
34.8266, 71.8442

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Worth the detour from Timargara

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Takht-i-Bahi

An exceptionally well-preserved Indo-Parthian Buddhist monastery complex perched on a hilltop, dating from the 1st century BC to the 7th century AD.

57 km · about 65 min drive

tunnel

Lowari Tunnel

An 8.5 km tunnel under the Lowari Pass that finally gave Chitral year-round road access, replacing a seasonal track that closed under snow for half the year. The approach roads still switchback steeply through pine forest.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Timargara

  • 58 kmLowari TunnelAn 8.5 km tunnel under the Lowari Pass that finally gave Chitral year-round road access, replacing a seasonal track that closed under snow for half the year. The approach roads still switchback steeply through pine forest.

Nearby Destinations

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Bat Khela

🇵🇰 Pakistan

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28 km awayPop. 3,000

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🇵🇰 Pakistan

32 km awayPop. 5,267

Upper Dir

🇵🇰 Pakistan

42 km awayPop. 29,869

Dāngām

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

43 km away

Inzari

🇵🇰 Pakistan

45 km awayPop. 10,000

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