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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.

Travel to Jalalabad & Visa Requirements

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.

Tours & Getting around Jalalabad

Jalalabad attractions and sightseeing

  • 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.

Jalalabad city tours

Jalalabad souvenirs & shopping

Money

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

Jalalabad Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Jalalabad nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Jalalabad cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

The government hotel 'Spingar' is on the eastern side of the city is basic. There are other guest houses which may be better.

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This page was last edited at 23:16, on 8 December 2008 by James Yolkowski. Based on work by Dave Stanley and Ricardo, Wikitravel user(s) Cacahuate, Creative, Pashley, WindHorse and Huttite and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.

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