Places to Visit in Nimroz, Zaranj, Afghanistan

Places to Visit in Nimroz, Zaranj, Afghanistan

Nimroz is situated in southwest part of Afghanistan bound by Kandhahar, Iran, Farah and Hilmand as its adjoining districts and country. Nimroz comes in Nimroz Province and Zaranj is the capital city of Nimroz. Nimroz covers a total area of 41356 sq kms and Pashto, Balochi and Dari are the most widely spoken languages of the people living in this part of the country. Most of the region is thinly populated because the province falls in the desert zone and it coordinates with 31.0’ degree North Latitude and 62.5’ degree East Longitude.

Nimroz History and Meaning:

The name Nimroz is derived from Persian word Nimruz which means ‘mid day’ or ‘half day’ as the meridian splitting the world passes through this region. Nimroz was part of Medes, Achaemenid Empire followed by rule of Alexander the Great. It came under the rule of Saffarid Dynasty in 860 A.D. followed by Ghaznivads, Ghuruds, Timurids and Safavids who ruled this place. Nimruz became a part of Hotaki dynasty in the early 18^th century until 1968 when it became separated from Chakhansur Province and became an independent province.

Tourist attractions in and around Nimroz:

The tourists can visit many tourist attractions located in Kandhahar which is about 321 kms from Nimroz like:

Kandhahar Museum
Tomb of Ahmed Shah Durrani
Chilzina a rock cut chamber
Kandhahar Airport
Mausoleum of Mirwais Hotak
Shrine of Baba Wali
Arghandab River
Governor’s Mansion
Kandhahar University
Kandhahar Park
Kokaran Park
Baghi Pul Park

Culture, Shopping and Cuisines in Nimroz:

Nimroz is rich in culture as Pashtuns form the majority of the population followed by Tajiks, Hazaras and Uzbeks. The tourists visiting Nimroz are greeted with hot spicy authentic Afghan cuisines and menus like mutton kurma, chicken gosh, chicken biryani, grilled chicken, rice pulao and mutton soup. The recipes tickle the taste buds of the visitors such a way that they feel like having the cuisines more frequently.

Ideal Season to visit Nimroz in Afghanistan:

Tourists can visit Nimroz during months of winter where the weather remains pleasant and bearable with temperatures hovering around mid 20’s degrees. As Nimroz is in the desert zone, summers are very hot and dry with maximum temperature exceeding above 40 degrees and the region receives very scanty rainfall in a year measuring up to 51 mm annually.

Connectivity to Nimroz in Afghanistan:

Nimroz is well connected by highways and air modes of transport. The Delaram-Zarang Highway provides a major boost to Nimroz as it forms the center of trading activity where many goods and commodities are transported through trucks and trailers. Plenty of bus services are also available from capital city Zarang to Kandhahar, Iran, Lashkar Gar and Farah at regular intervals. The region is also well connected by air where many domestic airlines operate from Zaranj Airport. Kandhahar Airport is located 321 kms away from Nimroz. Beside taxis, buses form the local mode of commutation in Nimroz.

Hotels in Nimroz:

Nimroz has many destined reputed hotels offering world class services to the tourists coming to this place from every nook and corner of the globe. Hotels range from 1 star rating and extends up to 5 star providing some of the best in class amenities and facilities that include spa, sauna, Turkish steam bath, free broadband connection, mini bar, room heaters & coolers, games room, fitness center, excellent room servicing, lifts, elevators, childcare centers, laundry and dry-cleaning services, tour desks etc. List of some of the hotels in Kandhahar which is approx 321 kms from Nimroz is as follows.