Dhamar Governorate district, Yemen

Places to visit near Dhamār

Dhamār is a city in Dhamar Governorate district, Yemen, home to about 160,114 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 167 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Harras of Dhamar (1 km) and Jabal al `Awd (68 km).

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Dhamār, Yemen
Dhamār, Dhamar Governorate district, Yemen. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dhamār at a glance

Location
Dhamar Governorate district, Yemen
Population
about 160,114
Coordinates
14.5427° N, 44.4051° E
Places within 50 km
178 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Dhamār

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dhamār: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dhamār

252 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dhamār. The closest is Harras of Dhamar (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dhamār

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dhamār. The closest is Jami` Ishaq (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dhamār

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dhamār. The closest is اللثبه (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Dhamār

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Dhamār. The closest is طريق شلال وادي بناء (52 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Dhamār

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dhamār
  2. 1 km Jami` Ishaq · mosque or dargah, Dhamar Governorate
  3. 3 km Masjid As Sa`idi · mosque, Dhamar Governorate
  4. 4 km Jami` Rahah · mosque or dargah, Dhamar Governorate
  5. 1 km Harras of Dhamar · viewpoint, Dhamar Governorate
  6. 3 km Jami` al Huda · mosque or dargah, Dhamar Governorate
  7. 2 km Back to Dhamār

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From travellers near Dhamār

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How to reach Dhamār

    All places near Dhamār by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dhamār by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints167252Harras of Dhamar (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs56Jami` Ishaq (1 km)
    Forts & heritage55اللثبه (34 km)
    Waterfalls03طريق شلال وادي بناء (52 km)
    Other attractions11Manba` Az Zaribah (43 km)

    Dhamār: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dhamār?

    Harras of Dhamar (viewpoint, about 1 km), Jami` Ishaq (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Jami` al Huda (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Jami` Rahah (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Masjid As Sa`idi (mosque, about 3 km), Jabal Hirran (viewpoint, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dhamār?

    178 places on Spotwander: 167 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dhamār?

    Harras of Dhamar, about 1 km by road; Jabal Hirran (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Dhamār?

    Jami` Ishaq, about 1 km by road; Jami` al Huda (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dhamār?

    اللثبه, about 34 km by road; Beit Al-Tairi Fort (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dhamār?

    Start in Dhamār, visit Jami` Ishaq, then Masjid As Sa`idi, then Jami` Rahah, then Harras of Dhamar, then Jami` al Huda, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dhamār?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Dhamār

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dhamār’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dhamār on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.