New Valley district, Egypt

Places to visit near Dishnā

Dishnā is a town in New Valley district, Egypt, home to about 54,197 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 9 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs and 1 temples. The must-see places are Pyramid of Naqada (39 km), Sheikh Al-Arab Hammam Mosque ( (41 km) and KV62 (56 km).

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Dishnā, Egypt
Dishnā, New Valley district, Egypt. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dishnā at a glance

Location
New Valley district, Egypt
Population
about 54,197
Coordinates
26.1247° N, 32.4760° E
Places within 50 km
32 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and temples

Top places to visit near Dishnā

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dishnā: 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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Forts & heritage near Dishnā

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dishnā. The closest is Abadiyeh (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dishnā

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dishnā. The closest is Wadi el-Hol (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dishnā

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dishnā. The closest is Al Anuar Muhammadiah Mosque (30 km); the best-known is Sheikh Al-Arab Hammam Mosque ( (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Dishnā

5 temples within 100 km of Dishnā. The closest is Dendera Temple Complex (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Dishnā

4 churches within 100 km of Dishnā. The closest is Dayr al Malak (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dishnā

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dishnā
  2. 17 km Naqb ash Shaykh ‘Alī · viewpoint, Qena
  3. 11 km Naqb el-Râfî · viewpoint, Qena
  4. 16 km Abadiyeh · heritage site, New Valley
  5. 3 km Wadi el-Hol · viewpoint, New Valley
  6. 40 km Pyramid of Naqada · heritage site, Qena
  7. 39 km Back to Dishnā

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How to reach Dishnā

    All places near Dishnā by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dishnā by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage977Abadiyeh (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints67Wadi el-Hol (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs56Al Anuar Muhammadiah Mosque (30 km)
    Temples15Dendera Temple Complex (25 km)
    Churches44Dayr al Malak (21 km)
    Other attractions34Deir el-Malak Mikhail (43 km)
    Caves11Jabal al-Ṭārif (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Naga Hamadi (41 km)
    Museums11Nag Hammadi Barrages Museum (42 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of the Holy Cross (48 km)

    Dishnā: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dishnā?

    Wadi el-Hol (viewpoint, about 13 km), Abadiyeh (heritage site, about 16 km), Naqb ash Shaykh ‘Alī (viewpoint, about 17 km), Naqb el-Râfî (viewpoint, about 18 km), Pyramid of Naqada (heritage site, about 39 km), Sheikh Al-Arab Hammam Mosque ( (mosque, about 41 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 9 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 temple, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dishnā?

    Abadiyeh, about 16 km by road; Palace of Prince Yusuf Kamal (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dishnā?

    Wadi el-Hol, about 13 km by road; Naqb ash Shaykh ‘Alī (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Dishnā?

    Al Anuar Muhammadiah Mosque, about 30 km by road; Masjid Seidi Omer (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dishnā?

    Start in Dishnā, visit Naqb ash Shaykh ‘Alī, then Naqb el-Râfî, then Abadiyeh, then Wadi el-Hol, then Pyramid of Naqada, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dishnā?

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

    Towns near Dishnā

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