Lanao del Sur district, Philippines

Places to visit near Ganassi

Ganassi is a town in Lanao del Sur district, Philippines, home to about 2,412 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 13 waterfalls, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 mosques & dargahs and 5 churches. The must-see places are Mount Baya (6 km), Lake Dapao National Park (10 km) and Lake Lanao (21 km).

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Ganassi, Philippines
Ganassi, Lanao del Sur district, Philippines. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ganassi at a glance

Location
Lanao del Sur district, Philippines
Population
about 2,412
Coordinates
7.8269° N, 124.1034° E
Places within 50 km
98 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Ganassi

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Waterfalls near Ganassi

56 waterfalls within 100 km of Ganassi. The closest is Mataling Falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ganassi

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ganassi. The closest is Mount Baya (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ganassi

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ganassi. The closest is Ganassi Grand Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Marawi Grand Mosque (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ganassi

20 churches within 100 km of Ganassi. The closest is Hope for You Christian Fellowship Assemblies of God (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ganassi

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ganassi. The closest is Ramitan Beach (29 km); the best-known is Maladig Beach (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ganassi

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ganassi. The closest is Balutmasla Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Ganassi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ganassi
  2. 10 km Lake Dapao National Park · national park, Lanao del Sur
  3. 8 km Mount Baya · viewpoint, Lanao del Sur
  4. 11 km Balutmasla Island · island, Lanao del Sur
  5. 14 km Lake Lanao · lake, Lanao del Sur
  6. 15 km Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts · museum, Lanao del Sur
  7. 32 km Back to Ganassi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ganassi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls1356Mataling Falls (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2945Mount Baya (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2224Ganassi Grand Mosque (1 km)
    Churches520Hope for You Christian Fellowship Assemblies of God (2 km)
    Beaches & coast515Ramitan Beach (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves613Balutmasla Island (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1012Lake Uyaan (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Gulayan Sa Paaralan (1 km)
    Forts & heritage28Fort Sinadayan (11 km)
    Museums14Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (32 km)
    Parks14Tennis Court (29 km)
    Caves04Mighty Cave (60 km)

    Ganassi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ganassi?

    Mount Baya (viewpoint, about 6 km), Lake Dapao National Park (national park, about 10 km), Lake Lanao (lake, about 21 km), Balutmasla Island (island, about 8 km), Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts (museum, about 32 km), Mount Matampor (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 13 waterfalls, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 mosques & dargahs, 5 churches, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ganassi?

    Mataling Falls, about 22 km by road; Mineral Falls (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ganassi?

    Mount Baya, about 6 km by road; East Ganassi Peak (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ganassi?

    Ganassi Grand Mosque, about 1 km by road; Bacolod Grand Mosque (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ganassi?

    Start in Ganassi, visit Lake Dapao National Park, then Mount Baya, then Balutmasla Island, then Lake Lanao, then Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ganassi?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Ganassi

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