Places to visit near

Illela

Illela is a town in Tahoua Region district, Niger of about 17,461 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit: 13 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 churches. The must-see places are Sultan Abdurrahman College of Health Technology, Goronyo Dam and Grande Mosquée de Yama.

13.7306° N, 5.2978° EPop. 17,461

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km30
Must-see4
Notable29
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Illela

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:44 pm

109 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Illela
  2. Sansani Valleynature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Maimasu Valleynature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Shehu Mosque Sokotomosque · 30 min
  5. Tozai Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Sokoto Central Mosquemosque · 30 min
  7. Back in Illela
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Illela?

Tozai Hill (hill, about 14 km), Sansani Valley (nature spot, about 17 km), Sokoto Central Mosque (mosque, about 17 km), Lake Kalmalo (lake, about 6 km), Maimasu Valley (nature spot, about 32 km), Sultan Abdurrahman College of Health Technology (attraction, about 53 km).

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

30 places on Spotwander: 13 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 4 other attractions, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest dargah to Illela?

Mosquée de Vendredi Kaoura, about 9 km by road; Grande Mosquée Konni (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Illela?

Lake Kalmalo, about 6 km by road; Lake Baile (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Illela?

Start in Illela, visit Sansani Valley, then Maimasu Valley, then Shehu Mosque Sokoto, then Tozai Hill, then Sokoto Central Mosque, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.