Kedah district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Jitra

Jitra is a town in Kedah district, Malaysia, home to about 63,489 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 waterfalls, 0 rivers, islands & mangroves and 8 caves. The must-see places are Gunung Keriang (17 km), Masjid Albukhary (19 km) and Alor Setar Tower (21 km).

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Jitra, Malaysia
Jitra, Kedah district, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jitra at a glance

Location
Kedah district, Malaysia
Population
about 63,489
Coordinates
6.2681° N, 100.4217° E
Places within 50 km
98 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Jitra

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jitra

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jitra. The closest is Bukit Tunggal Kechil (4 km); the best-known is Gunung Keriang (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Jitra

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Jitra. The closest is Air Terjun Bukit Wang (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Jitra

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Jitra. The closest is Ko Pratmana (51 km). Best time: september to february.

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Caves near Jitra

14 caves within 100 km of Jitra. The closest is Gua Terus (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Jitra

13 museums within 100 km of Jitra. The closest is The Paddy Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Jitra

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Jitra. The closest is Pantai Peranginan Sungai Berembang (39 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Jitra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jitra
  2. 4 km Bukit Tunggal Kechil · viewpoint, Kedah
  3. 22 km Masjid Albukhary · mosque, Kedah
  4. 3 km Alor Setar Tower · mosque or dargah, Kedah
  5. 1 km Masjid Zahir · mosque, Kedah
  6. 10 km Gunung Keriang · viewpoint, Kedah
  7. 17 km Back to Jitra

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jitra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints54107Bukit Tunggal Kechil (4 km)
    Waterfalls621Air Terjun Bukit Wang (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves018Ko Pratmana (51 km)
    Caves814Gua Terus (17 km)
    Museums713The Paddy Museum (17 km)
    Beaches & coast113Pantai Peranginan Sungai Berembang (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs911Masjid Albukhary (19 km)
    Forts & heritage311Tapak Masjid Lama Hutan Kampung (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Khao Nam Khang National Park (47 km)
    Buddhist sites66Nikrodharam Temple (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Timah Tasoh Dam (50 km)
    Other attractions25The Big Clock Building, Alor Setar (22 km)
    Parks01Langkawi Legend Park (79 km)

    Jitra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jitra?

    Gunung Keriang (viewpoint, about 17 km), Masjid Albukhary (mosque, about 19 km), Alor Setar Tower (mosque or dargah, about 21 km), Masjid Zahir (mosque, about 22 km), Bukit Tunggal Kechil (viewpoint, about 4 km), Bukit Haji (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 waterfalls, 8 caves, 7 museums, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jitra?

    Bukit Tunggal Kechil, about 4 km by road; Bukit Haji (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Jitra?

    Air Terjun Bukit Wang, about 11 km by road; Air Terjun Puteri Mandi (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Jitra?

    Ko Pratmana, about 51 km by road; Bunting Island (56 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jitra?

    Start in Jitra, visit Bukit Tunggal Kechil, then Masjid Albukhary, then Alor Setar Tower, then Masjid Zahir, then Gunung Keriang, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jitra?

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

    Towns near Jitra

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