Kaduna State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Kaura

Kaura is a town in Kaduna State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 11 churches, 0 mosques & dargahs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (60 km), Jos Wildlife Park (62 km) and Jos Museum (68 km).

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Kaura at a glance

Location
Kaduna State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
9.6681° N, 8.4582° E
Places within 50 km
22
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Kaura

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kaura: 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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Churches near Kaura

185 churches within 100 km of Kaura. The closest is Christ the King Catholic (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kaura

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kaura. The closest is Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid (57 km); the best-known is Bukuru Central Mosque, Jos (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kaura

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kaura. The closest is Kagoro Hills (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kagoro Hills · viewpoint · Kaduna State · ~13 km
  • Ganawuri Bluff · viewpoint · Plateau State · ~29 km
  • Vom · viewpoint · Plateau State · ~38 km
  • Gero · viewpoint · Plateau State · ~55 km
  • Bako Hill · viewpoint · Kaduna State · ~59 km
  • Ningishi Hill · viewpoint · Kaduna State · ~59 km

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Forts & heritage near Kaura

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kaura. The closest is Agwam Fantswam I's Mausoleum (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Kaura

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Kaura. The closest is Matsirga Attat Waterfalls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kaura

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kaura. The closest is Ankil Dam (64 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Kaura

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kaura
  2. 10 km Christ the King Catholic · church, Kaduna State
  3. 13 km Matsirga Attat Waterfalls · waterfall, Kaduna State
  4. 4 km Agwam Fantswam I's Mausoleum · tomb, Kaduna State
  5. 3 km Matsirga Waterfalls · waterfall, Kaduna State
  6. 28 km Kagoro Hills · hill, Kaduna State
  7. 13 km Back to Kaura

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How to reach Kaura

    All places near Kaura by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kaura by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches11185Christ the King Catholic (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs018Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid (57 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints313Kagoro Hills (13 km)
    Other attractions013Cocin Lcc Sabon Gari Tudun Wada Jos (64 km)
    Forts & heritage19Agwam Fantswam I's Mausoleum (23 km)
    Waterfalls67Matsirga Attat Waterfalls (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Ankil Dam (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Gwong Hike It (43 km)
    Parks03Jos Park (62 km)
    Museums01Jos Museum (68 km)
    Temples01Money Drawing/Lord Zion Spiritual Temple (59 km)

    Kaura: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kaura?

    Christ the King Catholic (church, about 10 km), Kagoro Hills (hill, about 13 km), Matsirga Attat Waterfalls (waterfall, about 21 km), Agwam Fantswam I's Mausoleum (tomb, about 23 km), Matsirga Waterfalls (waterfall, about 26 km), Kafanchan Water Fall (waterfall, about 26 km).

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

    22 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 6 waterfalls, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Kaura?

    Christ the King Catholic, about 10 km by road; Living Faith Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kaura?

    Nurudeen Yoruba Masjid, about 57 km by road; Mallam Musa Mosque, Jos (60 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kaura?

    Kagoro Hills, about 13 km by road; Ganawuri Bluff (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kaura?

    Start in Kaura, visit Christ the King Catholic, then Matsirga Attat Waterfalls, then Agwam Fantswam I's Mausoleum, then Matsirga Waterfalls, then Kagoro Hills, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kaura?

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

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