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Kharjā

Kharjā is a town in Irbid district, Jordan of about 5,498 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 54 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Capitolias, Umm Qais Museum and Gadara.

32.6599° N, 35.8878° EPop. 5,498

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Within 30 km51 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see183
Notable47
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Capitolias, heritage site near Kharjā
Must-see

Capitolias

Heritage site · 9 km

Must-see

Umm Qais Museum

Museum · 24 km

Gadara, heritage site near Kharjā
Must-see

Gadara

Heritage site · 25 km

Places near Kharjā by type

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One day from Kharjā

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

104 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 Kharjā
  2. Capitoliasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Umm Qais Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Abila Quwaylibaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Al-Wehda Damdam · 45 min
  6. Tell Ashtaraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kharjā
Today’s loopKharjāStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kharjā?

Capitolias (heritage site, about 9 km), Umm Qais Museum (museum, about 24 km), Abila Quwayliba (heritage site, about 4 km), Raphana (heritage site, about 4 km), Khirbat Um al Amad (heritage site, about 4 km), Gadara (heritage site, about 25 km).

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

85 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Kharjā?

Abila Quwayliba, about 4 km by road; Raphana (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kharjā?

Tall Abu Rhitar, about 24 km by road; Qeren `En Gev (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kharjā?

Start in Kharjā, visit Capitolias, then Umm Qais Museum, then Abila Quwayliba, then Al-Wehda Dam, then Tell Ashtara, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.