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Kombolcha

Kombolcha is a town in Amhara Region district, Ethiopia of about 93,605 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 25 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see place is Hayk Istafanos Monastery.

11.0816° N, 39.7434° EPop. 93,605

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see1
Notable12
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kombolcha

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

146 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 Kombolcha
  2. Carra Maraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Fīnchek’tu Fafatēwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Dessieviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Hayk Istafanos Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  6. Lake Ardibbolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Kombolcha
Today’s loopKombolchaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kombolcha?

Hayk Istafanos Monastery (monastery, about 36 km), Dessie (viewpoint, about 16 km), Lake Ardibbo (lake, about 21 km), Kombolicha (viewpoint, about 1 km), Kombolcha Kidus Gebriel Church (church, about 1 km), Combolcha (nature spot, about 1 km).

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

60 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions, 10 mosques & dargahs, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Kombolcha?

Kombolcha Kidus Gebriel Church, about 1 km by road; Kembolcha Gebri’ēl Bēte Kristīyan (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kombolcha?

Kombolicha, about 1 km by road; Shibiin Area (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kombolcha?

Start in Kombolcha, visit Carra Mara, then Fīnchek’tu Fafatē, then Dessie, then Hayk Istafanos Monastery, then Lake Ardibbo, and drive back — about 146 km by road in all.

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