Minna AirportGurara WaterfallShiroro LakeTunga Central MosqueAmsarul Islam Central MosqueYemisi Suswam Garden
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Paiko

Paiko is a town in Niger State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit: 20 churches, 9 mosques & dargahs and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Minna Airport, Gurara Waterfall and Shiroro Lake.

9.4368° N, 6.6336° E

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km34
Must-see4
Notable33
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Minna Airport, attraction near Paiko
Must-see

Minna Airport

Attraction · 13 km

Gurara Waterfall, waterfall near Paiko
Must-see

Gurara Waterfall

Waterfall · 56 km

Must-see

Shiroro Lake

Lake · 86 km

Places near Paiko by type

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One day from Paiko

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:32 pm

191 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 Paiko
  2. Yemisi Suswam Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  3. Amsarul Islam Central Mosquemosque · 30 min
  4. FUT Minna Central Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. Tunga Central Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Gurara Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Paiko
Today’s loopPaikoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Paiko?

Minna Airport (attraction, about 13 km), Tunga Central Mosque (mosque, about 24 km), Farm Centre Central Mosque (mosque, about 24 km), Amsarul Islam Central Mosque (mosque, about 27 km), Yemisi Suswam Garden (garden, about 28 km), Murtala Park (attraction, about 30 km).

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

34 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 9 mosques & dargahs, 1 fort, 2 other attractions, 1 park.

Which is the nearest church to Paiko?

RCCG JESUS Embassy Region 6, about 7 km by road; Sihiyona Baptist Church, Minna (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Paiko?

Chanchaga Mosque, about 18 km by road; Masjid Brighter Road Area (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paiko?

Start in Paiko, visit Yemisi Suswam Garden, then Amsarul Islam Central Mosque, then FUT Minna Central Mosque, then Tunga Central Mosque, then Gurara Waterfall, and drive back — about 191 km by road in all.