Places to visit near

Şalkhad

Şalkhad is a town in As-Suweida Governorate district, Syria. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit: 21 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 caves. The must-see places are Salkhad Castle, Jabal Ad Duruz and Mosque of Omar.

32.4920° N, 36.7111° E

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km63
Must-see12
Notable159
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Şalkhad

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

103 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 Şalkhad
  2. Tall al `Aynviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Jabal Ad Duruzviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mosque of Omarmosque · 30 min
  5. Khirbat al `Ullayqahheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tall al Habsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Şalkhad
Today’s loopŞalkhadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Şalkhad?

Salkhad Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Jabal Ad Duruz (viewpoint, about 24 km), Tall al Habs (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mosque of Omar (mosque, about 27 km), Ancient City of Bosra (heritage site, about 27 km), Khirbat al `Ullayqah (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

63 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 caves, 2 museums, 1 dargah.

Which is the nearest fort to Şalkhad?

Salkhad Castle, about 1 km by road; Khirbat al `Ullayqah (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Şalkhad?

Tall al Habs, about 6 km by road; Tall Rafqah (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Şalkhad?

Start in Şalkhad, visit Tall al `Ayn, then Jabal Ad Duruz, then Mosque of Omar, then Khirbat al `Ullayqah, then Tall al Habs, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.