Ancient City of BosraSalkhad CastleUm Al-JimalKhirbat RufayfahUmm as-SurahAl Jundi
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Umm al Jimāl

Umm al Jimāl is a town in Mafraq district, Jordan. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 caves. The must-see places are Ancient City of Bosra, Mosque of Omar and Salkhad Castle.

32.3286° N, 36.3679° E

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see44
Notable189
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ancient City of Bosra, heritage site near Umm al Jimāl
Must-see

Ancient City of Bosra

Heritage site · 30 km · Dar'a Governorate

Mosque of Omar, mosque near Umm al Jimāl
Must-see

Mosque of Omar

Mosque · 30 km · Dar'a Governorate

Salkhad Castle, heritage site near Umm al Jimāl
Must-see

Salkhad Castle

Heritage site · 46 km · As-Suweida Governorate

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One day from Umm al Jimāl

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:47 pm

111 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 Umm al Jimāl
  2. Khirbat Rufayfahheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mughr Banāt Basbūscave · 1 hrs
  4. Al Jundiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Umm as-Surahheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ancient City of Bosraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Umm al Jimāl
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Umm al Jimāl?

Um Al-Jimal (heritage site, about 1 km), House 119 - The Interpretive and Hospitality Center (museum, about 1 km), Ancient City of Bosra (heritage site, about 30 km), Mosque of Omar (mosque, about 30 km), Khirbat Rufayfah (heritage site, about 10 km), Umm as-Surah (heritage site, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Umm al Jimāl?

56 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 caves, 1 museum, 3 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest fort to Umm al Jimāl?

Um Al-Jimal, about 1 km by road; Khirbat Rufayfah (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Umm al Jimāl?

Al Hamra, about 30 km by road; Tall Rafqah (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Umm al Jimāl?

Start in Umm al Jimāl, visit Khirbat Rufayfah, then Mughr Banāt Basbūs, then Al Jundi, then Umm as-Surah, then Ancient City of Bosra, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.