Sana'a Governorate district, Yemen

Places to visit near Wa‘lān

Wa‘lān is a town in Sana'a Governorate district, Yemen. Within 50 km by road there are 237 places to visit — 205 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 mosques & dargahs, 5 waterfalls and 2 museums. The must-see places are Jabal An Nahdayn (33 km), Al-Saleh Mosque (37 km) and Jabal Nuqum (38 km).

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Wa‘lān at a glance

Location
Sana'a Governorate district, Yemen
Coordinates
15.0702° N, 44.2764° E
Places within 50 km
237 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Wa‘lān

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wa‘lān: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wa‘lān

242 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wa‘lān. The closest is Jabal al Liham (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Wa‘lān

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Wa‘lān. The closest is Al Abbas Mosque (28 km); the best-known is Al-Saleh Mosque (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Wa‘lān

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Wa‘lān. The closest is Bani-mutter Waterfall (42 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Wa‘lān

2 museums within 100 km of Wa‘lān. The closest is House of Folklore (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wa‘lān

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wa‘lān. The closest is Aljabowbi Castle (33 km); the best-known is Ghumdan Palace (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Wa‘lān

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wa‘lān
  2. 4 km Jabal al Liham · viewpoint, Sana'a Governorate
  3. 7 km Jabal Sawah · viewpoint, Sana'a Governorate
  4. 5 km Ashab al Qatam · viewpoint, Sana'a Governorate
  5. 1 km Hayd al Wail · viewpoint, Sana'a Governorate
  6. 1 km Hisn Abu Rayhan · viewpoint, Sana'a Governorate
  7. 4 km Back to Wa‘lān

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From travellers near Wa‘lān

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How to reach Wa‘lān

    All places near Wa‘lān by distance

    Within 15 km of Wa‘lān

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wa‘lān by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints205242Jabal al Liham (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2121Al Abbas Mosque (28 km)
    Waterfalls55Bani-mutter Waterfall (42 km)
    Museums22House of Folklore (40 km)
    Forts & heritage22Aljabowbi Castle (33 km)
    Churches11Al-Qalis Church (40 km)
    Other attractions11Bi'r Zayt (47 km)

    Wa‘lān: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wa‘lān?

    Jabal al Liham (viewpoint, about 4 km), Hisn Abu Rayhan (viewpoint, about 4 km), Jabal Sawah (viewpoint, about 4 km), Hayd al Wail (viewpoint, about 5 km), Ashab al Qatam (viewpoint, about 6 km), Jabal As Sabari (viewpoint, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wa‘lān?

    237 places on Spotwander: 205 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 mosques & dargahs, 5 waterfalls, 2 museums, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wa‘lān?

    Jabal al Liham, about 4 km by road; Hisn Abu Rayhan (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Wa‘lān?

    Al Abbas Mosque, about 28 km by road; Altawfeeq Mosque (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Wa‘lān?

    Bani-mutter Waterfall, about 42 km by road; بني مطر (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wa‘lān?

    Start in Wa‘lān, visit Jabal al Liham, then Jabal Sawah, then Ashab al Qatam, then Hayd al Wail, then Hisn Abu Rayhan, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wa‘lān?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Wa‘lān

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