Places to visit near

Zaxo

Zaxo is a town in Duhok Governorate district, Iraq of about 95,052 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are Kalha Zakho, Dalal Bridge and Mardaman.

37.1487° N, 42.6859° EPop. 95,052

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km87
Must-see28
Notable234
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zaxo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:38 pm

85 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 Zaxo
  2. Khabur Riverriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Check Pointviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mardamanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Gelyê Zaxoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Bekher Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Zaxo
Today’s loopZaxoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zaxo?

Kalha Zakho (heritage site, about 1 km), Dalal Bridge (heritage site, about 2 km), 27 Feb (heritage site, about 1 km), Badrkhan Road (viewpoint, about 1 km), Mar Gorgis Cathedral (church, about 1 km), شلال (waterfall, about 2 km).

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

87 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls, 3 caves, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zaxo?

Badrkhan Road, about 1 km by road; Check Point (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Zaxo?

27 Feb, about 1 km by road; Kalha Zakho (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zaxo?

Start in Zaxo, visit Khabur River, then Check Point, then Mardaman, then Gelyê Zaxo, then Bekher Mountain, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.