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Kencho

Kencho is a viewpoint in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.

Kencho: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Kencho

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Kencho — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 6.00117, 36.82760. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Kencho

    • Argun · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~19 km
    • Asheker · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~24 km
    • Ager Mountain · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~25 km
    • Zaba · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~9 km
    • Grashangama Kale Heywot · attraction · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~28 km
    • Dell Kale Heywot · attraction · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~31 km
    • Dell Orthodox Church · church · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~32 km
    • Shanka Kale Heywot · attraction · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~34 km
    • Maytsir · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~34 km
    • Mariyam · church · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~38 km
    • Shishir · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~38 km
    • Zala · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~43 km
    • Yet neberish · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~43 km
    • Sawla Town · attraction · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~43 km
    • EKHC Church · church · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~44 km
    • Medhaniyalem Church · church · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~46 km
    • Police Sefer KHC · church · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~46 km
    • Bata Le Mariam · church · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~46 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Kencho

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Kencho

    • Mount Smith · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Great Rift Valley · viewpoint · Teltele · ~141 km · Must-see
    • Argun · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~19 km
    • Asheker · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~24 km
    • Ager Mountain · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~25 km
    • Argun North · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~78 km
    • Gughe · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~97 km
    • 1-meandering · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~98 km
    • 1-meandering-floodplain-L-1370 · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~98 km
    • 1-floodplain-R · viewpoint · South Ethiopia Regional State · ~98 km

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Kencho yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Kencho?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Kencho?

    Nearby: Argun (viewpoint, 19 km), Asheker (viewpoint, 24 km), Ager Mountain (viewpoint, 25 km), Zaba (viewpoint, 9 km), Grashangama Kale Heywot (attraction, 28 km), Dell Kale Heywot (attraction, 31 km).