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Must-see fort · New Valley, Egypt

Kellis

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Kellis is a fort in New Valley, Egypt.

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Kellis: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

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

Best time to visit Kellis

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Kellis — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 25.51637, 29.09542. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kellis open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Kellis yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Kellis?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Kellis?

    Nearby: Ain Asil (fort, 25 km), Amḥeida (fort, 35 km), Deir el-Hagar (fort, 41 km), Beit el-Arais (fort, 6 km), Deir el-Malak (fort, 7 km), 'Ain el-Gedida (fort, 7 km).

    Is Kellis worth visiting?

    Kellis is listed as a must-see fort in Egypt on Spotwander.