Tourist Attractions in Kano State



Tourism, Tourist Attractions in Kano State

Kano Tourist Palace

Dala Hills
Emirs Palace
Kano Durbar
Kano City Wall
Kano Museum
Kofar Matar Dying Pits
Kurmi Market


TOURISM IN KANO STATE
Kano is blessed with abundant tourism resources which include historical monuments and sites, as well as unique places of great interest, such as Kurmi market established in the 15th century is in the heart of Kano City, the centuries-old city wall with some of its gates still standing.

Other places of interest for relaxation and picnicking abound in the state. They include the Rock Castle, strategically located, over looking the famous Tiga Dam, Rurum Tourist Lodge, Kano Zoological Garden, Gidan Makama Museum, etc. Tourists to Kano should not miss witnessing the Durbar, unique in the world because it is the largest procession of colorful horses and also portrays the Emir's Regalia which is one of the most impressive dating back to Emir of Kano Muhammadu Rumfa. This Durbar is held during both the Eid-el-fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan and Eid-el-Kabir which is an event marking the 10th day of Dhul Hajj (the 12th month of the Islamic Calendar).

The Kano State Tourist Camp, located just near the Central Hotel is an important transit point for European trams-Saharan visitors, a central venue for students and cultural groups. It offers excellent and affordable accommodation for tourists who prefer not to lodge in the many luxurious hotels in the city.

Package tours can also be arranged by the Tourism Board, ranging from 3-hour city tour to an all-inclusive tour to places of interest within the state such as Rurum, Tiga and Falgore Reserve, as well as outside the state to places such as Yankari Game Reserve the largest in West Africa. The Kano State Tourism Board has an advantage because of its experience in handling international travelers.



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