BAHIRDAR

Bahir Dar is the capital city of Amhara National Regional State. The city with tremendous attractions and gratification lies at the southern edge of Lake Tana and the outlet of the Great Blue Nile River.

The Amhara region’s main tourist destinations are included in the historical circuit. It includes Bahir Dar (the base for visiting Lake Tana’s monasteries and the Tis Abay waterfall in the Blue Nile), Gonder, and Lalibela. These tourist destinations and other tourist attractions of the region are accessible from the capital, Addis Ababa. The region enjoys excellent connections with different regions both on the surface and in air transport channels. One outlet is from Addis to Bahir Dar, Gonder, and Lalibela in the region by road Via Dejen and Debre Markos as well as other small towns. This route helps easily access tourist attractions found in West Gojjam, East Gojjam, Bahir Dar, North and South Gondar. The other outlet is from the northwest of Addis Ababa to Lalibela by road via Debre Berhan, Dessie, and Woldeya. These outlets mostly help to visit sites that are found in North Shewa, Oromia, South Wollo, North Wollo, and Waghimra Zones.