Top Places to See in Adamawa State

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by / 16 Oct 2015

There is no doubt that Adamawa State is the “The Land Of Beauty.” The moment you set your feet into this state, you are mesmerized by the landscape and the scenes that are lovely. It is dotted by picturesque mountainous landscape that has been divided by the river valleys of Gongola, Benue and Yedsarem. As if this is not enough, the valleys of Mandara, Cameroun and the Adamawa mountains are seen as a part of the state’s landscape that is undulating. The state is blessed with a rich cultural heritage that boldly reflects the people’s dress patterns, dance, music, and past history. These are some of the places that you can visit in the state.

Sukur Cultural Landscape

Sukur Cultural LandscapeThe Sukur Cultural Landscape is situated at the Mandara Mountains. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites since 1999. The landscape clearly illustrates the relationship between the people and the past. This place is spiritual with a touch of culture that is greatly reverenced over the years. You would appreciate the beauty that has been decorated by Mother Nature. If you are thinking of coming to a place that has exceptional terrain, then you should be coming here.

Mandara Mountains

When it looks as if you are seen it all in Adamawa State, the Mandara Mountains would blow your imagination. This mountain lies in along the border of Cameroon and then, there is the Shebshi Mountains that rise to meet the Mount Dimlang with over 6000 feet above the sea level. Those who love hiking and climbing would surely love coming to this place.

Koma Hills

Koma hills lies on the mountainous fringes that borders Nigeria and Cameroon. The people of Koma live here on the hills which represents a pre-modernized human race. You would be stunned to see the level of primitive nature of the people of Koma who are not ready to embrace civilization.

Lamurde Hot Spring

The Lamurde hot spring is one of the favourite places that you can find in Adamawa State. The hot spring is part of the Sukur Cultural Landscape where you find the relics of an iron industry. There is a palace and villages scattered around here.