Short trip to Amhara region of Ethiopia

Amhara region is one of the best state in Ethiopia to visit if you like mountain ranges and historical places. Some of the places that I have visited are:

1. Jamma Valley, Shewa

3-4 hours drive from Addis Ababa city

2. Rock-Hewan Churches, Lalibela, Wollow

12th century architecture of 11 rock churches. 1 hour flight from Addis Ababa

3. Monastery Islands, Bahir Dar, Gojam

Monastery islands starting from 13th century. 1 hour flight from Addis Ababa city

4. Nile River falls, Tis-Abay, Gojam

Nile River is the longest river in the world and blue Nile locally known as አባይ natural fall in TisAbay is surprisingly beautiful. 2 hours drive from Bahir Dar city

5. Royal Castles, Gondar

17th century architecture of royal castles. 1 hour flight from Addis Ababa