Tongo Hills

Tongo Hills
View into the valley of the Tongo Hills
Highest point
Elevation355 m (1,165 ft)
Coordinates10°40′N 0°48′W / 10.667°N 0.800°W / 10.667; -0.800
Dimensions
Length6 km (3.7 mi)
Area15.8 km2 (6.1 mi2)
Geography
Country
Ghana
Region
Upper East Region

The Tongo Hills is a group of mountains located south of Tongo, Ghana. The hills are located in the Ghanaian Northern Plains.[1][2][3]

The Tongo Hills is a dramatic granite mountain range with unique rock formations, deep spiritual significance, and the holy Tengzug Shrines.[4]

Hiking At Tongo Hills

A group of young people do hike the Tongo Hills every year. The Atogfai Hiking group has been hiking the Tongo Hills for about 10 years now.[5]

Young people go into the caves, climb the highest hills and pass through challenging rocks to enjoy the excitement that comes with endurance. [6]

References

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  1. ↑ "Climbing the beautiful Tongo hills to the Mysterious Tengzuk Shrine". A1radioonline. November 1, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Tengzug Tongo Hills and Shrines".
  3. ↑ "Ghana Museums & Monuments Board". www.ghanamuseums.org. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  4. ↑ "Tongo Hills, Tengzug Shrine, Whistling Rocks - They put Upper East Region on World Tourism Map". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 2021-11-06. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  5. ↑ Smith, Mark Kwasi Ahumah (2022-10-15). "6th edition of 'Let's Go Hiking @ Tongo Hills' slated for October 29, 2022 - A1 Radio Bolgatanga". Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  6. ↑ "Home - A1 Radio Bolgatanga". 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2026-05-09.


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