Eldoret is one of the fastest growing towns in the country that has a lot of natural beauty for the people to explore. The town is primarily the home to the local people and has only become a tourist attraction recently.
There are a lot of different places to visit in and around Eldoret that you can explore with your friends and family. This is one of the places that all the nature lovers will want to visit.
Here is the list of top attractions in Eldoret that you should visit while in the town popularly known as the 'Home of Champions';
Hindu Temple
One of the biggest temples in Eldoret is the Hindu Temple. There is a considerable population of Hindu people in Eldoret, and this temple is their holy place. This is one of the biggest attractions not only amongst the locals but also the tourists. The architecture of the temple is awe-inspiring, and you can sit here and meditate for a long time.
High Altitude Training Center
Many world-class athletes in the country are from the North Rift, especially from Eldoret. There is a high altitude training centre or fitness centre for all the athletes that provide those world-class facilities and a healthy environment to train for big competitions. If you want to experience the level of training these athletes to go through to win the medals in the significant events such as Olympics, take a tour of the High Altitude Training Center.
Open Air Fruits and Vegetable Market
One of the best weekly attractions of Eldoret is its open-air fruits and vegetable market. The market is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables that have been grown in the local farms. You will find all kinds of local fruits and vegetables at a reasonable price. The market is a vast space with numerous vendors selling something or other to the customers. Even if you do not want to buy any fruits and vegetables, a trip to this place is a must to see the local lifestyle of the people of Eldoret.
Kerio Valley
The Kerio Valley is another location that should be explored when you visit Eldoret. This valley is situated at an elevation of 1,000 meters and is a part of the Great Rift Valley. The valley is located by the Kerio River and is one of the most beautiful places for the nature lovers. You can find semi-tropical vegetations growing at various locations and locally maintained nurseries on your hike. You can also see many furrows on your way that was built by the Neolithic Afro-Asian people in the ancient times.
Nandi Hills
The Nandi Hills is another attraction around Eldoret town. You will have to take a hike up the hills to admire the beautiful tea estates that have been maintained by the local people of Nandi county. The tea estate looks beautiful from the top.
Walk around the town
The best way to explore a town or a city is to do it on foot. So, try to explore most of the places in Eldoret on foot, and you will end up gaining much knowledge about the local culture of this place. You can explore the markets and make friends with the natives who can help you in exploring some of the hidden attractions in Eldoret. The best part is that Eldoret is a very small town and all the attractions can be reached on foot.