Niha is a town in the Chouf area, Mount Lebanon. Chouf App is a utility app for Chouf-area residents — it connects Niha with Chouf-based stores for shopping and with a directory of trusted local trades.
elevation ~1020 m · area ~37.5 km² · population ~6,500
Niha lies at about 1,020 m elevation in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, covering roughly 37.5 km², with an estimated population of 6,500. It is best known for Niha's Castle, a cliff-cut cave-fortress dating to the Crusader period.
Niha's Castle (Shaqif Tiron) was carved into the cliffs during the Crusades between 1165 and 1260 and later served as a refuge for regional leaders fleeing Ottoman forces. The town is also associated with the Shrine of Job.
~63 km from Beirut · ~75 min drive
The town of Niha is in the Chouf district of Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, at around 1020 m elevation.
Niha is about 63 km from Beirut, roughly a 75-minute drive.
Landmarks in Niha include Niha Castle (Shaqif Tiron), Shrine of Job, Saint Joseph Church.
No providers are listed against Niha specifically yet. Browse the Chouf directory to reach providers serving the Chouf area.