Google will tell you that the Pyramids of Dahshur are located in the Giza Governorate. That however does not mean that they are close to the Pyramids of Giza that are popularly visited. The Pyramids of Dahshur are a drive away and are located around 30 kilometres south of the Giza complex. Being way out of the main city, you will need to hire a car for the day and if possible a guide. Ubers do not ply to the area.

One of the startling realizations that one has when you head to Dahshur is about the landscape. At one point you find that you are traveling along a tributary of the Nile (which is not at all clean) and the sides of the road are green. You turn off the main road and head out to the west. Within a matter of minutes, the green turns to desert. It’s a startling realization of how important water is in our environment.

Often it is hard to find a guide to take you to Dahshur. This is largely because there are fewer touts along the way and it means that the guides has lesser chances to get their commission. At least that is what our guide said.