Glows of the palm tree. Whether you approach through Addis Ababa or take the Gondar route, you will know that you have reached Bahir Dar city when your eyes begin to gaze upon the hypnotic and luring palm trees particular to this area. These trees, coupled with Lake Tana, Abay River, Tissisat Falls, and centuries-old monasteries. Bahir Dar is one of the leading tourist destinations in Ethiopia, with a variety of attractions in the nearby Lake Tana and Blue Nile river.