Hizan district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Akşar

Akşar is a town in Hizan district, Van, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 forts & heritage, 0 mosques & dargahs and 1 caves. The must-see places are Çetin Barajı (24 km), Mount Arnos (41 km) and Karmravank (55 km).

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Akşar at a glance

Location
Hizan district, Van, Turkey
Coordinates
38.1000° N, 42.5333° E
Places within 50 km
25 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves

Top places to visit near Akşar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Akşar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Akşar

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Akşar. The closest is Heşteri Dağı (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Akşar

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akşar. The closest is Fakiran (39 km); the best-known is Karmravank (55 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Akşar

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Akşar. The closest is İsmail Fakirullah Camii (61 km); the best-known is Bitlis Ulu Camii (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Akşar

17 caves within 100 km of Akşar. The closest is İkigöz Cave (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akşar

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akşar. The closest is Dam Dağı (22 km); the best-known is Çetin Barajı (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Akşar

5 buddhist sites within 100 km of Akşar. The closest is Aparank Monastery (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Akşar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 125 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akşar
  2. 10 km Heşteri Dağı · viewpoint, Hizan
  3. 4 km Büyükellesor Dağı · viewpoint, Şirvan
  4. 13 km Çetin Barajı · lake, Şirvan
  5. 13 km Siyahkale Tepesi · viewpoint, Pervari
  6. 44 km Mount Arnos · viewpoint, Bahçesaray
  7. 41 km Back to Akşar

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From travellers near Akşar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Akşar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1688Heşteri Dağı (10 km)
    Forts & heritage127Fakiran (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs019İsmail Fakirullah Camii (61 km)
    Caves117İkigöz Cave (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Dam Dağı (22 km)
    Other attractions15Kırmızı Köprü (29 km)
    Buddhist sites15Aparank Monastery (30 km)
    Waterfalls15Yuva Köyü Şelalesi Kaynağı (49 km)
    Churches23Monastery of the Holy Cross (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Hobi Bahçeleri (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Kuş Island (62 km)
    Museums02Bitlis Etnografya Müzesi (63 km)

    Akşar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Akşar?

    Çetin Barajı (lake, about 24 km), Heşteri Dağı (viewpoint, about 10 km), Büyükellesor Dağı (viewpoint, about 12 km), Siyahkale Tepesi (viewpoint, about 16 km), Mount Arnos (viewpoint, about 41 km), Dam Dağı (dam, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akşar?

    25 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 1 cave, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Akşar?

    Heşteri Dağı, about 10 km by road; Büyükellesor Dağı (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Akşar?

    Fakiran, about 39 km by road; Narekavank (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Akşar?

    İsmail Fakirullah Camii, about 61 km by road; Sultaniye Camii (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Akşar?

    Start in Akşar, visit Heşteri Dağı, then Büyükellesor Dağı, then Çetin Barajı, then Siyahkale Tepesi, then Mount Arnos, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Akşar?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves.

    Towns near Akşar

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