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Altınkum

Altınkum is a town in Silvan district, Diyarbakır, Turkey of about 2,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit: 3 caves, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hasuni Antik Mağaraları, Hallan Çemi Tepesi and Batman Arkeoloji Müzesi.

38.2637° N, 41.0625° EPop. 2,000

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km61
Must-see14
Notable251
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Altınkum

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Altınkum
  2. Silvan Barajılake · 45 min
  3. Kanika Şelalesiwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Hallan Çemi Tepesiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Batman Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  6. Hazine Dağıviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Altınkum
Today’s loopAltınkumStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Altınkum?

Hasuni Antik Mağaraları (attraction, about 18 km), Hallan Çemi Tepesi (heritage site, about 20 km), Silvan Barajı (lake, about 6 km), Batman Reservoir (reservoir, about 8 km), Batman Reservoir (reservoir, about 10 km), Hazine Dağı (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

61 places on Spotwander: 16 other attractions, 3 caves, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 7 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest cave to Altınkum?

Mala Boto, about 14 km by road; Delikli Taş Mağarası (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Altınkum?

Hazine Dağı, about 10 km by road; Eylül Dağı (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Altınkum?

Start in Altınkum, visit Silvan Barajı, then Kanika Şelalesi, then Hallan Çemi Tepesi, then Batman Reservoir, then Hazine Dağı, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.