Uludere district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Andaç

Andaç is a town in Uludere district, Van, Turkey, home to about 2,165 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls and 6 caves. The must-see places are Suriya Waterfall (28 km), Shabani (37 km) and Kato Dağı (40 km).

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Andaç, Van
Andaç, Uludere district, Van, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Andaç at a glance

Location
Uludere district, Van, Turkey
Population
about 2,165
Coordinates
37.3550° N, 43.2640° E
Places within 50 km
74 (8 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 caves

Top places to visit near Andaç

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Andaç: 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 Andaç

163 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Andaç. The closest is Erdağı (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Andaç

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Andaç. The closest is Qala Qumri (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Andaç

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Andaç. The closest is Bazê - Waterfall (25 km); the best-known is Suriya Waterfall (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Andaç

24 caves within 100 km of Andaç. The closest is Karşı Mağarası (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Andaç

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Andaç. The closest is Înishkê (37 km); the best-known is Musatepe Dam (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Andaç

3 parks within 100 km of Andaç. The closest is Said Khazal (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Andaç

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Andaç
  2. 28 km Suriya Waterfall · waterfall, Duhok Governorate
  3. 17 km Chia I Zinnar · viewpoint, Van
  4. 13 km Chiya Kurpashin · viewpoint, Uludere
  5. 9 km Erdağı · viewpoint, Uludere
  6. 5 km Gönherç Dağı · viewpoint, Beytüşşebap
  7. 9 km Back to Andaç

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How to reach Andaç

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Andaç by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints42163Erdağı (8 km)
    Forts & heritage439Qala Qumri (17 km)
    Waterfalls1127Bazê - Waterfall (25 km)
    Caves624Karşı Mağarası (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Înishkê (37 km)
    Parks23Said Khazal (35 km)
    Other attractions13Gondik (45 km)
    Museums03Hakkari Castle (60 km)
    Churches03Mar Gorgis Cathedral (71 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Emir Şaban Camii (41 km)
    Beaches & coast11Barhole (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Khabur River (58 km)
    Buddhist sites01Rabban Hormizd Monastery (86 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Hakkâri Cilo and Sat Mountains National Park (99 km)

    Andaç: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Andaç?

    Suriya Waterfall (waterfall, about 28 km), Erdağı (viewpoint, about 8 km), Chiya Kurpashin (viewpoint, about 9 km), Gönherç Dağı (viewpoint, about 9 km), Chia I Zinnar (viewpoint, about 12 km), Sarkani (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls, 6 caves, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Andaç?

    Erdağı, about 8 km by road; Chiya Kurpashin (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Andaç?

    Qala Qumri, about 17 km by road; Tomb of the Prophet Hazkiel (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Andaç?

    Bazê - Waterfall, about 25 km by road; شلال صوريا باطوفا m&h (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Andaç?

    Start in Andaç, visit Suriya Waterfall, then Chia I Zinnar, then Chiya Kurpashin, then Erdağı, then Gönherç Dağı, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Andaç?

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

    Towns near Andaç

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Andaç’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Andaç on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.