Çukurca district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Ashuta

Ashuta is a town in Çukurca district, Van, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 12 waterfalls and 7 caves. The must-see places are Emir Şaban Camii (28 km), Dergehê Behdînan - ده‌رگه‌ها بادینان (34 km) and Suriya Waterfall (36 km).

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Ashuta at a glance

Location
Çukurca district, Van, Turkey
Coordinates
37.3229° N, 43.3748° E
Places within 50 km
74 (4 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 Ashuta

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

162 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ashuta. The closest is Sarkani (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ashuta

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ashuta. The closest is Qala Qumri (20 km); the best-known is Dergehê Behdînan - ده‌رگه‌ها بادینان (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Ashuta

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Ashuta. The closest is Bazê - Waterfall (24 km); the best-known is Suriya Waterfall (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Ashuta

24 caves within 100 km of Ashuta. The closest is Karşı Mağarası (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ashuta

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ashuta. The closest is Înishkê (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ashuta

3 parks within 100 km of Ashuta. The closest is Said Khazal (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ashuta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashuta
  2. 1 km Sarkani · viewpoint, Çukurca
  3. 6 km Chiya Kurpashin · viewpoint, Uludere
  4. 12 km Chiya e Shirani · viewpoint, Van
  5. 22 km Emir Şaban Camii · mosque or dargah, Çukurca
  6. 22 km Süvari Tepe · viewpoint, Çukurca
  7. 7 km Back to Ashuta

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How to reach Ashuta

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ashuta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints41162Sarkani (1 km)
    Forts & heritage635Qala Qumri (20 km)
    Waterfalls1228Bazê - Waterfall (24 km)
    Caves724Karşı Mağarası (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Înishkê (31 km)
    Other attractions13Gondik (42 km)
    Parks23Said Khazal (43 km)
    Museums03Hakkari Castle (53 km)
    Churches03Mar Gorgis Cathedral (81 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Emir Şaban Camii (28 km)
    Beaches & coast11Barhole (37 km)
    Buddhist sites01Rabban Hormizd Monastery (85 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Hakkâri Cilo and Sat Mountains National Park (87 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Khabur River (69 km)

    Ashuta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ashuta?

    Sarkani (viewpoint, about 1 km), Chiya Kurpashin (viewpoint, about 7 km), Süvari Tepe (viewpoint, about 7 km), Emir Şaban Camii (mosque or dargah, about 28 km), Chiya e Shirani (viewpoint, about 8 km), Erdağı (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 12 waterfalls, 7 caves, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ashuta?

    Sarkani, about 1 km by road; Chiya Kurpashin (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ashuta?

    Qala Qumri, about 20 km by road; Tomb of the Prophet Hazkiel (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ashuta?

    Bazê - Waterfall, about 24 km by road; Marünis Şelalesi (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ashuta?

    Start in Ashuta, visit Sarkani, then Chiya Kurpashin, then Chiya e Shirani, then Emir Şaban Camii, then Süvari Tepe, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ashuta?

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

    Towns near Ashuta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ashuta’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.