Uludere district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Ballı

Ballı is a town in Uludere district, Van, Turkey, home to about 1,050 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls and 4 caves. The must-see places are Ballı Dam (1 km), Kavşaktepe Dam (4 km) and Uludere Maya Şelalesi (4 km).

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Ballı at a glance

Location
Uludere district, Van, Turkey
Population
about 1,050
Coordinates
37.4133° N, 42.8394° E
Places within 50 km
75 (11 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 Ballı

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

132 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ballı. The closest is Jabal Gurvil (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ballı

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ballı. The closest is Entrance (38 km); the best-known is Kalha Zakho (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Ballı

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Ballı. The closest is Uludere Maya Şelalesi (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Ballı

19 caves within 100 km of Ballı. The closest is Dizel Mağara (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ballı

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ballı. The closest is Ballı Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ballı

5 churches within 100 km of Ballı. The closest is Mar Gorgis Cathedral (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ballı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ballı
  2. 4 km Uludere Maya Şelalesi · waterfall, Uludere
  3. 8 km Şırnak Dam · dam, Uludere
  4. 12 km Ballı Dam · dam, Uludere
  5. 4 km Kavşaktepe Dam · dam, Uludere
  6. 3 km Musatepe Dam · dam, Uludere
  7. 7 km Back to Ballı

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How to reach Ballı

    All places near Ballı by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ballı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints45132Jabal Gurvil (8 km)
    Forts & heritage746Entrance (38 km)
    Waterfalls821Uludere Maya Şelalesi (4 km)
    Caves419Dizel Mağara (11 km)
    Other attractions09Takyan Höyük (59 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Ballı Dam (1 km)
    Churches15Mar Gorgis Cathedral (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Cizre Ulu Camii (73 km)
    Parks33Zambil Firosh (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Khabur River (28 km)
    Museums12Zakho Musem (42 km)
    Buddhist sites02Aparank Monastery (78 km)
    Beaches & coast11Barhole (44 km)

    Ballı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ballı?

    Ballı Dam (dam, about 1 km), Kavşaktepe Dam (dam, about 4 km), Uludere Maya Şelalesi (waterfall, about 4 km), Musatepe Dam (dam, about 7 km), Şırnak Dam (dam, about 12 km), Jabal Gurvil (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 4 caves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ballı?

    Jabal Gurvil, about 8 km by road; İhtiyarbaşı Tepesi (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ballı?

    Entrance, about 38 km by road; 27 Feb (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ballı?

    Uludere Maya Şelalesi, about 4 km by road; شلال برغ في زاخو (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ballı?

    Start in Ballı, visit Uludere Maya Şelalesi, then Şırnak Dam, then Ballı Dam, then Kavşaktepe Dam, then Musatepe Dam, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ballı?

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

    Towns near Ballı

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