Beytüşşebap district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Başaran

Başaran is a town in Beytüşşebap district, Van, Turkey, home to about 1,366 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls and 7 caves. The must-see places are Kato Dağı (17 km), Musatepe Dam (28 km) and Kavşaktepe Dam (31 km).

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Başaran at a glance

Location
Beytüşşebap district, Van, Turkey
Population
about 1,366
Coordinates
37.4766° N, 43.1298° E
Places within 50 km
67 (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 Başaran

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

155 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Başaran. The closest is Siyah Dağ (9 km); the best-known is Kato Dağı (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kato Dağı · viewpoint · Beytüşşebap · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Siyah Dağ · viewpoint · Beytüşşebap · ~9 km
  • Kontık Dağı · viewpoint · Beytüşşebap · ~16 km
  • Ilıca Dağı · viewpoint · Beytüşşebap · ~19 km
  • Shabani · viewpoint · Duhok Governorate · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Mehet Dağı · viewpoint · Beytüşşebap · ~21 km

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Forts & heritage near Başaran

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Başaran. The closest is Qala Qumri (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Başaran

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Başaran. The closest is Marünis Şelalesi (28 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 Başaran

21 caves within 100 km of Başaran. The closest is Karşı Mağarası (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Başaran

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Başaran. The closest is Musatepe Dam (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Başaran

3 parks within 100 km of Başaran. The closest is Said Khazal (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Başaran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Başaran
  2. 9 km Siyah Dağ · viewpoint, Beytüşşebap
  3. 17 km Kato Dağı · viewpoint, Beytüşşebap
  4. 33 km Ballı Dam · dam, Uludere
  5. 4 km Kavşaktepe Dam · dam, Uludere
  6. 3 km Musatepe Dam · dam, Uludere
  7. 28 km Back to Başaran

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How to reach Başaran

    All places near Başaran by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Başaran by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints43155Siyah Dağ (9 km)
    Forts & heritage130Qala Qumri (35 km)
    Waterfalls924Marünis Şelalesi (28 km)
    Caves721Karşı Mağarası (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Musatepe Dam (28 km)
    Other attractions05Gondik (64 km)
    Parks23Said Khazal (42 km)
    Museums03Zakho Musem (67 km)
    Churches03Mar Gorgis Cathedral (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Emir Şaban Camii (62 km)
    Buddhist sites02Aparank Monastery (80 km)
    Beaches & coast11Barhole (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Khabur River (54 km)

    Başaran: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Başaran?

    Kato Dağı (viewpoint, about 17 km), Musatepe Dam (dam, about 28 km), Siyah Dağ (viewpoint, about 9 km), Kavşaktepe Dam (dam, about 31 km), Ballı Dam (dam, about 34 km), Suriya Waterfall (waterfall, about 36 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 9 waterfalls, 7 caves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Başaran?

    Siyah Dağ, about 9 km by road; Kontık Dağı (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Başaran?

    Qala Qumri, about 35 km by road; Tomb of the Prophet Hazkiel (60 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Başaran?

    Marünis Şelalesi, about 28 km by road; شلال صوريا باطوفا m&h (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Başaran?

    Start in Başaran, visit Siyah Dağ, then Kato Dağı, then Ballı Dam, then Kavşaktepe Dam, then Musatepe Dam, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Başaran?

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

    Towns near Başaran

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