Silopi district, Batman, Turkey

Places to visit near Bisbin

Bisbin is a town in Silopi district, Batman, Turkey, home to about 3,196 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 5 caves and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Judi (14 km), Şırnak Dam (23 km) and Uludere Maya Şelalesi (28 km).

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Bisbin at a glance

Location
Silopi district, Batman, Turkey
Population
about 3,196
Coordinates
37.3393° N, 42.5695° E
Places within 50 km
89 (12 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 Bisbin

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

124 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bisbin. The closest is Zehirli Dağı (7 km); the best-known is Mount Judi (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bisbin

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bisbin. The closest is Nuh Nebi Camii Ve Medresesi (14 km); the best-known is Kalha Zakho (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Bisbin

22 caves within 100 km of Bisbin. The closest is Sarı Mağara (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bisbin

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Bisbin. The closest is شلال برغ في زاخو (25 km); the best-known is Uludere Maya Şelalesi (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bisbin

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bisbin. The closest is Şırnak Dam (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bisbin

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bisbin. The closest is Cizre Ulu Camii (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bisbin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bisbin
  2. 14 km Mount Judi · viewpoint, Şırnak
  3. 11 km Zehirli Dağı · viewpoint, Şırnak
  4. 21 km Şırnak Dam · dam, Uludere
  5. 8 km Uludere Maya Şelalesi · waterfall, Uludere
  6. 24 km Geren Dağı · viewpoint, Silopi
  7. 7 km Back to Bisbin

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bisbin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints44124Zehirli Dağı (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1766Nuh Nebi Camii Ve Medresesi (14 km)
    Caves522Sarı Mağara (26 km)
    Other attractions618Takyan Höyük (29 km)
    Waterfalls615شلال برغ في زاخو (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Şırnak Dam (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs211Cizre Ulu Camii (42 km)
    Parks13Delal Corniche (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Khabur River (27 km)
    Museums12Zakho Musem (31 km)
    Churches11Mar Gorgis Cathedral (30 km)
    Beaches & coast01Barhole (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aparank Monastery (89 km)

    Bisbin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bisbin?

    Mount Judi (viewpoint, about 14 km), Şırnak Dam (dam, about 23 km), Zehirli Dağı (viewpoint, about 7 km), Geren Dağı (viewpoint, about 7 km), Uludere Maya Şelalesi (waterfall, about 28 km), Kalha Zakho (heritage site, about 30 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 5 caves, 6 other attractions, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bisbin?

    Zehirli Dağı, about 7 km by road; Geren Dağı (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bisbin?

    Nuh Nebi Camii Ve Medresesi, about 14 km by road; Judi Dagh Sennacherib Panel VII (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Bisbin?

    Sarı Mağara, about 26 km by road; Dizel Mağara (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bisbin?

    Start in Bisbin, visit Mount Judi, then Zehirli Dağı, then Şırnak Dam, then Uludere Maya Şelalesi, then Geren Dağı, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bisbin?

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

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