Erbil Governorate district, Iraq

Places to visit near Choman

Choman is a town in Erbil Governorate district, Iraq. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls and 7 caves. The must-see places are Hallgurd Mountain (15 km), Cheekha Dar (20 km) and Bekhall Waterfall (44 km).

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Choman, Iraq
Choman, Erbil Governorate district, Iraq. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Choman at a glance

Location
Erbil Governorate district, Iraq
Coordinates
36.6367° N, 44.8882° E
Places within 50 km
105 (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 Choman

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

173 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Choman. The closest is Jabal Kawrahday (10 km); the best-known is Hallgurd Mountain (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Choman

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Choman. The closest is Banashwan Castle (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Choman

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Choman. The closest is Gunde Goron (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Choman

13 caves within 100 km of Choman. The closest is ئەشکەوتی مەمەندان (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Choman

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Choman. The closest is Felaw Pond (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Felaw Pond · lake · Erbil Governorate · ~5 km
  • Silveh Dam · lake · West Azerbaijan Province · ~32 km
  • Lake Dukan · lake · Sulaymaniyah Governorate · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Lake Kanaw · lake · Sulaymaniyah Governorate · ~59 km
  • Mahabad Dam · lake · West Azerbaijan Province · ~93 km · Must-see
  • Gomaspan Dam · lake · Erbil Governorate · ~80 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Choman

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Choman. The closest is Saruchawa (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Choman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Choman
  2. 5 km Felaw Pond · lake, Erbil Governorate
  3. 6 km Gunde Goron · waterfall, Erbil Governorate
  4. 14 km Jabal Kawrahday · viewpoint, Erbil Governorate
  5. 9 km Hallgurd Mountain · viewpoint, Erbil Governorate
  6. 8 km Cheekha Dar · viewpoint, Erbil Governorate
  7. 20 km Back to Choman

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From travellers near Choman

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How to reach Choman

    All places near Choman by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Choman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints68173Jabal Kawrahday (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1051Banashwan Castle (12 km)
    Waterfalls1422Gunde Goron (5 km)
    Caves713ئەشکەوتی مەمەندان (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Felaw Pond (5 km)
    Other attractions25Choman (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Saruchawa (37 km)
    Museums03Naghadeh Museum (71 km)
    Parks12Geli Ali Bag (49 km)
    Beaches & coast02تەنگی خۆشاو (89 km)

    Choman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Choman?

    Hallgurd Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cheekha Dar (viewpoint, about 20 km), Choman (attraction, about 1 km), Felaw Pond (lake, about 5 km), Gunde Goron (waterfall, about 5 km), Jabal Kawrahday (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls, 7 caves, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Choman?

    Jabal Kawrahday, about 10 km by road; Khajaball Hill (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Choman?

    Banashwan Castle, about 12 km by road; Qalat Shaykh Bush (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Choman?

    Gunde Goron, about 5 km by road; Kani Bast Waterfall (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Choman?

    Start in Choman, visit Felaw Pond, then Gunde Goron, then Jabal Kawrahday, then Hallgurd Mountain, then Cheekha Dar, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Choman?

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

    Towns near Choman

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