Çukurca district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Çukurca

Çukurca is a town in Çukurca district, Van, Turkey, home to about 8,843 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 12 waterfalls and 9 caves. The must-see places are Emir Şaban Camii (1 km), Dergehê Behdînan - ده‌رگه‌ها بادینان (26 km) and Mount Cilo (54 km).

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Çukurca at a glance

Location
Çukurca district, Van, Turkey
Population
about 8,843
Coordinates
37.2481° N, 43.6136° E
Places within 50 km
97 (2 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 Çukurca

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

155 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Çukurca. The closest is Chiya e Jirijira (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Çukurca

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Çukurca. The closest is Kharaib Dutazah (7 km); the best-known is Dergehê Behdînan - ده‌رگه‌ها بادینان (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Çukurca

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Çukurca. The closest is Sargali Dam (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Çukurca

25 caves within 100 km of Çukurca. The closest is Gavur Mağarası (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Çukurca

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Çukurca. The closest is Înishkê (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Çukurca

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Çukurca. The closest is Emir Şaban Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Çukurca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Çukurca
  2. 12 km Chiya e Jirijira · viewpoint, Van
  3. 7 km Kharaib Dutazah · heritage site, Van
  4. 25 km Dergehê Behdînan - ده‌رگه‌ها بادینان · heritage site, Duhok Governorate
  5. 21 km Qimmat Jabal Kukuwi Zari · viewpoint, Çukurca
  6. 13 km Emir Şaban Camii · mosque or dargah, Çukurca
  7. 0 km Back to Çukurca

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How to reach Çukurca

    All places near Çukurca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Çukurca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints57155Chiya e Jirijira (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1337Kharaib Dutazah (7 km)
    Waterfalls1232Sargali Dam (23 km)
    Caves925Gavur Mağarası (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Înishkê (35 km)
    Other attractions23Dahuk (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Emir Şaban Camii (1 km)
    Museums12Hakkari Castle (47 km)
    Parks02Said Khazal (65 km)
    Churches02Dabur Orphanage (91 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Hakkâri Cilo and Sat Mountains National Park (64 km)
    Beaches & coast01Barhole (58 km)
    Buddhist sites01Rabban Hormizd Monastery (89 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Great Zab River (88 km)

    Çukurca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Çukurca?

    Emir Şaban Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Dergehê Behdînan - ده‌رگه‌ها بادینان (heritage site, about 26 km), Kharaib Dutazah (heritage site, about 7 km), Chiya e Jirijira (viewpoint, about 12 km), Qimmat Jabal Kukuwi Zari (viewpoint, about 13 km), Kemer Dağı (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 12 waterfalls, 9 caves, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Çukurca?

    Chiya e Jirijira, about 12 km by road; Qimmat Jabal Kukuwi Zari (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Çukurca?

    Kharaib Dutazah, about 7 km by road; Beznur (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Çukurca?

    Sargali Dam, about 23 km by road; شلال أيكة العمادية دهوك (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Çukurca?

    Start in Çukurca, visit Chiya e Jirijira, then Kharaib Dutazah, then Dergehê Behdînan - ده‌رگه‌ها بادینان, then Qimmat Jabal Kukuwi Zari, then Emir Şaban Camii, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Çukurca?

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

    Towns near Çukurca

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