Duhok Governorate district, Iraq

Places to visit near Derkar

Derkar is a town in Duhok Governorate district, Iraq. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls and 4 caves. The must-see places are Dalal Bridge (17 km), Kalha Zakho (18 km) and Shabani (18 km).

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Derkar at a glance

Location
Duhok Governorate district, Iraq
Coordinates
37.1999° N, 42.8236° E
Places within 50 km
93 (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 Derkar

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

127 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Derkar. The closest is Jabal Dayr (8 km); the best-known is Shabani (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Derkar

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Derkar. The closest is Dalal Bridge (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Derkar

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Derkar. The closest is مصيف شرانش في زاخو (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Derkar

16 caves within 100 km of Derkar. The closest is Bihire Cave (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Derkar

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Derkar. The closest is Kavşaktepe Dam (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Derkar

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Derkar. The closest is Cizre Ulu Camii (72 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Derkar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Derkar
  2. 5 km مصيف شرانش في زاخو · waterfall, Duhok Governorate
  3. 1 km Sharansh Waterfall · waterfall, Duhok Governorate
  4. 16 km Shabani · viewpoint, Duhok Governorate
  5. 34 km Dalal Bridge · heritage site, Duhok Governorate
  6. 1 km Kalha Zakho · heritage site, Duhok Governorate
  7. 18 km Back to Derkar

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From travellers near Derkar

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    All places near Derkar by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Derkar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints48127Jabal Dayr (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1664Dalal Bridge (17 km)
    Waterfalls1122مصيف شرانش في زاخو (5 km)
    Caves416Bihire Cave (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Kavşaktepe Dam (27 km)
    Other attractions28Takyan Höyük (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Cizre Ulu Camii (72 km)
    Parks33Delal Corniche (17 km)
    Churches13Mar Gorgis Cathedral (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Khabur River (7 km)
    Museums22Zakho Musem (17 km)
    Beaches & coast11Barhole (31 km)
    Buddhist sites01Rabban Hormizd Monastery (71 km)

    Derkar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Derkar?

    Dalal Bridge (heritage site, about 17 km), Kalha Zakho (heritage site, about 18 km), Shabani (viewpoint, about 18 km), مصيف شرانش في زاخو (waterfall, about 5 km), Sharansh Waterfall (waterfall, about 5 km), Bihire Cave (cave, about 6 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls, 4 caves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Derkar?

    Jabal Dayr, about 8 km by road; Check Point (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Derkar?

    Dalal Bridge, about 17 km by road; 27 Feb (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Derkar?

    مصيف شرانش في زاخو, about 5 km by road; Sharansh Waterfall (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Derkar?

    Start in Derkar, visit مصيف شرانش في زاخو, then Sharansh Waterfall, then Shabani, then Dalal Bridge, then Kalha Zakho, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Derkar?

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

    Towns near Derkar

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