Erciş district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Erciş

Erciş is a town in Erciş district, Van, Turkey, home to about 91,915 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 85 mosques & dargahs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Morgedik Barajı (35 km), Muradiye Şelalesi (43 km) and Hıdırmenteş Gölü (49 km).

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Erciş, Van
Erciş, Erciş district, Van, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erciş at a glance

Location
Erciş district, Van, Turkey
Population
about 91,915
Coordinates
39.0259° N, 43.3596° E
Places within 50 km
122 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Erciş

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Mosques & dargahs near Erciş

96 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Erciş. The closest is Yeni Peynirciler Çarşısı Mescidi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erciş

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erciş. The closest is Girekol (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Erciş

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Erciş. The closest is Van Erciş (6 km); the best-known is Koçköprü Dam (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Erciş

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erciş. The closest is Zernaki Tepe (5 km); the best-known is Panz (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Erciş

5 buddhist sites within 100 km of Erciş. The closest is Monastery of Ardzvaper (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Erciş

5 caves within 100 km of Erciş. The closest is Şeytan Zindani (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Erciş

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 Erciş
  2. 1 km Çaldıran Şelalesi · waterfall, Tutak
  3. 8 km Monastery of Ardzvaper · monastery, Tutak
  4. 27 km Morgedik Barajı · lake, Erciş
  5. 25 km Girekol · viewpoint, Tutak
  6. 10 km Koçköprü Dam · dam, Erciş
  7. 14 km Back to Erciş

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How to reach Erciş

    All places near Erciş by distance

    Within 15 km of Erciş

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erciş by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs8596Yeni Peynirciler Çarşısı Mescidi (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1243Girekol (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs720Van Erciş (6 km)
    Forts & heritage620Zernaki Tepe (5 km)
    Other attractions57Mescit (7 km)
    Buddhist sites15Monastery of Ardzvaper (9 km)
    Caves05Şeytan Zindani (71 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Adır Island (22 km)
    Waterfalls33Çaldıran Şelalesi (1 km)
    Parks22Millet Parkı (1 km)
    Museums01Van Museum (73 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Battle of Manzikert National Historic Park (93 km)

    Erciş: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erciş?

    Çaldıran Şelalesi (waterfall, about 1 km), Monastery of Ardzvaper (monastery, about 9 km), Girekol (viewpoint, about 12 km), Koçköprü Dam (dam, about 14 km), Morgedik Barajı (lake, about 35 km), Adır Island (island, about 22 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 85 mosques & dargahs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Erciş?

    Yeni Peynirciler Çarşısı Mescidi, about 1 km by road; Kara Yusuf Paşa Camii (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erciş?

    Girekol, about 12 km by road; Murat Tepesi (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Erciş?

    Van Erciş, about 6 km by road; Erciş Sahil (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erciş?

    Start in Erciş, visit Çaldıran Şelalesi, then Monastery of Ardzvaper, then Morgedik Barajı, then Girekol, then Koçköprü Dam, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erciş?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Erciş

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