Hakkari Merkez district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Hakkâri

Hakkâri is a town in Hakkari Merkez district, Van, Turkey, home to about 77,699 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 caves, 5 waterfalls and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Mount Cilo (32 km), Uludoruk Dağı (32 km) and Emir Şaban Camii (48 km).

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Hakkâri, Van
Hakkâri, Hakkari Merkez district, Van, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hakkâri at a glance

Location
Hakkari Merkez district, Van, Turkey
Population
about 77,699
Coordinates
37.5744° N, 43.7408° E
Places within 50 km
43 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Hakkâri

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hakkâri

154 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hakkâri. The closest is Koçtepe (15 km); the best-known is Mount Cilo (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Hakkâri

20 caves within 100 km of Hakkâri. The closest is Sine Mağarası (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Hakkâri

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Hakkâri. The closest is Ava Ore Şelalesi (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Hakkâri

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hakkâri. The closest is Kharaib Dutazah (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hakkâri

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hakkâri. The closest is Dilimli Barajı (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Hakkâri

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Hakkâri. The closest is Emir Şaban Camii (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hakkâri

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hakkâri
  2. 1 km Hakkari Castle · museum, Hakkari Merkez
  3. 8 km Sine Mağarası · cave, Hakkari Merkez
  4. 5 km Ava Ore Şelalesi · waterfall, Hakkari Merkez
  5. 30 km Mount Cilo · viewpoint, Yüksekova
  6. 1 km Uludoruk Dağı · viewpoint, Yüksekova
  7. 32 km Back to Hakkâri

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hakkâri by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints24154Koçtepe (15 km)
    Caves1120Sine Mağarası (9 km)
    Waterfalls519Ava Ore Şelalesi (10 km)
    Forts & heritage014Kharaib Dutazah (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Dilimli Barajı (44 km)
    Other attractions03Avasin Swimming Spot (57 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Emir Şaban Camii (48 km)
    Buddhist sites02Hogots Monastery (82 km)
    Parks02Said Khazal (95 km)
    Museums11Hakkari Castle (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Hakkâri Cilo and Sat Mountains National Park (52 km)
    Beaches & coast01Barhole (91 km)

    Hakkâri: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hakkâri?

    Hakkari Castle (museum, about 1 km), Sine Mağarası (cave, about 9 km), Ava Ore Şelalesi (waterfall, about 10 km), Mount Cilo (viewpoint, about 32 km), Uludoruk Dağı (viewpoint, about 32 km), Koçtepe (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 caves, 5 waterfalls, 1 lake, 1 dargah.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hakkâri?

    Koçtepe, about 15 km by road; Subaşı Dağı (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Hakkâri?

    Sine Mağarası, about 9 km by road; Gavur Mağarası (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Hakkâri?

    Ava Ore Şelalesi, about 10 km by road; Gilezo Şelalesi (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hakkâri?

    Start in Hakkâri, visit Hakkari Castle, then Sine Mağarası, then Ava Ore Şelalesi, then Mount Cilo, then Uludoruk Dağı, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hakkâri?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Hakkâri

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