Hamur district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Hamur

Hamur is a town in Hamur district, Van, Turkey, home to about 4,233 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 mosques & dargahs, 3 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kösedağ (54 km), Bagavan (57 km) and Lake Balık (67 km).

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

Hamur at a glance

Location
Hamur district, Van, Turkey
Population
about 4,233
Coordinates
39.6056° N, 42.9850° E
Places within 50 km
84
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Hamur

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

104 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hamur. The closest is Eledağ (1 km); the best-known is Fişekli Daği (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Hamur

69 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Hamur. The closest is Su Çatağı Köyü Cami (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hamur

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hamur. The closest is Hamur Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hamur

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hamur. The closest is Van Gölü Sahil (7 km); the best-known is Yazıcı Dam (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hamur

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hamur. The closest is Yüzüncü Yıl Parkı (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Hamur

5 caves within 100 km of Hamur. The closest is Palu Cave (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hamur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 175 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hamur
  2. 25 km Murat Nehri · river spot, Tutak
  3. 11 km Yayık Dağı · viewpoint, Tutak
  4. 14 km Fişekli Daği · viewpoint, Tutak
  5. 36 km Kösedağ · viewpoint, Eleşkirt
  6. 58 km Yazıcı Dam · dam, Ağrı Merkez
  7. 31 km Back to Hamur

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From travellers near Hamur

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How to reach Hamur

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hamur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints31104Eledağ (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3969Su Çatağı Köyü Cami (15 km)
    Forts & heritage311Hamur Castle (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Van Gölü Sahil (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Yüzüncü Yıl Parkı (18 km)
    Caves05Palu Cave (54 km)
    Churches04St. John's Cathedral (Bagawan) (57 km)
    Parks33100. Yıl Parkı (18 km)
    Other attractions02Anzavurtepe (52 km)
    Waterfalls02Civanni Şelalesi (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Murat Nehri (25 km)
    Beaches & coast11Ağrı İmam Hatip Lisesi Bahçe (17 km)
    Museums11İShak PaŞA Sarayi (19 km)
    Buddhist sites01Monastery of Ardzvaper (91 km)

    Hamur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hamur?

    Murat Nehri (river spot, about 25 km), Fişekli Daği (viewpoint, about 25 km), Eledağ (viewpoint, about 1 km), Hamur Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Boz Tepe (viewpoint, about 2 km), Şehitziyareti Tepe (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 mosques & dargahs, 3 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hamur?

    Eledağ, about 1 km by road; Boz Tepe (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Hamur?

    Su Çatağı Köyü Cami, about 15 km by road; Yavuz Cami (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hamur?

    Hamur Castle, about 1 km by road; Şehitlik Anıtı (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hamur?

    Start in Hamur, visit Murat Nehri, then Yayık Dağı, then Fişekli Daği, then Kösedağ, then Yazıcı Dam, and drive back — about 175 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hamur?

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

    Towns near Hamur

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