Çatak district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Konalga

Konalga is a town in Çatak district, Van, Turkey, home to about 2,395 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 caves, 0 forts & heritage and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Arnos (31 km), Kato Dağı (40 km) and Mount Artos (54 km).

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Konalga at a glance

Location
Çatak district, Van, Turkey
Population
about 2,395
Coordinates
37.8603° N, 43.0968° E
Places within 50 km
36 (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 Konalga

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Konalga

109 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Konalga. The closest is Kuş Dağı (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Konalga

17 caves within 100 km of Konalga. The closest is Kuzey Irak Sınırı (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Konalga

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Konalga. The closest is Narekavank (63 km); the best-known is Surp Marinos Monastery (73 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Konalga

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Konalga. The closest is Marünis Şelalesi (55 km); the best-known is Uludere Maya Şelalesi (68 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Konalga

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Konalga. The closest is Edremit Ulu Camii (81 km); the best-known is Van Ulu Camii (93 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Konalga

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Konalga. The closest is Musatepe Dam (69 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Konalga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Konalga
  2. 4 km Kuş Dağı · viewpoint, Çatak
  3. 8 km Aruh Dağı · viewpoint, Gürpınar
  4. 29 km Mount Arnos · viewpoint, Bahçesaray
  5. 28 km Çelikağana Tepesi · viewpoint, Çatak
  6. 13 km Karınaza Tepesi · viewpoint, Çatak
  7. 7 km Back to Konalga

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Konalga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27109Kuş Dağı (4 km)
    Caves417Kuzey Irak Sınırı (40 km)
    Forts & heritage012Narekavank (63 km)
    Waterfalls011Marünis Şelalesi (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs09Edremit Ulu Camii (81 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs08Musatepe Dam (69 km)
    Buddhist sites25Aparank Monastery (41 km)
    Churches23Surb P'rkich Monastery (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Akdamar Island (67 km)
    Other attractions12Kırmızı Köprü (46 km)
    Museums02Hakkari Castle (81 km)
    Parks02Said Khazal (94 km)
    Beaches & coast01Barhole (96 km)

    Konalga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Konalga?

    Kuş Dağı (viewpoint, about 4 km), Karınaza Tepesi (viewpoint, about 7 km), Mount Arnos (viewpoint, about 31 km), Aruh Dağı (viewpoint, about 12 km), Çelikağana Tepesi (viewpoint, about 14 km), Hanım Tepesi (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 caves, 2 buddhist sites, 2 churches, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Konalga?

    Kuş Dağı, about 4 km by road; Karınaza Tepesi (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Konalga?

    Kuzey Irak Sınırı, about 40 km by road; Akçıl Mağara (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Konalga?

    Narekavank, about 63 km by road; Dilkaya Höyüğü (70 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Konalga?

    Start in Konalga, visit Kuş Dağı, then Aruh Dağı, then Mount Arnos, then Çelikağana Tepesi, then Karınaza Tepesi, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Konalga?

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

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