Kulp district, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Places to visit near Kulp

Kulp is a town in Kulp district, Diyarbakır, Turkey, home to about 26,569 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 4 caves and 6 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Lice Ulu Camii (40 km), Hallan Çemi Tepesi (46 km) and Yeghrtud Monastery (50 km).

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Kulp at a glance

Location
Kulp district, Diyarbakır, Turkey
Population
about 26,569
Coordinates
38.4975° N, 41.0067° E
Places within 50 km
46 (3 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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Kulp

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kulp

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kulp. The closest is Kulp Dağı (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kulp

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kulp. The closest is Kefrum Kalesi (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Kulp

23 caves within 100 km of Kulp. The closest is Mala Boto (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kulp

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kulp. The closest is Lice Ulu Camii (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kulp

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kulp. The closest is Silvan Reservoir (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kulp

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kulp. The closest is Malabadi Tabiat Parkı (51 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kulp

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kulp
  2. 6 km Kulp Dağı · viewpoint, Kulp
  3. 12 km Ömer Dağı · viewpoint, Kulp
  4. 31 km Lice Ulu Camii · mosque or dargah, Lice
  5. 33 km Pirhasan Dağı · viewpoint, Kulp
  6. 19 km Kefrum Kalesi · heritage site, Kulp
  7. 13 km Back to Kulp

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How to reach Kulp

    All places near Kulp by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kulp by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2271Kulp Dağı (6 km)
    Other attractions068Hasuni Antik Mağaraları (51 km)
    Forts & heritage439Kefrum Kalesi (13 km)
    Caves423Mala Boto (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs619Lice Ulu Camii (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Silvan Reservoir (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens011Malabadi Tabiat Parkı (51 km)
    Waterfalls59Kanika Şelalesi (22 km)
    Churches12Yeghrtud Monastery (50 km)
    Museums02Muş Atatürk Şehir Müzesi (62 km)
    Buddhist sites02Holy Apostles Monastery (62 km)
    Parks01Kinem Parkı (85 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Murat Nehri (87 km)

    Kulp: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kulp?

    Kulp Dağı (viewpoint, about 6 km), Ömer Dağı (viewpoint, about 13 km), Kefrum Kalesi (heritage site, about 13 km), Pirhasan Dağı (viewpoint, about 18 km), Lice Ulu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 40 km), Mala Boto (cave, about 20 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 4 caves, 6 mosques & dargahs, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kulp?

    Kulp Dağı, about 6 km by road; Ömer Dağı (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kulp?

    Kefrum Kalesi, about 13 km by road; Kale (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Kulp?

    Mala Boto, about 20 km by road; Delikli Taş Mağarası (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kulp?

    Start in Kulp, visit Kulp Dağı, then Ömer Dağı, then Lice Ulu Camii, then Pirhasan Dağı, then Kefrum Kalesi, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kulp?

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

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