Shanadar CaveKani BradostGeli Ali Bag WaterfallChiya I MergasurHolî Bondskanî GoretuBle Mergasor Road
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Mêrgasur

Mêrgasur is a town in Erbil Governorate district, Iraq. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage and 18 waterfalls. The must-see places are Shanadar Cave, Kani Bradost and Geli Ali Bag Waterfall.

36.8407° N, 44.3023° E

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km113
Must-see19
Notable250
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Shanadar Cave, cave near Mêrgasur
Must-see

Shanadar Cave

Cave · 9 km

Kani Bradost, viewpoint near Mêrgasur
Must-see

Kani Bradost

Viewpoint · 21 km

Geli Ali Bag Waterfall, waterfall near Mêrgasur
Must-see

Geli Ali Bag Waterfall

Waterfall · 33 km

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One day from Mêrgasur

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:39 pm

66 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Mêrgasur
  2. Holî Bondskanî Goretuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Shanadar Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Zawi Chemiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Kani Bradostviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Guskeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Mêrgasur
Today’s loopMêrgasurStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mêrgasur?

Shanadar Cave (cave, about 9 km), Kani Bradost (viewpoint, about 21 km), Chiya I Mergasur (viewpoint, about 2 km), Holî Bondskanî Goretu (heritage site, about 4 km), Jajuk Mirkhan (heritage site, about 6 km), Ble Mergasor Road (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

113 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 18 waterfalls, 6 caves, 1 dargah.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mêrgasur?

Chiya I Mergasur, about 2 km by road; Ble Mergasor Road (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Mêrgasur?

Holî Bondskanî Goretu, about 4 km by road; Jajuk Mirkhan (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mêrgasur?

Start in Mêrgasur, visit Holî Bondskanî Goretu, then Shanadar Cave, then Zawi Chemi, then Kani Bradost, then Guske, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.