Sulaymaniyah Governorate district, Iraq

Places to visit near Qeładizê

Qeładizê is a town in Sulaymaniyah Governorate district, Iraq. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 7 caves and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Qalat-i Dinka (6 km), Lake Dukan (29 km) and آبشار شلماش (42 km).

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Qeładizê at a glance

Location
Sulaymaniyah Governorate district, Iraq
Coordinates
36.1825° N, 45.1302° E
Places within 50 km
99 (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

Top places to visit near Qeładizê

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Qeładizê: 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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Things to see near Qeładizê, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Qeładizê

176 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Qeładizê. The closest is Cham I Julakan (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Qeładizê

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Qeładizê. The closest is Qaladze Castle (2 km); the best-known is Qalat-i Dinka (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Qeładizê

22 caves within 100 km of Qeładizê. The closest is کونە پڵینگێ (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Qeładizê

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Qeładizê. The closest is Qadir Awa Waterfall (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Qeładizê

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Qeładizê. The closest is Lake Kanaw (22 km); the best-known is Lake Dukan (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Qeładizê

4 museums within 100 km of Qeładizê. The closest is Museum Axala (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Qeładizê

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Qeładizê
  2. 2 km Qaladze Castle · heritage site, Sulaymaniyah Governorate
  3. 8 km Garmakan · mosque or dargah, Sulaymaniyah Governorate
  4. 2 km Qalat-i Dinka · heritage site, Sulaymaniyah Governorate
  5. 1 km Dinka Settlement Complex · heritage site, Sulaymaniyah Governorate
  6. 1 km Gird-i Bazar · heritage site, Sulaymaniyah Governorate
  7. 6 km Back to Qeładizê

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How to reach Qeładizê

    All places near Qeładizê by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Qeładizê by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints66176Cham I Julakan (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1140Qaladze Castle (2 km)
    Caves722کونە پڵینگێ (23 km)
    Waterfalls518Qadir Awa Waterfall (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Lake Kanaw (22 km)
    Other attractions38Kawi Kani (20 km)
    Museums04Museum Axala (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Garmakan (8 km)
    Beaches & coast22تەنگی خۆشاو (27 km)
    Parks01Cham I Nazanin (59 km)

    Qeładizê: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Qeładizê?

    Qalat-i Dinka (heritage site, about 6 km), Qaladze Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Gird-i Bazar (heritage site, about 6 km), Dinka Settlement Complex (heritage site, about 6 km), Garmakan (mosque or dargah, about 8 km), Lake Dukan (lake, about 29 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 66 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 7 caves, 5 waterfalls, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Qeładizê?

    Cham I Julakan, about 9 km by road; Cham I Naristeni (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Qeładizê?

    Qaladze Castle, about 2 km by road; Gird-i Bazar (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Qeładizê?

    کونە پڵینگێ, about 23 km by road; ئەشکەوتە سورێ (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Qeładizê?

    Start in Qeładizê, visit Qaladze Castle, then Garmakan, then Qalat-i Dinka, then Dinka Settlement Complex, then Gird-i Bazar, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Qeładizê?

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

    Towns near Qeładizê

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