Sason district, Batman, Turkey

Places to visit near Sason

Sason is a town in Sason district, Batman, Turkey, home to about 11,403 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 caves, 10 forts & heritage and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Mereto Dağı (16 km), Hallan Çemi Tepesi (24 km) and Hasuni Antik Mağaraları (44 km).

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Sason, Batman
Sason, Sason district, Batman, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sason at a glance

Location
Sason district, Batman, Turkey
Population
about 11,403
Coordinates
38.3277° N, 41.4138° E
Places within 50 km
56 (4 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 Sason

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sason: 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 Sason, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Sason

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sason. The closest is Helkis Dağı (4 km); the best-known is Mereto Dağı (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Sason

49 caves within 100 km of Sason. The closest is Delikli Taş Mağarası (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sason

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sason. The closest is Kale (17 km); the best-known is Hallan Çemi Tepesi (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sason

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sason. The closest is Hıdır Bey Camii (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sason

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sason. The closest is Malabadi Tabiat Parkı (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Sason

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Sason. The closest is Sevek Şelaleleri (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sason

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sason
  2. 24 km Hallan Çemi Tepesi · heritage site, Kozluk
  3. 28 km Aydınlık Dağı · viewpoint, Sason
  4. 19 km Mereto Dağı · viewpoint, Sason
  5. 15 km Helkis Dağı · viewpoint, Sason
  6. 5 km Sevek Şelaleleri · waterfall, Sason
  7. 1 km Back to Sason

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From travellers near Sason

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How to reach Sason

    All places near Sason by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sason by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions566Mescit (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2353Helkis Dağı (4 km)
    Caves349Delikli Taş Mağarası (30 km)
    Forts & heritage1037Kale (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs333Hıdır Bey Camii (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens114Malabadi Tabiat Parkı (32 km)
    Waterfalls510Sevek Şelaleleri (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Garzan Dam (19 km)
    Museums04Muş Atatürk Şehir Müzesi (57 km)
    Churches02Surp Marineh Church (56 km)
    Buddhist sites12Aghperig Monastery (40 km)
    Parks01Kinem Parkı (67 km)

    Sason: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sason?

    Mereto Dağı (viewpoint, about 16 km), Sevek Şelaleleri (waterfall, about 1 km), Hallan Çemi Tepesi (heritage site, about 24 km), Helkis Dağı (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mescit (attraction, about 8 km), Aydınlık Dağı (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 5 other attractions, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 caves, 10 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sason?

    Helkis Dağı, about 4 km by road; Aydınlık Dağı (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sason?

    Delikli Taş Mağarası, about 30 km by road; Mala Boto (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sason?

    Kale, about 17 km by road; Kozluk Kalesi (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sason?

    Start in Sason, visit Hallan Çemi Tepesi, then Aydınlık Dağı, then Mereto Dağı, then Helkis Dağı, then Sevek Şelaleleri, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sason?

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

    Towns near Sason

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