Pervari district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Simos

Simos is a town in Pervari district, Van, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 1 caves and 0 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Çetin Barajı (25 km), Mount Arnos (34 km) and Karmravank (56 km).

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Simos at a glance

Location
Pervari district, Van, Turkey
Coordinates
38.0573° N, 42.5838° E
Places within 50 km
27 (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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Simos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Simos: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simos

90 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simos. The closest is Siyahkale Tepesi (14 km); the best-known is Mount Arnos (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Simos

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simos. The closest is Fakiran (40 km); the best-known is Karmravank (56 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Simos

17 caves within 100 km of Simos. The closest is İkigöz Cave (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Simos

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Simos. The closest is İsmail Fakirullah Camii (65 km); the best-known is Bitlis Ulu Camii (70 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simos

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Simos. The closest is Çetin Barajı (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Simos

5 buddhist sites within 100 km of Simos. The closest is Aparank Monastery (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Simos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simos
  2. 15 km Heşteri Dağı · viewpoint, Hizan
  3. 4 km Büyükellesor Dağı · viewpoint, Şirvan
  4. 13 km Çetin Barajı · lake, Şirvan
  5. 13 km Siyahkale Tepesi · viewpoint, Pervari
  6. 44 km Mount Arnos · viewpoint, Bahçesaray
  7. 34 km Back to Simos

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    All places near Simos by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1790Siyahkale Tepesi (14 km)
    Forts & heritage226Fakiran (40 km)
    Caves117İkigöz Cave (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs017İsmail Fakirullah Camii (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs211Çetin Barajı (25 km)
    Buddhist sites15Aparank Monastery (22 km)
    Other attractions15Kırmızı Köprü (24 km)
    Waterfalls15Yuva Köyü Şelalesi Kaynağı (49 km)
    Churches23Monastery of the Holy Cross (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Kuş Island (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Botan Valley National Park (71 km)
    Museums02Bitlis Etnografya Müzesi (71 km)

    Simos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simos?

    Çetin Barajı (lake, about 25 km), Mount Arnos (viewpoint, about 34 km), Siyahkale Tepesi (viewpoint, about 14 km), Büyükellesor Dağı (viewpoint, about 14 km), Heşteri Dağı (viewpoint, about 15 km), Aparank Monastery (monastery, about 22 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 1 cave, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 Buddhist site.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simos?

    Siyahkale Tepesi, about 14 km by road; Büyükellesor Dağı (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Simos?

    Fakiran, about 40 km by road; Narekavank (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Simos?

    İkigöz Cave, about 45 km by road; İnek Cave (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simos?

    Start in Simos, visit Heşteri Dağı, then Büyükellesor Dağı, then Çetin Barajı, then Siyahkale Tepesi, then Mount Arnos, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simos?

    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 Simos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Simos’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.