Tuşba district, Van, Turkey

Places to visit near Timar

Timar is a town in Tuşba district, Van, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 83 mosques & dargahs, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Erçek (28 km), Gövelek Gölü (44 km) and Van Museum (46 km).

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Timar at a glance

Location
Tuşba district, Van, Turkey
Coordinates
38.8287° N, 43.4333° E
Places within 50 km
147 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Timar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Timar: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Timar

87 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Timar. The closest is Gedikbulak Mahalle Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Timar

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Timar. The closest is Eğlence Dağı (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Timar

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Timar. The closest is İrini Vangölünün En Bakir Kıyıları (2 km); the best-known is Lake Erçek (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Timar

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Timar. The closest is Aliler Castle (7 km); the best-known is Amik Kalesi (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Timar

8 buddhist sites within 100 km of Timar. The closest is Lim Monastery (10 km); the best-known is Monastery of Ardzvaper (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Timar

8 caves within 100 km of Timar. The closest is Şeytan Zindani (70 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Timar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Timar
  2. 13 km Kok Tepesi · viewpoint, Tuşba
  3. 18 km Lake Erçek · lake, İpekyolu
  4. 20 km Eğlence Dağı · viewpoint, Tuşba
  5. 17 km Amik Kalesi · heritage site, Tuşba
  6. 12 km Adır Island · island, Tuşba
  7. 10 km Back to Timar

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    Within 15 km of Timar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Timar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs8387Gedikbulak Mahalle Camii (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2162Eğlence Dağı (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1223İrini Vangölünün En Bakir Kıyıları (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1322Aliler Castle (7 km)
    Buddhist sites48Lim Monastery (10 km)
    Caves08Şeytan Zindani (70 km)
    Other attractions56Mescit (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Adır Island (10 km)
    Waterfalls34Çaldıran Şelalesi (28 km)
    Parks22Çakırbey Piknik Alanı (21 km)
    Museums11Van Museum (46 km)
    Beaches & coast11Alman Kampı (18 km)
    Churches01Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross (80 km)

    Timar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Timar?

    Lake Erçek (lake, about 28 km), Eğlence Dağı (viewpoint, about 9 km), Adır Island (island, about 10 km), Kok Tepesi (viewpoint, about 13 km), Amik Kalesi (heritage site, about 16 km), Panz (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 83 mosques & dargahs, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 4 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Timar?

    Gedikbulak Mahalle Camii, about 1 km by road; Kumluca Mahalle Norşin Camii (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Timar?

    Eğlence Dağı, about 9 km by road; Kok Tepesi (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Timar?

    İrini Vangölünün En Bakir Kıyıları, about 2 km by road; Tavladır Sahil (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Timar?

    Start in Timar, visit Kok Tepesi, then Lake Erçek, then Eğlence Dağı, then Amik Kalesi, then Adır Island, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Timar?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Timar

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