Hakkari has a rich culinary culture as well as historical and natural beauties. It is one of the cities that must be visited and seen with its castles, churches, mosques and bridges.

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How to Get to Hakkari?

Transportation to Hakkari by Air

Hakkari's Selahaddin Eyy'bi Airport, located in Yuksekova Province, is 78 km away from the city center. You can easily reach any place you want from the airport by passenger minibuses. 

For land transportation Van and Şırnak You can reach Hakkâri indirectly by using public transportation departing from. 

Erzurum and Ağrı, you need to pass through Van. When you take the Van route, there are two alternative routes. 

Popular Provinces of Hakkari

Semdinli

Yüksekova

The distance from the first center of Yuksekova is 78 kilometers. Giant Houses in Yuksekova, Seyithan Gullu; and Big Farm Village There are important tourist spots such as its ruins.  

Dingle

Derecik province is approximately 190 km away from Hakkari centre. When you come to Derecik, you can visit the Derecik Cemetery and do nature walks.  

Places to Visit in Hakkari

Heaven - Hell Valley

The Heaven-Hell Valley, with its unique nature view, is ideal for mountain sports and nature lovers. 

Meydan Madrasa

It is among the important points to be visited together with the Meydan Madrasa located in the Biçer Mahallesi region, which is one of the central neighborhoods of Hakkari.

Natural Beauties of Hakkari

Hakkari allows you to witness magnificent views with its natural beauties. 

Seyithan Gullu

Seyithan Gullu is located on Cilo Mountain, one of the highest points in Hakkari. With its unique blue and ice-cold water, it is among the natural beauties of Hakkari. 

Zap Valley

In Zap Valley, one of the most popular natural beauties of Hakkari, photo safari, rafting, rock climbing, cliff; parachute You can do many nature sports and fun activities such as.

Places to Visit in the City of Hakkari

Hakkari Rug Museum

The Kilim Museum, located in the city center of Hakkari, exhibits rugs designed with handicrafts. You can buy rugs by visiting this museum.

Popular Museums and Places of Interest in Hakkari

• Rock Pictures
• Koç Statue
• Giant Houses

Winter Tourism in Hakkari

The winter season in Hakkari lasts for a long time. For this reason, Hakkari is in a very important position in terms of winter sports. 

The Merga Butan Ski Center, which is 12 km from the city center, is located on the Merga Butan Plateau.  The ski center is suitable for amateurs and those who want to ski professionally. 

It is one of the regions where you can evaluate your holidays with its perfect nature and clean air. At the same time, there is a cafe and restaurant in the Ski Center. 

Sports in Hakkari

Hakkari offers a geography suitable for nature sports and activities.

Rafting

You can raft in Zap Water and enjoy the unique nature. 

Trekking

Hakkari is a nature walk in four seasons of the year with its natural beauties; allows you to do.  nature walk By doing this, you can discover the magnificent nature of Hakkari and observe endemic plants. 

What to Eat in Hakkari

Hakkari, which has hosted many civilizations due to its geographical location, has a rich food culture. Wheat, yoghurt and local herbs are also used in the soups of Hakkari cuisine, where meat is generally used in main dishes.

Yüksekova Kebab

This dish, which is unique to Hakkari Yuksekova province, is among the indispensable flavors of Hakkiri tables.

Nature

Dogaba, one of Hakk's moist local dishes, includes strained yogurt, ashura wheat, strained minced meat, flour, meat with bones and bulgur. 

Make sure to try this local dish, which is very difficult to prepare. 

Also, you can taste the following local delicacies during your Hakkari trip.

• Keledoş
• ÇRoast Rice
• Meatballs
• Beam
• Cembeli Dessert

City Transportation in Hakkari

There are many options in Hakkari such as public bus, minibus and taxi.