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Things to see in Hakkâri (Turkey): 9 places and when to go
Hakkâri is a town in Turkey with around 78,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Mountains (9). The best known are Uludoruk Glacier, Aslan Dağı and Damla Dağı. The best time to come is September; also possible: June to August and October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 37.5744, 43.7408
- Population
- About 78,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- June to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 974 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Uludoruk Glacier, at 4,135 m.
What to see in Hakkâri
The places in and around Hakkâri, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Uludoruk GlacierMountain in Hakkari, Turkiye25 km
- Aslan DağıMountain in Turkey13 km
- Damla DağıMountain in Turkey25 km
- Gebri DağıMountain in Turkey24 km
- Kandil DağıMountain in Hakkâri Province, Turkey19 km
- KoçtepeMountain in Turkey12 km
- Sakar DağıMountain in Hakkâri Province, Turkey15 km
- Subaşı DağıMountain in Hakkâri Province, Turkey12 km
- Uzun DağMountain in Turkey29 km
When to go to Hakkâri
The best time to visit Hakkâri is September; also possible: June to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:41
- FebBetter not10:36
- MarBetter not11:43
- AprBetter not12:59
- MayBetter not14:01
- JunPossible14:35
- JulPossible14:21
- AugPossible13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctPossible11:00
- NovBetter not9:56
- DecBetter not9:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. In September, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hakkâri
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 974 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hakkâri?
The best known: Uludoruk Glacier, Aslan Dağı, Damla Dağı, Gebri Dağı, Kandil Dağı. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hakkâri?
September; also possible: June to August and October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.
How do you get to Hakkâri?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 974 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hakkâri as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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