Place to visit
Tulumtaş Cave, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Tulumtaş Cave is a cave in Gölbaşı, Ankara, Turkey. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave in Gölbaşı, Ankara, Turkey · Nature
- Where
- Turkey
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 48 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 39.77432, 32.68353
What it is and where
Tulumtaş Cave is a cave in Gölbaşı, Ankara, Turkey. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ankara, where this site lists 47 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.77432, 32.68353; the nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 48 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tulumtaş Cave is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:48
- JulPossible14:33
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Büvelek HillMountain in Turkey10 km
- T40 Kreiken RasathanesiObservatory11 km
- Gölbaşı Şehir ParkıWith kids12 km
- ARCKİDS Eğlence ParkıWith kids12 km
- Karaoğlan Mound2nd Millennium BC mound in Gölbaşı, Ankara, Turkey14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Nature
- Troy: ancient Homeric-era city in northwest Asia Minor; it is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan war
- Mount Ararat: highest peak in Turkey
- Göbekli Tepe: neolithic archaeological site in Turkey
- Pamukkale: hot springs in Turkey
- Golden Horn: urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey
- Mount Nemrut: mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey
Every Turkey place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tulumtaş Cave?
It is a cave in Gölbaşı, Ankara, Turkey. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tulumtaş Cave?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Tulumtaş Cave?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 48 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Büvelek Hill, T40 Kreiken Rasathanesi, Gölbaşı Şehir Parkı. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
Keep reading
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- Nature961 places for nature in Turkey, from Troy to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude and day
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Tulumtaş Cave on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.