48 hours
in Hakkari
First Day
You can start the day early, freely tour and climb and do camping and explore tens of glacial lakes above 3000 meters altitude in Cilo Sat Mountains National Park and Glaciers, Reşko Summit, Mergan Plateau, Historical Churchs, Heaven-Hell Valleys. Then you can go to Gevarok Valley in Yüksekova to see presumably 5000 years old Rock Paintings still remaining mystery.
After hiking here, you can tour Şemdinli and surrounding and rest by listening to the sound of Şemdinli Creek. You should definitely see Stone Bridge built on Şemdinli Creek in 1898.
Second Day
On second day of Hakkari trip, if during winter, you are recommended to visit Mergabütan Ski Center. Then you can go to Koçanis Church in Konak village and pass to Berçelan Plateau to enjoy the wonderful nature within endemic flowers and weeds. Next, you can tour Zap Valley in accompany with Zap River, and visit Historical Stone Houses and Mills, Emir Şaban Mosque and Sidan Aqueduct in Çukurca district. Then you can return to city center and end your day by visiting iconic and attractive Hakkari Meydan Madrassah and Çölemerik Castle.
