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A stepped waterfall with tea houses above the pools.
Visiting times: Open all day. Shops and tea houses from morning until late in summer; many close in winter. Nearby, about 5 minDestinations
Bekhal
A waterfall and tea houses a short drive from Rawanduz.
Best time to visit: April–October Distance: About 20 minutes from Rawanduz
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What to see
A deep canyon above the town, best seen from the road and the viewpoints.
Visiting times: Any hour, but the viewpoints need daylight. No ticket. Nearby, about 11 minThe waterfall drops beside the Hamilton Road. Spring is the strongest flow.
Visiting times: Open all day. Tea places and stalls from morning until late in summer. Small parking fee. Nearby, about 10 minThe cable-car summit looks over Rawanduz and the surrounding ridges.
Visiting times: Cable car usually 10:00–18:00 in summer and shorter in winter. It stops in high wind, so phone or ask locally the same day. Nearby, about 5 minThe Bradost mountain cave where Neanderthal burials were found in the 1950s.
Visiting times: Daylight only, no ticket office. Take water and closed shoes; a local guide makes the path easier to follow. Nearby, about 1 h 10 minWhat to do
A short ridge walk with canyon views. Wear shoes with grip.
Visiting times: Daylight only. Start before 8:00 in summer and carry two litres of water per person. Nearby, about 8 minShort rides on the edge of town. Ask the stable for the day’s price and a guide.
Visiting times: Usually from the afternoon until sunset in summer. Ask the stable the same day; there is no fixed timetable. Nearby, about 51 min $25The 1930s mountain road from Erbil to the border, cut through the Gali Ali Beg gorge.
Visiting times: Open road at any hour, but drive it in daylight. Ice and fog from December to February. Nearby, about 7 minAt 3,607 m the highest peak fully inside Iraq, above Choman.
Visiting times: Climbing season June to October. Only with a local guide, on the marked path, and register in Choman first. Nearby, about 1 h 18 minRestaurants and cafés
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