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The 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 minDestinations
Korek
Stays near Korek and the mountain resorts.
Best time to visit: May–October for the view, December–February for snow Distance: About 1.5 hours from Erbil
No stay is listed here yet. The places to see are below.
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 16 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 11 minA 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 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 9 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 13 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 48 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 9 minRestaurants and cafés
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No stay is listed here yet. The places to see are below.