Kurds escape summer heat in the Hakkari mountains

11-07-2020
Sarkawt Mohammed
Sarkawt Mohammed @SarkawtMMarwan
Video was filmed in July 7, 2020.
Video was filmed in July 7, 2020.
A+ A-
HAKKARI, Turkey - The Hakkari mountain range is a popular summer spot for Kurds in southeast Turkey. 

At  3200 meters above sea level, it is visited by tour groups in every season. 

"We are now at Seiydkhan pond. I came with seven of my friends. It’s great in all seasons; winter, spring or summer. As you see it’s very wonderful," said tourist Mazlum Takce.

The mountain is not only a tourist site, but also a source of water for several parts of southeast Turkey. 

Hundreds of nomadic families stay in the area to raise their livestock in summer.

The 10,000-year-old ice caves have also become a local historical attraction.
 

Comments

Rudaw moderates all comments submitted on our website. We welcome comments which are relevant to the article and encourage further discussion about the issues that matter to you. We also welcome constructive criticism about Rudaw.

To be approved for publication, however, your comments must meet our community guidelines.

We will not tolerate the following: profanity, threats, personal attacks, vulgarity, abuse (such as sexism, racism, homophobia or xenophobia), or commercial or personal promotion.

Comments that do not meet our guidelines will be rejected. Comments are not edited – they are either approved or rejected.

Post a comment

Required
Required
 

The Latest

A new photograph of jailed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan was shared at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of his to end armed struggle on February 27, 2026. Photo: submitted

Ocalan backs democratic politics, praises Turkish leaders on peace process anniversary

Jailed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan said democratic politics must replace armed struggle and praised the roles of Turkey’s political leaders in the country's peace process, marking the one-year anniversary of his appeal to end armed struggle in a landmark message on Friday.