Mount Ararat
Ağrı Dağı
Turkey's highest peak at 5,137 meters, traditionally said to be where Noah's Ark came to rest. You can see its snowy summit from town, or book a 4–5 day climb to the top.
Mount Ararat is an isolated dormant volcano. It stands on the plain alongside the smaller Little Ararat (3,896 meters), with a relative height difference of more than 3,000 meters, making for an imposing sight. Ordinary visitors can enjoy the view from within Doğubayazıt town, from İshak Pasha Palace, or from the roadside. Climbing requires a permit arranged through a licensed travel agency, usually 1–2 months in advance. The standard southern route takes 4–5 days. The technical difficulty is modest, but climbers need to adapt to high altitude, and the summit is permanently snow-covered. The mountain area is a national park, and non-climbers can join a one-day hike to near the base camp.
Opening hours
Climbing requires a permit
Nearby sights
- Tomb of Ahmed-i Hani
- Old Beyazıt Castle
- Old Beyazıt Mosque (Selim Mosque)
- İshak Pasha Palace
- Durupınar site (Noah's Ark)
- Meteor Crater (Meteor Çukuru)
- Diyadin Hot Springs
- Lake Balık