Muradiye Waterfall
Muradiye Şelalesi
A broad basalt waterfall on the Bendimahi River, spanned by a swaying suspension bridge, with tea gardens and grilled-fish restaurants nearby.
Muradiye Waterfall, also known as Bendimahi Waterfall, lies near Muradiye town about 80 km northeast of Van. The river spills broadly over a basalt plateau about 18 m high, with a thunderous roar. A swaying suspension bridge in front of the falls leads to the opposite bank. Around it are tea gardens with seating and grilled trout restaurants, a weekend picnic spot for locals. It is most spectacular during the spring snowmelt, and water levels drop by late summer. It can be combined with a self-drive route toward Doğubayazıt.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lake Erçek
- Ayanis Fortress
- Van Breakfast Street
- Varagavank (Yedi Kilise)
- Van Cat House
- Van Museum
- Van Fortress
- Old City of Van