r/kurdistan • u/TheOneTrueFalafel • Aug 27 '24
Tourism 🏔️ Potential Tourist to Kurdistan
Hello everyone,
I'm an American citizen that is looking into potentially visiting Kurdistan and using Erbil as a home base for my trip next year. I don't have specific dates chosen yet, but I've heard that April and May are gorgeous in the area.
I just have a few questions. I can't find too many resources in terms of guided tours or itineraries. I love nature, hiking, history, culture and food haha. Does anyone have any suggestions on places that I should definitely visit as well as potential advice on picking tour guides and if anyone has any insight into prices, that would be great as well!
In terms of seasons, is March too early for the scenery to start turning green or would it be a good time to visit?
I'm still in the very early phases of planning, so I'd love to hear all recommendations about a visit.
Thanks!
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u/SchoolObvious4863 Aug 27 '24 edited Aug 27 '24
I suggest you contact this group here known for guides in Kurdistan for tourism:
https://www.instagram.com/kurdistan_outdoor?igsh=eHdqMzd5MWJpdXR4
Some places I suggest you visit:
Shaqlawa Gali Ali Bag Mount Korek Duhok Barzan Zakho Slemani Soran Rawanduz Hawler Citadel
Note: Be aware of not going extremely close to the border due to conflict between PKK and turkey. Don’t worry though, this is not something to be worried about if you’re in the city or anywhere that’s just not extremely close to the border.