Article Ishak Pasha Trek
Short trek through Kurdistan
The best one day trip from Dogubayazit leads to a beautiful otomans palace of Ishak Pasha Sarayi and farther into the mountains above it. Along the way, you will have a beautiful view of Ararat and see the life in small Kurdish villages, where time almost stopped.
Hike Doğubayazıt - Ishak Pasha
Walk in colorful landscape to fabulous p
The biggest attraction nearby provincial town of Dogubayazit is a beautiful Ottoman palace of Ishak Pasha. If you want to explore also the surrounding colorful volcanic landscape and life of local Kurds, there is nothing easier than to go to the palace on foot. Local taxi drivers offering their services will be shaking their heads seeing this. continue reading
Visit of Ishak Pasha Sarayi
Fairytale palace near Ararat
At the very eastern end of Turkey, only a few kilometers from Iran, lies in the foothills of volcanic mountains very well-preserved Ottoman palace of Ishak Pasha. Except for Mount Ararat it is the greatest attraction in the wide area of Dogubayazit. In addition, you can go to the palace on foot along relatively nice route from Dogubayazit or combine it with a hike through almost forgotten Kurdish villages overlooking Ararat or with a short ascent to outlook rock above the palace. continue reading
Hike across pass above Ishak Pasha
View of Arararat and Kurdish villages
If you would like to undertake a hike in the neighborhood of the fabulous palace of Ishak Pasha Sarai, you can cross the old farm path to Kurdish villages to the other side of the mountain with beautiful views of the Great and Little Ararat. Remember, however, that after you end up hiking on the main road linking Dogubayazit with the Iranian border (20 km from the town, 15 km from the border), so you'll either have to hitchhike or expect four extra hours of walking on the way back. continue reading
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