East Express's Last Stop...

With the increasing trend in recent years, Kars, which is the last stop of the nostalgic East Express train, has started to host many local and foreign tourists. Especially the period when Çıldır Lake freezes, namely the winter months, is famous for being a place preferred by everyone, as it is suitable for sledding here. You may have come across photos of many of your friends on your Instagram.

If you are planning a trip to Kars, we recommend you to search for Arpaçay hotels. Because the closest exit point of the lake is located in this district. Çıldır Lake bears the title of being the second largest lake in Eastern Anatolia and the largest fresh water lake. Due to the fact that it is fresh water, the depth of the lake, which freezes more easily, is 42 meters. This natural barrier lake has created a livelihood for the local people not only for tourism but also for animal husbandry. Mirrored carp is a type of fish that is caught by breaking the frozen lake. We hope that this white image will not get polluted as a result of intense human visits and the region will not be opened to development.

Arpacay Hotels

Our only recommendation for those who plan a trip to Arpaçay will be to make a reservation before going. Because there are many people who come to this district as much as those who make a trip to Uludağ during the winter months and especially during the February holiday. There are many different types of accommodation in the area. Arpaçay boutique hotels, Arpaçay motels and Arpaçay pensions can be searched in detail on our HotelForex.com site to find the most suitable place for you. Especially for Arpaçay hotels close to Çıldır Lake, which we think you would like to stay closer to, you can provide controls on the map.

Çanaksu Log House: Although we cannot recommend one especially among Arpaçay accommodation possibilities, it is undoubtedly the Çanaksu Log House that stands out among the others due to its other features. We would like to remind you that the Kütük House, which was built by the Kars Governorship, is not suitable for you as a hotel, but the café and restaurant section is open between 08:00 in the morning and 21:00 in the morning. Çanaksu Log House, the only place with a view of Çıldır Lake, keeps its doors open for four seasons to give you an unforgettable experience with its structural features and the view it offers.

Arpaçay Attractions List

Lake Kuyucuk Bird Sanctuary: Lake Kuyucuk Bird Sanctuary, which is 34th place in the context of biological diversity, is a sweet and shallow lake located on the African-Eurasian bird migration route where you can observe 207 different bird species, and you cannot see any birds because it is frozen in winter. For this reason, it is extremely important which season you choose for the Arpaçay trip plan. If you want to sled in the lake, you should prefer the winter months and the spring and summer months if you want to see and photograph the bird population of more than 250.

Kuyucuk Lake is also an indispensable stopover point for Antarctica ducks. A group of researchers who came here to make observations in September 2004 observed 12% of the Anthit population in the world in one day, that is to say, more than 20 thousand birds on the same day. With this motta, it was registered as Kuyucuk Lake Wildlife Development Area in 2009.

Arpaçay Geese: It is very common to encounter free-roaming horses and geese along the Arpaçay excursion route. Sleigh horses are released when their duty is terminated, until the new period. Just like them, Arpaçay geese graze freely in the spring in pasture areas. The goose slaughtering process starts with the snowfall, they are salted, dried and you can find this delicious product in almost every butcher. The reason for the start of cutting with the snow is to expect the meat to become fat and taste better.