A HIDDEN TREASURE BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS: TUNCELİ

Embracing Munzur Mountains and Karasu River to the north and Keban Dam Lake to the south Tunceli; Munzur A true Anatolian treasure waiting to be discovered, with its ice-cold waters gushing from its eyes and hot springs in its valleys, magnificent Munzur, legends, horse grouse and hook-horned mountain goat, natural single-toothed garlic and light.

In Tunceli, which is visited and seen with its natural beauties and rich history; You can stay in 3, 4 and 5 star Tunceli central hotels. Tunceli hotels; With the different comfort possibilities it offers, it is extremely welcoming to surprise you. Tunceli hotel prices also offer affordable options for every budget.

WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO EAT IN TUNCELİ

Düzgün Baba Mountain is famous for its legend. Rumor has it that; The son of Dervish Mahmud Haydari, oak trees sprout immediately wherever he touches with a stick in his hand. With the realization of this, it is again rumored that he started to live on the mountain he reached the top in three steps. It is said that the traces he left on the stones in the places he stepped still remain. Those who go to see him say that Shah Haydar's job is correct, and this phrase "his job is good" is spoken, causing the name of Shah Haydar to be called Düzgün Baba and the mountain he lived in as Düzgün Baba. Today, many visitors who want to "keep things going" visit this mountain, make offerings and sacrifice.

Each of the mountains surrounding Tuncel is a center of attraction with their legends and natural beauties. Also, let's not forget that the local people regard all these mountains, forests and animals living there as sacred. 

In Palavra Square in the center, there is a The first place to be seen after drinking tea and relieving your tiredness should of course be Munzur Valley National Park. This park covering an area of 42 thousand hectares; The Munzur Mountains, rising along the valley, are home to 227 kinds of endemic plant species with their streams and springs, as well as local animal species, especially the grass partridge and the hook-horned mountain goat. Moreover, the crater lakes, thousands of meters high, promise you an unsatisfactory view.

Also, 36 kilometers of the Munzur Stream has been declared as an International Rafting Course by the World Rafting Federation; let's say that in 2019 in Turkey for the first time in World Rafting Championships held here. 

In Tunceli, which is extremely rich in vegetation; In Uzunçayır Dam Lake, formed by the merger of Pülümür and Munzur Creek, you can both paraglide from the surrounding hills and do water sports.

From Tunceli to Ovacık Munzur Springs, located on the road to the road, consists of 40 springs in which ice-cold water flows in an area of hundreds of meters and waterfalls of various sizes. According to the legend, Munzur, who was a deceased shepherd, poured the milk in his hand while running away from the tree and this white foamy water started to flow from the places where the milk was poured. Be you, do not leave Tunceli without witnessing this magnificent nature feast.

In Tunceli, where you will encounter a legend everywhere you take your step; The Tahar Bridge built in 1807 on the Tahar Stream; Til Mound with a 1st degree protected area; Çelebi Ali Mosque, dated 1569, which was moved to Pertek district center after being submerged by the Keban Dam Lake; Pertek Castle, which became an island again with the formation of the dam lake; The Mazgirt Castle built by the Urartians in the 9th century BC; You should add the Mahsume Hatun Tomb and the Sivdin Bridge built in the 12th century to your list of things to see. Also, historical gravestones in the form of rams, which can be found in various regions of Tunceli, are worth seeing with their religious and mythological elements.

After traveling so much, come to Tunceli table. . Your feast that starts with Sirekurt, Sirepati, Kavut, Patila, Gulik, Döğme Soup or Güriz; You can put a dot with Mulberry Dessert, Beet Dessert or Heside.

Before leaving Tunceli; Cicim and saddlebags, which are a local type of ground mat; From Pülümür Honey obtained from bees in Pülümür Mountains; Do not forget to buy Şavak Cheese made from the milk of the animals fed on grass in the majestic mountains of Tunceli and the single-toothed Ovacık Sarımsağı, which is known to be a cure for all sorts of problems.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING 

• Take part in nature walks in the Munzur Valley National Park, which has become the symbol of Tunceli. If you can, go rafting in the Munzur Stream, an important water sports center.
• Feast your eyes on Munzur Springs. 
• Kutudere Recreation Area ' Enjoy roasting in it.
• If you go in the summer, you can cool off in Pülümür Water. Remember.
• Enjoy the magnificent view of Tunceli's hidden treasures, glacial lakes. .
• A panacea, from the famous single-toothed Ovacik Garlic, Savak Do not return without buying Tulum Cheese and Pülümür Honey.