Varto

With its glowing streams and lush valleys accompanied by its magnificent mountains, Varto will bring you together with peace among its warm-blooded people away from the stress of daily life.

You can rent a car from the airport to go to Varto, a district of Muş, or you can travel by minibus from the center of Muş with a unique view. With its fertile lands and wetlands, Varto has attracted the attention of many civilizations in history and has hosted them. Varto, Persians, Medes, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans can be counted as a town that has seen numerous civilizations. Being aware of its own value, Varto is the district with the highest literacy rate in Muş today. Especially since the number of families working abroad was high, it was not possible for Varto to not reflect this modernity. We can say that you will encounter an environment that will surprise you with the houses built by these families working in European countries in Varto.

What Varto's Nature Can Offer You and Its Climate

Varto is covered with mountains in general. Murat River, Akdoğan Lake and Küçük Hamurpet Lake are the wetlands it has. Especially in the spring time, you should witness the awakening of nature. Immerse yourself in the enthusiasm of the rivers, the majesty of the mountains and the serenity of the lakes. You can sip your tea in this magnificent nature and with its hospitable people instead of the balcony of your home. You can set up tent camps and enjoy integrating with nature. Since Varto has a continental climate, the summer months are quite hot and the winter months are cold and snowy.

Varto Hotels

Varto hotels are in a perfect location to enjoy your stay in the magnificent mountain view. When you wake up in the morning in Varto Hotels, when you open the curtain, it will be the sky that stretches before you, not the building. Also, if you are in winter, you will not be able to enjoy watching the white snow covering the mountains and the district. On your visit in autumn, it will fascinate you to see the orange, yellow, dark green and brown of the trees. Let's not explain yet. Do not worry about where to stay to visit Varto with this magnificent nature. On our HotelForex.com website, you will find both budget-friendly Varto Hotel options and you will have the opportunity to negotiate with Varto Hotels, a privilege exclusive to HotelForex.com. All you have to do is to draw your route. HotelForex.com saves you from having to worry about accommodation.

Places to See in Varto

Kayalıdere Ruins: The first settlers in Kayalıdere Ruins, which is 20 kilometers from Varto, are Urartians. Ruins such as wine cellars, tombs and temples were found during the excavations in the Kayalıdere Ruins. Some of the finds that have survived until today include a bronze lion statue, bronze pins, arrowheads. In addition, there is a temple consisting of stone pavement in the courtyard.

Künav Cave: The ceiling height of the Künav Cave, which is 3 kilometers long, reaches 35 meters in some places. River-sized water passes through the lower floor of the Künav Cave, which consists of two floors. In the examinations made, it was found that the Künav Cave was used as a settlement in the early ages. There are natural tunnels, natural bridges and travertines in the Künav Cave, which is almost a hidden paradise. There is a deep canyon at the entrance of Künav Cave.

Hamurpet (Akdoğan) Lake: Hamurpet Lake is located in the west of the Hamurpet Mountains located in the northwest of Varto. Hamurpet Lake, which is 21 meters deep, is surrounded by steep rocks. Since it is relatively shallow, the color of the lake's water is green. Hamurpet Lake is fed by the snow water falling during the winter months. At the same time, the lake freezes in winter due to the cold. Hamurpet Lake is home to animal species such as mirrored carp, duck, goose, crane and beaver.

Küçük Hamurpet Lake: Located in the south of Hamurpet Lake, Küçük Hamurpet Lake has a depth of 47 meters. In the bottom region, there is a current to Büyük Hamurpet Lake.

Murat Bridge: Murat Bridge is one of the works belonging to the Seljuk period. Murat Bridge, one of the symbols of the district, is one of the most beautiful works reflecting the architecture of the Seljuk period. Cut stones and rubble stones were used in its construction. This enabled him to get the magnificent view. Do not complete your Varto visit without seeing this bridge.

Varto Tastes To Be Tasted

• Kashkaval Cheese: You should definitely buy Varto's Kashar Cheese for you and your loved ones to taste. In the center of Varto, there is also cheddar cheese dairy.

• Feast

• Sir

• Tirit

• Mastewe

• Juicy Meatballs (Gulolik)

• Keskek

• Come

• Kenger Pickle or meal