Explore Kurdistan: The Land of Mountain Wonders
A safe, welcoming, and breathtaking destination featuring alpine cable cars, dramatic limestone gorges, ancient fortress cities, and legendary mountain hospitality.
Must-Visit Resorts & Natural Wonders
Plan your journey to Kurdistan's most iconic mountain resorts, waterfalls, and alpine lakes.
Mount Korek Alpine Resort
Ride the scenic 4-kilometer teleferik cable car up to 2,100 meters for snow skiing, mountaintop chalets, and cool summer breezes overlooking Hamilton Road canyons.
Bekhal & Geli Ali Beg
Famous rushing waterfalls flanked by shaded wooden river terraces where visitors enjoy freshly grilled Erbil kebabs and chilled mountain spring tea.
Lake Dukan & Derbandikhan
The largest freshwater lake in Kurdistan, offering boating excursions, jet skiing, lakeside villas, and breathtaking sunset panoramas over mountain ridges.
Essential Traveler Information
Everything you need to know before landing in Kurdistan.
Visa On Arrival / eVisa
Citizens from over 50 nations (EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia, GCC) can obtain a 30-day visa upon arrival at Erbil (EBL) or Sulaymaniyah (ISU) airports, or apply online via the official KRG eVisa portal.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March–May) offers emerald hillsides, blooming wild poppies, and Newroz festivals. Autumn (Sept–Nov) brings crisp mountain air and golden orchards.
Safety & Hospitality
The Kurdistan Region is widely recognized as one of the safest regions in the Middle East with very low crime rates and an extraordinary cultural ethos of hospitality toward foreign travellers.
Currency & Connectivity
The local currency is the Iraqi Dinar (IQD), though US Dollars are widely accepted. Modern 4G/5G eSIMs from Fastlink and Korek Telecom are available directly at airport terminals.
The Classic 5-Day Grand Route
A proven journey through ancient history, alpine canyons, and cultural capitals.
Erbil (Hewlêr): UNESCO Citadel & Qaysari Bazaar
Explore the 6,000-year-old Erbil Citadel, visit the Kurdish Textile Museum, wander through the historic spice-filled Qaysari Bazaar, and enjoy dinner at the Citadel fountain plaza.
Hamilton Road, Mount Korek & Rawanduz Canyons
Drive through dramatic mountain gorges along Hamilton Road. Ride the Mount Korek cable car and stop at Bekhal Waterfalls for riverside lunch.
Amadiya (Amedî) Fortress & Duhok
Visit Amadiya, the fairytale fortress town perched atop a single mesa plateau, visit the ancient Bahdinan Gate, and explore Duhok Dam at sunset.
Sulaymaniyah: City of Culture & Amna Suraka
Explore Sulaymaniyah, UNESCO City of Literature. Visit the National Museum, Amna Suraka memorial museum, and ascend Mount Goyzha for citywide night views.
Halabja Memorial & Hawraman Mountain Valley
Pay homage at the Halabja Peace and Martyrs Memorial, then journey into the stone-terraced mountain villages and pomegranate orchards of Hawraman.