Hakkâri is a remote, breathtakingly scenic province in southeastern Turkey, bordering Iraq and Iran. Rising to altitudes above 4,000 metres in the Cilo-Sat mountain range, it offers pristine alpine lakes, dramatic river gorges, ancient fortresses, and a rich Kurdish cultural heritage largely untouched by mass tourism.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Hand-woven Kurdish kilims — ask specifically for el dokuması (handmade) pieces
Cevizli lokum (walnut Turkish delight) — available in the bazaar from 30–100 TRY (~$1–3 USD)
Regional honey (dağ balı / mountain honey) — sold in 500 g jars at 150–300 TRY (~$4–9 USD)
Dried herbs and mountain spices — thyme, sage, and dried rose hips from Sat mountains
Kurdish copper jewellery — sold at a few specialist stalls in the bazaar from 200 TRY (~$6 USD)
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Kapalı Çarşı (Hakkâri City)
Produce, spices, textiles, nuts
Hours: Daily 08:00–20:00
Yüksekova Pazarı
Fresh produce, livestock, clothing
Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays 07:00–16:00