Botan is a tributary of the Tigris River. It also refers to a historical region covering the Şırnak region. It covers Şırnak, Siirt, the East of Mardin and the Batman Region. It takes its name from the Botan Principality in the past. Socrates’ student, Xenophon, talked about the river a lot in his work called Anabasis (Return of the Ten Thousand), which he wrote in 400 BC. Most of it is within the borders of Siirt.
Presidential Decree No. 1421, Republic of Turkey No. 30859. The national park, which was declared on 15 August 2019 with its publication in the Official Gazette, has geographical and historical importance. Botan Valley, located in the centre, Tillo and Eruh districts, consists of 120 thousand acres and a 29 kilometer route and is suitable for sports such as paragliding and rafting.
Botan Valley, known to host different cultures and civilizations, has been used as a trade and cultural center for centuries. It includes the ruins of many churches and monasteries throughout the valley, as well as the Kale ‘tul Ustad castle, which was built by Ibrahim Hakkı for the “Event of Light”.
Siirt. Botan Valley, located in the centre, Tillo and Eruh districts and consisting of 120 thousand acres and a 29 kilometer route, attracts great attention from nature lovers as it is suitable for sports such as paragliding and rafting.
The declaration of Botan Valley as a "national park" on August 15, 2019 further increased interest in the region. As part of the organizations organized, visitors to the region have the opportunity to spend time in the company of natural beauties.
Botan Valley is a historical area with national park status located within the borders of Siirt province of Turkey. Presidential Decree No. 1421, Republic of Turkey No. 30859. The national park, which was declared on 15 August 2019 with its publication in the Official Gazette, has geographical and historical importance.
Botan is a tributary of the Tigris River. It also refers to a historical region covering the Şırnak region. It covers Şırnak, Siirt, East of Mardin and Batman Region.
Yozgat Çamlığı National Park was declared as the first national park of our country in 1958. The main resource value of the national park, which has an area of 266.9 hectares, is Anatolian Black Pine (Pinus nigra subsp. pallasiana). The plant species in Yozgat Çamlığı National Park are grouped into 43 families and 144 genera.
Botan Valley is the valley system formed by the Botan Stream, which takes its source from the high mountains that form the borders of Siirt-Hakkâri and Siirt-Van, which surround the Nordüz Plateau of the South-East Van Mountains of the Southeastern Taurus Mountains from the west, and joins the Tigris River 20 km southeast of the city of Siirt.
The Botan River, which originates from the foothills of the high mountains in the south of Bitlis, creates a deep valley as it flows westward. This is Botan Valley. As Botan, one of the steepest and steepest valleys of Turkey, extends towards Siirt in the south, it passes between the 2741-meter-high Doğruyol and the 2631-meter Kapılı Mountain and opens into the Tigris Valley.
I can say that it is the most beautiful place in Siirt. It's a magnificent valley. One's head is spinning. Installation available. There is a cafe restaurant in Bıyık and the view is great. Vehicle entrance is 25 TL. There are camellias and seats. But most of the seating members were broken and not repaired. It is a wonderful nature and a place where you can make beautiful memories and pictures. The road is good and very close to Bitlis centre. I recommend you to visit and see it.
Botan Valley, which is the subject of folk songs in Siirt, dazzles in every season of the year with its appearance containing thousands of colors of nature. With the rise of water in the Botan Stream in the Ilısu Dam Lake basin, the valley attracts even more attention with its new view.
The National Park, which is viewed from the Rasıl Hacar Hill (perforated stone) at an altitude of approximately 350 meters, attracts the attention of local and foreign tourists, and is among the indispensable addresses of nature lovers with its view of the Botan Stream, natural beauties and recreation areas.
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