Explore Kurdistan

A land where ancient mountains meet 4,000 years of civilization. Discover breathtaking nature, legendary hospitality, and stories that will stay with you forever.

Kurdistan
Welcome to Kurdistan
Official Tourism Portal
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Erbil
Erbil Citadel
8,000 Years of Civilization
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Nowruz
Nowruz Festival
March 21 · Don't Miss It
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Waterfall
Gali Ali Beg Waterfall
Kurdistan's Natural Wonder
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Trekking
Mountain Trekking
Halgurd Summit · 3,611m
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Food
Kurdish Cuisine
Ancient Flavours Await
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Events & Festivals

What's On

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Nowruz
21 MAR 2026
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23 MAR 2026
📍 Erbil  |  FESTIVAL Free Entry
Nowruz — Kurdish New Year Fire Festival
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Food Festival
15 APR 2026
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18 APR 2026
📍 Sulaymaniyah  |  CUISINE From $5
Kurdistan International Food & Culture Festival
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Trekking
01 MAY 2026
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03 MAY 2026
📍 Halgurd  |  ADVENTURE From $45
Halgurd Summit Trek — Annual Spring Expedition
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Music
10 JUN 2026
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12 JUN 2026
📍 Erbil  |  MUSIC From $20
Kurdistan Music & Arts Festival
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Summer
20 JUL 2026
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25 JUL 2026
📍 Duhok  |  NATURE Free Entry
Kurdistan Summer Mountain Festival
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Tours & Packages

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Zagros Trek
📍 Halgurd-Sakran From $45
3-Day Zagros Mountain Trek with Expert Guide
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Erbil Tour
📍 Erbil From $25
Erbil Citadel & Grand Bazaar Half-Day Tour
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Waterfall
📍 Duhok From $35
Gali Ali Beg Waterfall & Gorge Day Trip
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Food Tour
📍 Sulaymaniyah From $30
Kurdish Cuisine & Bazaar Food Walking Tour
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Things To Do

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Waterfall
Nature
Gali Ali Beg Waterfall
📍 Duhok
Erbil Citadel
Culture
Erbil Citadel
📍 Erbil
Trekking
Adventure
Halgurd Summit Trek
📍 Halgurd-Sakran
Food
Cuisine
Grand Bazaar Food Tour
📍 Sulaymaniyah
Lake
Nature
Lake Dukan at Sunrise
📍 Sulaymaniyah
Nowruz
Festival
Nowruz Fire Festival
📍 Erbil
Lalish
Culture
Lalish Sacred Temple
📍 Duhok
Mountains
Nature
Zagros Mountain Range
📍 Kurdistan
Skiing
Adventure
Korek Mountain Ski Resort
📍 Erbil
Music
Cuisine
Kurdish Cooking Class
📍 Erbil
4,000+
Years of Civilization
400+
Ancient Sites
3,611m
Halgurd Peak Height
60+
Visa-on-Arrival Countries
Explore the Region

Know the Destinations

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Erbil
Culture & History, Adventure
Erbil (Hawler)
🌤 24°C
Halgurd
Nature, Adventure
Halgurd-Sakran
🌥 14°C
Gali Ali Beg
Nature, Waterfalls
Gali Ali Beg
🌿 19°C
Sulaymaniyah
Culture & History, Arts
Sulaymaniyah
🌤 22°C
Duhok
Nature, Lakes, Villages
Duhok & Zakho
🌤 21°C
Amadiyah
History, Landscape
Amadiyah
⛅ 18°C
Plan Your Trip

Everything You Need Before You Arrive

Getting There
Erbil & Sulaymaniyah Airports serve direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Turkish Airlines, FlyDubai, and Qatar Airways all fly regularly.
Visa on Arrival
60+ countries receive a free visa on arrival at Erbil Airport. Fast, friendly, and takes just minutes. Always confirm requirements before travelling.
Costs & Currency
Iraqi Dinar (IQD). World-class meals, hotels, and experiences at a fraction of European prices. Kurdistan is exceptional value.
Safety
One of the safest destinations in the Middle East, with stable governance and a culture of deeply welcoming visitors.
Connectivity
4G coverage in all major cities. Cheap local SIMs at the airport. Free WiFi in most hotels and restaurants.
Best Time to Visit

Choose Your Season

Spring · Mar–May
Wildflowers, Nowruz bonfires, lush green valleys. The most magical time of year — absolutely unmissable.
Summer · Jun–Aug
Cool highland resorts, waterfalls, and long golden evenings. The perfect escape from regional heat.
Autumn · Sep–Nov
Golden mountains, harvest season, perfect trekking weather. Many consider it the finest season of all.
Winter · Dec–Feb
Snow-capped peaks, ski resorts above Duhok, and a dramatic beauty that few outsiders have witnessed.
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I have travelled to 67 countries. Kurdistan stopped me in my tracks. The mountains, the history — but above all, the people. I have never felt so genuinely welcomed anywhere in my life.

— Sarah Mitchell, Travel Writer · United Kingdom