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4 places to visit in the Adaklı district of Bingöl: Adaklı Hot Springs, Adaklı Castle Ruins and Adaklı Plateaus. Plan your trip to Adaklı with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Adaklı is a settlement in Bingöl province, with an area of 825 square kilometres, home to 7,491 people, which gained district status in 1987.

History

Adaklı, which for a long time kept the status of a village attached to Erzurum together with the district of Kiğı, was attached to Erzincan province in 1926, and in 1936 it was attached to Bingöl province as a nahiye (sub-district). The town’s former name, Azaxpert, means “Star Castle” in Armenian.

Administration

The district has 35 villages and 75 hamlets attached to them.

History and Culture

Adaklı became a district attached to Bingöl province in 1987. It was attached to Erzincan in 1926 and to Bingöl as a nahiye in 1936. The town’s former name, used until the 1960s, was Azaxpert.

Key Facts

Adaklı has the Karer Plateau, which is suitable for livestock farming. The Azakpert Castle in Adaklı was in the possession of Talon, son of the Roman Kiğa.

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Places to Visit in Adaklı

  • 1 Historic
  • 1 Religious
  • 2 Nature
Nature

Adaklı Hot Springs

The thermal springs in Adaklı district have been used by local people for centuries for their healing waters. The waters, said to be good for rheumatism and joint complaints, have a temperature of around 45°C.

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Historic

Adaklı Castle Ruins

The castle ruins on the hill overlooking the district centre have a history stretching back to the Urartian period. Part of the city walls can still be seen.

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Nature

Adaklı Plateaus

The plateaus in the higher parts of the district are ideal for nature walks in summer, thanks to their cool air and rich vegetation. Traditional tent life is still continued on the plateaus.

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Religious

Bağlarpınarı Village Mosque

A mosque on the outskirts of Bağlarpınarı village, set in the middle of a cemetery, fountain and pool.

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Places to Visit Around Bingöl Province

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While you are in Adaklı, you can also see the highlights of Bingöl province. These places are in other districts; Adaklı is about 45 km from the provincial centre.

  • Floating Islands Natural Monument — A crater lake in the village of Hazarşah in Solhan, 4.5 km from the Solhan–Bingöl road; on its water, more than 50 metres deep, three islands of soil bound together by plant roots drift slowly like rafts.
  • Bingöl Mountains — An extinct shield volcano rising to 3,193 metres and stretching 50–55 km, which gave the province its name because of its at least 72 lakes formed by Pleistocene glaciation.
  • Buban Fairy Chimneys — Columnar rock formations created by erosion, counted among Bingöl's main natural attractions.
  • Hesarek Ski Resort — On Mount Hesarek, 34 km from Bingöl centre and 45 km from the airport; with five pistes, the longest of them 1,600 metres, and drag-lift and chairlift lines, it offers a ski season of 4–5 months.
  • Kös Hot Springs — The province's best-known thermal springs, 18 km north-east of Bingöl.
  • Kiğı Castle — A castle built on the rocky Görgeç Tepe, north-east of Kiğı; the historic settlement of Kiğı grew up around this castle.

Practical Information for Visiting Adaklı

Suggested time
Half a day
Best time to visit
Summer months
Places to visit
4 places

What to Eat in Adaklı

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  • Çiğ Köfte (bulgur tartare)

    Finely ground bulgur kneaded with spices, çiğ köfte is an essential flavour at guest tables in Adaklı.

  • Kelecoş (dried bean and chickpea dish)

    Prepared with dried beans, chickpeas and bulgur, kelecoş is one of Adaklı's traditional winter dishes. It is served with butter and red pepper.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Adaklı

  • Plateau Tradition

    The plateau tradition is still continued in Adaklı. Families who migrate to the plateaus in summer make their living from livestock farming and dairy production.

Local Products

  • Adaklı Honey — Flower honey obtained from the high plateaus is Adaklı's most valued natural product. Beekeeping holds an important place in the district economy.

Economy

Adaklı's economy is based on livestock farming and agriculture. Small livestock farming is the district's main source of livelihood. Beekeeping and grain production also contribute to the economy.

How to Get to Adaklı

Adaklı is 45 km from Bingöl provincial centre. Regular minibus services run from Bingöl.

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Adaklı: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the things to see in Adaklı?

The 4 highlights of Adaklı are Adaklı Hot Springs, Adaklı Castle Ruins, Adaklı Plateaus and Bağlarpınarı Village Mosque.

What to eat in Adaklı?

Çiğ Köfte and Kelecoş are the standout dishes on Adaklı tables.

What is Adaklı famous for?

Adaklı is known for Adaklı Honey and its plateau tradition. The flower honey obtained from the high plateaus is Adaklı's most valued natural product. Beekeeping holds an important place in the district economy.

How to get to Adaklı?

Adaklı is 45 km from Bingöl provincial centre. Regular minibus services run from Bingöl.

How much time should I allow for a visit to Adaklı?

Suggested visit length: half a day. Best time to visit: summer months.

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