5 places to visit in the Kumru district of Ordu: Kumru Plateaus, Kumru Forests and Kumru Tarihi Mosque. Plan your trip to Kumru with local food, practical tips and transport information.
The district is bordered by Korgan to the east, Akkuş to the west, Fatsa to the north, Ünye to the northwest and Niksar to the south. The district consists of 40 neighbourhoods.
Kumru gained district status in 1961. The first administrative organisation was the Nefs-i Serkeş Kadılığı, in today’s Yalnızdam village. Wrestling matches are held in Fizme on the first day of Ramazan Bayramı and Kurban Bayramı. The Highland Festivals held on 23-24 July are a national festival.
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The highland pastures in the upper parts of the district are popular summer retreats, with cool air and green meadows. The ecosystem, with its endemic plant species and butterfly variety, attracts the interest of naturalists.
View on mapThe wide forested areas surrounding the district offer hiking trails and picnic spots. This is a must-visit place for Kumru visitors and is also ideal for photography enthusiasts.
View on mapThe Ottoman-era mosque in the district centre stands out for its traditional architecture. Bearing traces of traditional building techniques, this work reflects the spiritual values of the region. This site in the Kumru district of Ordu reflects the distinctive character of the area.
View on mapThe plateau where a highland pasture market is set up every Sunday between late May and early October.
View on mapWhile you are in Kumru, you can also see the highlights of Ordu province. These places are in other districts; Kumru is about 40 km from the provincial centre.
A soup made with collard greens, maize flour and beans. This dish, which has an important place at local tables, is prepared using traditional recipes. The combination of collard greens with maize flour makes up the most characteristic flavour of Black Sea cuisine.
Prepared with maize flour and cheese melted in butter. This dish, made with recipes passed down through generations, is an important part of the region's culinary culture. Its preparation with fresh, natural ingredients makes it a healthy choice.
Bread made from maize flour. Prepared with local ingredients, this speciality reflects the gastronomic richness of the region. It can be tasted in its most authentic form at local markets and home-style restaurants.
The tradition of moving to the highland pastures continues in Kumru during the summer months. This tradition is passed down from generation to generation as an important element of the local people's cultural identity.
The hazelnut harvest in August-September is the district's most important social event.
The economy of Kumru is based on hazelnut production and livestock farming. Beekeeping and forestry are also sources of income.
Kumru is 40 km from Ordu city centre. It is 55 km from Ordu-Giresun Airport. Minibus services run from the direction of Akkuş and Ünye.
The 5 highlights of Kumru: Kumru Plateaus, Kumru Forests, Kumru Tarihi Mosque, Düzoba Plateau and Erikçeli (Bakacak) Yaylası.
Karalahana Çorbası, Kuymak and Mısır Ekmeği are the standout flavours at Kumru's tables.
Kumru is known for its Kumru Fındığı and Yayla Kültürü. The hazelnuts grown in the district are among the quality varieties of Ordu hazelnuts.
Kumru is 40 km from Ordu city centre. It is 55 km from Ordu-Giresun Airport. Minibus services run from the direction of Akkuş and Ünye.
Suggested visit length: half a day. Best time to visit: summer months.