The town of Dohuk can also be spelt Duhok and it sits in the northern part of Iraqi Kurdistan. Realistically its part of Kurdistan, politically it's in Iraq. This is a really up and coming city to travel and go backpacking in and its worth seeing.
Here are the best 5 things to see and do in Dohuk
1. The Corniche Promenade
This cool corniche runs the length of the city and is a great spot to walk nonchalantly along. It makes a great place to relax and chill away from the city vibe that takes place up above. There are some statues in Dohuk Corniche.
2. Dohuk Dam and Dohuk Valley
The visit outside the city to the valley and dam is amazing. Dohuk dam has been built in some truly epic countryside. You can walk at your leisure all around this area. The valleys are in beautiful countryside.
You will love the amazing views from the Dohuk valley.
3. Waterfalls at Dohuk
First of all - these waterfalls are FAKE. They are not natural at all. We caught them out one morning while walking past they had turned one of them off!! However this doesn't stop the locals going and enjoying them and you'll want to get your photo taken anyway as you walk past.
4. Dohuk Market and Bazaar
Every town or city in this region seems to have a market, known normally as a Bazaar. Dohuk of course also has one which is very big and has lots of nooks and crannies to it. Really worth a look around to do shopping in.
5. Art Gallery in Dohuk
Dohuk has an art gallery in the town centre. This makes a perfect place to check out some Iraqi and Kurdish art and walk all around it admiring the quite breathtaking art on display.
In conclusion Dohuk is a truly remarkable small town to visit when backpacking in Iraqi Kurdistan and you should get it on your list. Be sure to meet the locals and have a great time!
Here are the best 5 things to see and do in Dohuk
1. The Corniche Promenade
This cool corniche runs the length of the city and is a great spot to walk nonchalantly along. It makes a great place to relax and chill away from the city vibe that takes place up above. There are some statues in Dohuk Corniche.
2. Dohuk Dam and Dohuk Valley
The visit outside the city to the valley and dam is amazing. Dohuk dam has been built in some truly epic countryside. You can walk at your leisure all around this area. The valleys are in beautiful countryside.
You will love the amazing views from the Dohuk valley.
3. Waterfalls at Dohuk
First of all - these waterfalls are FAKE. They are not natural at all. We caught them out one morning while walking past they had turned one of them off!! However this doesn't stop the locals going and enjoying them and you'll want to get your photo taken anyway as you walk past.
4. Dohuk Market and Bazaar
Every town or city in this region seems to have a market, known normally as a Bazaar. Dohuk of course also has one which is very big and has lots of nooks and crannies to it. Really worth a look around to do shopping in.
5. Art Gallery in Dohuk
Dohuk has an art gallery in the town centre. This makes a perfect place to check out some Iraqi and Kurdish art and walk all around it admiring the quite breathtaking art on display.
In conclusion Dohuk is a truly remarkable small town to visit when backpacking in Iraqi Kurdistan and you should get it on your list. Be sure to meet the locals and have a great time!
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