Center of Mountain and Nature Tourism: Aladaglar
Those who are curious about the Aladaglar located within the provincial borders of Kayseri, Niğde, and Adana, which are in the highest part of the Central Taurus Mountains. Here is the travel guide for Aladaglar.
It is within the borders of the Çamardı district of Niğde province and Ecemiş Stream flows to the west and the Zamantı River to the east. It is in Çukurbağ and Demirkazık villages on the Ecemiş Stream on the western border of Demirkazık Mountain. The height of Aladağlar is 3,756 m. It has great potential in terms of mountain and nature tourism. It attracts the attention of local as well as foreign visitors.
How to go to Aladaglar?
It is possible to reach Aladağlar from the provinces of Niğde and Adana. Transportation is provided from the old bus station in Niğde to TDF Mümtaz Çankaya Mountaineering Training Center and Mountain House in Demirkazık village within a journey time of approximately 1.5 hours by Çamardı minibusses. The point to be noted is that transportation is provided only by vehicle in the afternoon. At times, visitors from the Pınarbaşı bridge location are provided with transportation to the chalet together with the vehicle. Transportation from Adana province to Aladağlar takes approximately 2.5 hours with the Pozantı - Çamardı minibusses departing from the old bus station of Adana.
When to go to Aladaglar?
The best time to visit Aladağlar (excluding winter mountaineering activities) is from May to the end of September. The best time for winter mountaineering activities is from the end of February to the end of March.
What Kind of Activities can be Done in Aladaglar?
Various activities such as mountaineering, nature sports, rock climbing, mountain skiing, nature walks, skis, and mountain bikes are carried out in this region.
Where to Camp in Aladaglar?
Areas to camp in the region Sarımemedin Yurdu, Sokulpınar and Yedigöller are the most prominent camping sites. Apart from this, there are places where there is a water source as a camping place.
Sarimemedin Yurdu is approximately 1700 m. The campsite, located at an altitude, is located at the entrance of Emli – Sıyırma Valley. It is the most preferred camping center for domestic and foreign visitors because it is next to the water source.
Sokulpınar, this region is in the Narpuz Valley. Sokulpınar stands out as one of the camp centers where you can have a comfortable time with a permanent water source. Transportation here is provided by the car.
Yedigöller is known as one of the magnificent spots of Aladağlar. There are 7 glacial lakes of various sizes at an altitude of approximately 3100 m. Yedigöller is one of the important areas mountaineers preferred as a camping center.
Accommodations
There are chalet pensions in Çukurbağ and Demirkazık villages. In Çukurbağ village, you can stay at Şafak Pension, Taurus Guest House, Aladağlar Camping Bungalow, and Aladağlar Mountain Hostel and watch the unique beauty of Aladağlar. When you go to Demirkazık village, you can stay in a chalet belonging to the Turkish Mountaineering Federation.
Source:
https://www.turizmgunlugu.com/2023/03/08/aladaglar-gezi-rehberi/
