Keşiş Gölü
Korulu, 2V8V+MF, 65870 Bahçesaray/Van, Türkiye
About
An ancient Urartian dam turned natural lake and bird sanctuary located on a high-altitude plateau. It is a remote, scenic habitat for diverse water birds surrounded by rugged mountain peaks.
Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.
Highlights
- Ancient Urartian dam structure
- High-altitude bird breeding ground
- Located at 2,550 meters elevation
- Accessible via Gürpınar district
Details
- Address
- Korulu, 2V8V+MF, 65870 Bahçesaray/Van, Türkiye
- Coordinates
- 38.01672, 42.89371
Good to know
Keşiş Gölü is a lake in Pervari, Turkey. An ancient Urartian dam turned natural lake and bird sanctuary located on a high-altitude plateau. It is a remote, scenic habitat for diverse water birds surrounded by rugged mountain peaks.
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