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A LAND THAT

TURNS INTO HEAVEN

The sound of Skiboards and even rainy at times. So, your winter getaways too. Cappadocia between April For your best chance of
sliding on the snow, a con- if you do not find frequent Turkey is quieter in winter, and October but in winter, snowy landscapes, come
clave of amateur moun- showers of rain and nippy so you won’t have to deal when the fairy chimney in January or February.
taineers and scattered weather, then you must with a lot of tourist crowd. formations are topped with Although snow is possible
figurines of snowmen. All definitely go for it. In case This also brings us to the a dusting of snow, the land- any time from November
these are lesser known you are wondering if there’s second most important scape here is at its most through to April, these two
persona of Turkey. Winters snow in Turkey, then you will point, which is expenses. magical. months generally bring the
in Turkey are definitely be delighted to know the The place is cheaper, espe- most snow.
worth an experience. Some answer is yes. cially the accommodation The best way to experi-
even say that Turkey is and your choices are also ence the sinewy valleys, LAKE ÇILDIR SLEIGHING
better visited in the colder WHY WINTER IN TURKEY? wide. Another important filled with hoodoo rocks
months. aspect of your trip is expe- and spiky cones, in all their
Turkey has three different riencing the culture. During snowy glory is from the air.
If you are looking for a climate zones due to its winter, because of the less
totally unique skiing ex- immense size. The win- crowd, you will have better Cappadocia’s hot-air bal-
perience, then you are in ters in Turkey starts from access to public places and looning is one of Turkey’s
for a real treat if you are mid-December and ends people. most famous activities and
planning to spend your in mid-March. Different top of most tourists’ things
winter in Turkey. There are regions of Turkey experi- HOT-AIR BALLOONING to do list. Ballooning runs
several ski areas in Turkey ence different quality of IN CAPPADOCIA year-round here (though
along with world-class winter. It can range from it sometimes has to be
heli-skiing. Besides this, mild to snowy or from rainy called off due to inclement A favorite winter destina-
cherish other winter sports to dry cold. Temperatures weather) and provides tion for Turkish tourists,
too and witness the au- may vary from -13°C to bird’s-eye panoramic views who flock here during Feb-
thentic local life. Right from 24°C depending upon the across the landscape. ruary, Lake Çıldır is still well
competitively priced hotels climate zone. Erzurum is off most foreign visitor’s
to cheap round trip flights, the coldest place in Turkey You’ll need to wrap up radars. This high-altitude
get prepared to have your during the season. warm and be prepared for lake, in Turkey’s mountain-
mind blown away. sub-zero temperatures ous northeastern corner, is
Turkey has always been when being picked up for a winter wonderland and
Turkey winter season con- perceived as a summer your ballooning tour, as well worth the long journey
tinues from December till holiday destination, but The vast amount of balloon flights take off just out here.
February. It could get chilly Turkey is a good choice for travelers may arrive in after dawn.