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Pigeon Valley
CappadociaHike to the Pigeon Valley
Overview
Hiking is another great way to drown in the beauty of Cappadocia. The Pigeon Valley gets its name from the countless pigeon houses that have been carved into the volcanic tuff.
Suggested Duration - up to 2 hours
What To Expect?
This is a good walking trail where you pass through the rocky pigeon homes, see the excavated cave houses and churches and soak in the vistas all around you.
Tips
- Horseback and jeep safaris are other ways to explore the Pigeon Valley.
- Seated between Uchisar and Goreme, you can even see the Uchisar Castle on your trail.
- You can opt for either a 4 km long trail or the 2 km one that starts at the entrance of Uchisar.
- Be dressed in comfy clothes, shoes and carry water.
- You can also visit the Devrent Valley that is 17 minutes away and is home to animal-shaped rocks.
Exploring a destination...
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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