Gölbaşı Town and Wetland (Bird Sanctuary)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Gölbaşı Town and its wetland located in the north of Güroymak Plain; It is one of the important biodiversity stops of Eastern Anatolia with its spring waters, natural ponds and endless reeds. The region, which hosts dozens of water bird species migrating in the Van Lake basin, is known as 'Bird Paradise' in the local language. According to local narratives; This fertile wetland, formed by the accumulation of snow water flowing from the foothills of Mount Nemrut in the plain, is a natural oasis where the surrounding villages have fed their buffalo and herds of animals for centuries, and in the spring, it is enlivened with the songs of migratory pelicans and shepherds. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The altitude is 1,320 meters. It is a wetland with rich reeds and peat swamp flora on the bottom of a wide plain. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees