Backpacking In Dohuk, Kurdistan, Iraq

Backpacking In Dohuk, Kurdistan, Iraq

by Jonny Blair

Dohuk is an odd kind of town. You've never been in one like it before and you'll never be in one like it again. In fact, the nearest comparison I can make to Dohuk is with a town called Vank in Nagorno Karabakh. Basically Dohuk wants to be cool. It really wants to be. But it has a lot of barriers to overcome. Slowly but surely this town is becoming a decent spot for travellers. Even though you won't linger long (we stayed 2 nights), it's definitely worth a trip if you're touring Northern Iraq.

My top 5 things to do in Dohuk

1. Promenade Walk: The Corniche

Running long and windingly through the city, and right out to Dohuk Dam, this trendy and smart looking promenade makes a fresh and relaxing walk. Students hang around to study, old men chat, kids mess around and the big city carries on regardless up above. I ended up walking almost the whole way along it. That was probably too much - it needs a bit of work done to it, but it's pleasant enough.

2. Dohuk Dam and Valley

This might just be your highlight from Dohuk. Walk out of town and you will see a massive dam which has been built against completely immaculate and scenic countryside. The walk takes you up a hill past a proud Kurdistan flag and then there it is - the Dohuk Dam.

The valley spreads far and wide and the views are worth it.

3. Waterfalls at Dohuk

Dohuk has a few false waterfalls which have been added to the walk away from the city round to Dohuk dam. These are nice to look at and add to the effects of the city but ultimately they are fake!

4. Dohuk Market and Bazaar

It seems that every city or town of any decent size in Iran, Iraq and Turkey has a bazaar. Dohuk's is colourful and has all the usual stuff - fruit and veg stalls, drinks, clothes, nik baks, electronics etc.

5. Dohuk Art Gallery

The art gallery in Dohuk is worth a look to get a glimpse of real Kurdish and Iraqi art. Wander in for free and have a walk round at your own leisure and you will love it.

So you'll not be short of things to do in Dohuk. There are also a load of cool restaurants including Omara Restaurant Dohuk and many in and around the bazaar. Smoking shish is a common pastime too on the streets - but its 100% guys doing it - as a foreigner you'd probably be the only girl there smoking.



To read a load more cool stories from <a href="http://tinyurl.com/pklpyuz">Backpacking in Iraq</a> head over to Jonny Blair's extensive lifestyle blog which has tips and also features documents on <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ocdwsyu">Sightseeing in Dohuk</a>

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