Gali Ali Beg Waterfall
The tallest waterfall in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, beside the Hamilton Road.
Tourism
Visit Rawandoz
Attractions, heritage sites, routes and practical information for visitors.
Bekhal Waterfall
A striking spring-fed waterfall gushing from the rock face.
Rawandoz Citadel
Site of the old citadel, seat of power during the Soran Emirate.
Hamilton Road
The famous road cut through the Rawandoz gorge by engineer Archibald Hamilton between 1928 and 1932.
Old Bazaar
The old market with its handicrafts and traditional shops.
Routes
Suggested routes and itineraries
Drives, walks and hikes with maps.
Hamilton Road drive: Rawandoz to Gali Ali Beg
A scenic drive through the Rawandoz gorge with stops at Bekhal and Gali Ali Beg waterfalls.
Events calendar
17Jan 2027
Rawandoz Conference on History and Culture
Every year researchers, academics and cultural figures gather in Rawandoz to discuss the city's past and future. The cal…
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Visitor questions
How do I get to Rawandoz?
Rawandoz is about 110 km from Erbil via the Erbil–Shaqlawa–Rawandoz road.
When is the best season to visit?
Spring and early summer for the waterfalls; autumn for mountain colours.