Pasabag (Monk’s Valley)

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Pasabag, also known as Monk’s Valley, is one of the most famous places in Cappadocia, Turkey. The valley is renowned for its unique mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys, some of which were once used as hermit dwellings by monks. It is an easy-to-explore open-air site and a must-visit for first-time travelers to Cappadocia.

What to See & Do

  • 🍄 Walk 🪨 among Cappadocia’s most famous and best-preserved mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys 🪨 🏁
  • 🕯️ Explore ⛪ the ancient cave dwellings and rock-cut churches once inhabited by hermit monks ⛪ ✨
  • 📜 Learn ⛪ about the fascinating monastic history of the valley at the Chapel of Saint Simeon ⛪ 🕊️
  • 📸 Practice 🎞️ professional photography of the unique and dramatic triple-headed rock formations 🎞️ 🌿
  • 🍇 Discover 🍇 the traditional vineyards that continue to flourish at the feet of the giant pillars 🍇 🏁

How to Get There

  • 🚗 Located 🛣️ conveniently on the scenic route between the towns of Goreme and Avanos 🛣️ 🏁
  • 🚌 Accessible 🎫 by the regular local shuttle buses that run between Urgup and Avanos 🎫 🚆
  • 🚐 Included 🎒 as a primary stop in nearly every guided North Cappadocia Red Tour package 🎒 🚙
  • 🅿️ Park 🔑 your rental car easily in the large public lot located directly at the entrance 🔑 🏁

Travel Tips

  • 👟 Wear 👣 sturdy and comfortable walking shoes for the uneven and sandy valley paths 👣 🏁
  • 💧 Bring 🧴 a generous supply of drinking water especially during the intense summer heat 🧴 ✨
  • 🕒 Visit 🌬️ during the early morning or late afternoon to enjoy the softest light and fewer crowds 🌬️ 🕊️
  • 🏰 Take 🕒 enough time to walk entirely around each fairy chimney to see the hidden carvings 🕒 🏛️
  • 🎟️ Purchase 🎫 a combined ticket which also grants you same-day entry to the Zelve Open Air Museum 🎫 🏁

Suggested Itinerary

  • 09:00 AM – Arrive 📍 at Pasabag to explore the pillars before the large tour groups descend 📍 🏁
  • 10:30 AM – Enjoy 📸 dedicated time for landscape photography and short walks to higher viewpoints 📸 🎞️
  • 12:00 PM – Continue 🚗 your journey to the nearby Zelve Open Air Museum or the town of Avanos 🚗 🧘
  • 01:30 PM – Relax 🍲 with a traditional Anatolian lunch overlooking the banks of the Red River 🍲 😋

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 08:00 AM – 07:00 PM (seasonal)

Entry Fee:

Small entrance ticket required

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or late afternoon

Location

📌 Pasabag (Monk’s Valley), Cappadocia, Nevsehir, Turkey

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