The scenic area around the lake provides a habitat for a fascinating variety of birds. T he city of Igdir stands on a large, fertile plain on which fruit and, unusually for this geographical region, cotton grow. From this plain, you have the best view of Mount Agri. A go, a provincial capital on a 1650 meter high plateau, takes its name from the mountain which looms over it . Lake to the northeast, not surprisingly, has plenty of fish restaurants serving local delicacies.
Thermal springs bubble up all over the area.
Do not miss the spectacular site of the Ishak Pasa Palace only 6 km from Dogubayazit. Ishak Pasa, Ottoman governor of the province, constructed the palace in the 17th century in a mixture of architectural styles.