In Tunceli, Munzur Gözeleri which is considered sacred by the local people and attracts attention with its natural beauty has become in a few years the center of attention of visitors.
Located in the heart of Munzur Valley National Park (Turkish: Munzur Vadisi Milli Parkı), which was established on December 21, 1971, this 144 km long river is considered sacred by local people and fascinates with its natural beauty, feeding on the snow and the glaciers which flow into the hollows of the rocks.
Munzur Gözeleri has become one of the favorite tourist areas in the Eastern Anatolia region.
Every year between May and November, local and foreign tourists flock and come to relax on the banks of this enchanting river to admire its water flowing through the rocky hollows, its waterfalls and its ponds.
Munzur Gözeleri offers incomparable beauties with its untouched lush nature, the magnificent Munzur mountains that surround its surroundings and the plant diversity.
According to local legend, it is said that this river which offers an Edenic environment to its visitors with its icy waters and its freshness, was created by pouring milk on the ground which was then maintained by the shepherd named “Munzur”.
Munzur Valley National Park is the largest and most biodiverse in Turkey and is part of the mountainous Eastern Anatolia ecoregion. It is one of the richest floristic areas in Anatolia. It was created to protect the wildlife and scenic beauty of the region.
An investment project is currently underway to clean up this marvelous site of infrastructure distorting the landscape, thus restoring its natural grace. In particular, there are plans to create wooden landscaping.
This project was defined in agreement with the local inhabitants, the provincial direction of the environment and the urbanization of Tunceli, the development agency Fırat and was approved by the Council of conservation of the cultural and natural heritage of Erzurum .
