[2025 Nevsehir Attraction] Travel Guide for Paşabağ Vadisi (Updated Jul)

One of Cappadocia’s most iconic landscapes, Paşabağ Vadisi, also known as Monks Valley, is famous for its towering fairy chimneys topped with unique “mushroom” caps. These natural rock formations have shaped the region’s history and culture, once serving as homes and monasteries for hermit monks seeking solitude. Visiting Paşabağ offers a surreal experience — walking among some of the most impressive fairy chimneys, including formations with multiple caps and ancient cave dwellings carved into the stone. The valley’s quiet trails invite exploration and photo opportunities around every corner. Please note that entrance to Paşabağ Vadisi requires a paid ticket, so be sure to check opening hours and fees before your visit. 📍 Location: Near Zelve and Avanos, Cappadocia 🎟️ Entrance: Paid admission required 🕒 Best time to visit: Early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and enjoy soft light #Pasabag #MonksValley #FairyChimneys #Cappadocia #TurkeyTravel #NaturalWonders #CaveDwellings #HiddenGemsTurkey #TravelTurkey #ExploreCappadocia

#EuropeanGuide The charm of Cappadocia doesn't end with hot air balloons. Paşabağ is a unique mushroom rock formation called the 'Fairy Chimney', and is a key course where you can truly feel the exotic scenery. If you walk between the rock crevices, you can see natural caves and stone caves where monks lived right before your eyes. There are many good photo spots, so be sure to walk slowly. In the afternoon, we recommend tasting the representative Turkish dish 'Testi Kebab' at a traditional restaurant located inside the cave. The performance of breaking hot baked jars with a hammer is also a feast for the eyes and mouth. In particular, the interior design that preserves the limestone unique to Cappadocia creates a deep atmosphere. Reservations are required according to the tour schedule, and finding hidden restaurants recommended by local guides is another fun thing. The unrealistic landscapes and local meals in the cave restaurant in Pasabag are a must-see for any European travel itinerary that will turn a simple trip into a ‘memorable experience’. #Cappadocia #Pasabag #MushroomRock #FairyChimney #ClayCakeBob #TurkeyTravel #EuropeGuide #CaveRestaurant #CappadociaRestaurant #testikebab #cappadociaexperience #EuropeTravelCourse

There are many fairy chimneys in Nevşehir. We preferred to visit here. You can visit all the fairy chimneys by following the walking paths. Entrance is provided by museum card or fee. There is free parking. There are cafes and souvenir shops at the entrance. There are single-headed and multi-headed fairy chimneys. There are also houses built inside fairy chimneys. There is also a fairy chimney used as a period church. It also has white hills. We liked it very much. There are flowers etc. very beautiful views. I recommend it to everyone. #6월여행지원금

Pasabag Valley is a unique place formed by the flow of lava over volcanic ash spewed out during the eruption of Mount Erciyes, followed by centuries of erosion and weathering, creating its peculiar landscape. Traces of ancient monks who sought refuge from persecution in the 4th century remain here, leading locals to call it 'Monks' Valley.' The extraordinary scenery, entirely surrounded by mushroom-shaped rocks, is truly breathtaking. There's a story that George Lucas, the director of 'Star Wars,' drew inspiration from this place to create the home planet of Luke Skywalker. Additionally, Peyo, the creator of 'The Smurfs,' is said to have been inspired by this location to depict the hidden mushroom village deep in the forest. A magnificent spot! ✨

One of the iconic places in Cappadocia, you have to pay an entrance fee to enter. Smurf Village, Pasabag Valley, the village of monks, is so beautiful. Pasa means general in Turkish. The mushrooms look like the hats of Ottoman generals. You can see it in less than an hour, but the scenery is so beautiful. #JuneTravelSupport

Pashaba Valley, nicknamed Smurf Village! The entrance fees for Koreans and foreigners are different. If you are a foreigner, it is very disappointing!! It is a place that was also featured in the solo tour, and it seems very special to say that it was created naturally. There are paid restrooms (10 lira) and rest areas and souvenir shops around the ticket booth, but the prices are not cheap and it would be better not to expect souvenirs. #June travel subsidy

When going to Pasabag Valley, you can use the Dolmushi from Goreme (details are written in the review of the Zelve Museum), and when returning, you can board in front of the Pasabag Valley parking lot. It comes every hour and passes every 5 to 10 minutes. Using the Dolmushi was very convenient because it took 1 hour and 30 minutes to see the Zelve Museum, and after taking a short 10-minute break, I walked to Pasabag Valley and finished the tour, which took 1 hour, so the timing was just right. #June Travel Support Fund

📍 Itinerary Overview Very Simple 1. Wake up early and go to goreme sunrise point for sunrise and balloon view. 2. Have breakfast 3. Go for a red or green tour 4. At last either choose to go horse riding or atv ride at sunrise Full day secured sucessufully like this.

#July Travel Support Event After visiting Pasabag Valley, I had to visit the souvenir shop~ From the mushroom house (fairy chimney) model, which is the symbol of Pasabag Valley, to various souvenirs such as Cappadocia eco bags, pouches, cup magnets, etc., it was great for shopping :) If you visit Pasabag Valley, be sure to stop by ㅎㅎ

#July Travel Support Event Places to visit when traveling to Cappadocia 📍Paşabağ Vadisi Valley - 1. Küme, 50502 Çavuşin/Avanos/Nevşehir, Turkey It's famous for being the background of the cartoon Smurfs! The mushroom pillars were cute 🍄

📍Pasabaglar Valley 💵Pasabaglar and Zelve Valley National Parks combined cost 280 lira (Zelve-Pasabaglar archaeological site) 🪨These two national parks were designated as World Heritage Sites in 1985. This place was originally a vineyard🍇, but the government took over in 1990 for preservation. The rocks here are hard at the top while the bottom is soft and weak, so they are gradually worn away by weathering, and may disappear someday. The rocks that need more preservation are barricaded so that they cannot be accessed. #Overseas travel

📍Pasabaglar Valley 💵Pasabaglar and Zelve Valley National Parks combined cost 280 lira (Zelve-Pasabaglar archaeological site) 🪨These two national parks were designated as World Heritage Sites in 1985. This place was originally a vineyard🍇, but the government took over in 1990 for preservation. The rocks here are hard at the top while the bottom is soft and weak, so they are gradually worn away by weathering, and may disappear someday. The rocks that need more preservation are barricaded so that they cannot be accessed. #Overseas travel

📍Pasabaglar Valley 💵Pasabaglar and Zelve Valley National Parks combined cost 280 lira (Zelve-Pasabaglar archaeological site) 🪨These two national parks were designated as World Heritage Sites in 1985. This place was originally a vineyard🍇, but the government took over in 1990 for preservation. The rocks here are hard at the top while the bottom is soft and weak, so they are gradually worn away by weathering, and may disappear someday. The rocks that need more preservation are barricaded so that they cannot be accessed. #Overseas travel

If you are looking for a place to marvel at the wonders of nature and history, Paşabağ Vadisi in Cappadocia is the perfect destination for you. This valley, also known as the Monks Valley, is famous for its fairy chimneys, the peculiar rock formations that dot the landscape. These chimneys have a conical shape with a basalt cap on top, resembling mushrooms or hats. They were formed by the erosion of the volcanic tuff by wind and water over millions of years. Paşabağ Vadisi is not only a natural attraction, but also a cultural and religious one. In the past, this valley was a retreat for Christian monks, who carved cells, chapels, and churches into the chimneys. You can still see some of these structures today, such as the Chapel of St. Simeon, dedicated to a hermit who lived on top of a pillar for 37 years. You can also climb inside some of the chimneys and experience the solitude and spirituality of the monks. Paşabağ Vadisi is located in the heart of Cappadocia, a region that boasts many other amazing sights, such as the Göreme Open Air Museum, the underground cities of Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu, and the pottery town of Avanos. #christmastrip