Pokut Plateau
Highland village of wooden houses above the clouds, near Çamlıhemşin.
Pokut is a highland settlement of traditional wooden houses scattered across a green ridge above Çamlıhemşin. On many mornings the valleys below fill with cloud, leaving the plateau above it.
It is one of the most photographed yayla villages of the Kaçkar foothills and pairs well with Zilkale on the same route.
- →Jeep access only; roads close with the first snow.
- →Very basic facilities — plan meals in Ayder or Çamlıhemşin.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Secluded bungalows in Meydan village, Çamlıhemşin, minutes from the Ayder trails.
Riverside bungalow complex beside the Fırtına with cafés, a restaurant and barbecue area.
Bungalows above the Fırtına river with on-site zipline, rafting and swing, plus a restaurant.
Places nearby
- Palovit Waterfall3.3 km
High waterfall reached by a scenic mountain road.
- Zilkale4.7 km
Medieval castle on a forested ridge above the Fırtına valley.
- Gelin Tülü Waterfall5.4 km
The “bride’s veil” waterfall near Ayder.
- Ayder Plateau5.4 km
Wooden chalets, hot springs and meadows at 1,350 m.
- Ottoman stone bridges5.7 km
Arched Ottoman stone bridges along the Fırtına river.
- Tarzan Adventure Park6.0 km
Adventure park with ropes courses for families.