Trail Description

A walk through the Balisan valley east of Erbil, a broad green basin ringed by mountains and dotted with villages. Once scarred by the Anfal campaign, it is now a place of orchards and quiet farms. A moving and beautiful stretch of the Kurdish countryside.

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Weather forecast - Balisan Valley Walk

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Balisan Valley Walk.

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28°C

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26% Humidity
4 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

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28°C
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Tomorrow
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39°C
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Sunday
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38°C
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Monday
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39°C
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Tuesday
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41°C

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