Batifa
Iraq · Asia
About Batifa
Batifa district is administered by Zakho in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is about 30 km from Zakho.
Batifa travel guide
Understand
The district has a population of about 28,000 people and is known for its agricultural importance. In addition to agriculture, Batifa is a popular tourist destination due to its unique geographical location and natural beauty. Among its prominent tourist sites is Surya Waterfall, which is one of the most significant natural landmarks in the region. The district also boasts the village of Kshan. Shilin and Shilan are other areas in Batifa that attract visitors with their stunning natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Batifa is home to several tourist parks, including Zambil Froush Park in the northern part of the district and Sayed Ghazal Park. Additionally, Kofki Resort is a popular summer destination where visitors enjoy refreshing weather and picturesque mountain views. Mount Shabani features many archaeological sites.
Getting there
Take a taxi there and a taxi back. There is usually a waiting area at the entrance of the city. Batifa is approximately 30 km east of Zakho. It is located between Zakho and Amedi on Main Road 77.
Do
1 Suriya Waterfalls (in Surya Village, 13 km away from Batifa). This place near Batifa has a wonderful waterfall. It is a good village named Surya with natural spring rivers. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Said Khazal amusement park. Said Ghazal Project is a modern touristic project in Batifa town in Zakho district, Duhok governorate. This 625,000 m2 project contains various amenities: an aqua park, motels, a protected forest, recreation gardens, picnic gardens, two dams, cafés, and restaurants. Said Ghazal is a very unique project that will offer excellent benefits to the community. This project intends to attract tourists from the neighboring governorates and provides great tourism products and services to the tourists. (updated Mar 2020) 3 Zambil Firosh park, ☏ +964 7502337030. Zambil Frosh Park is a touristic project located at the center of Batifa town in Zakho district, Duhok Governorate. This project has an area of 67,500 m2, which includes the following facilities: a hotel, a motel, an amusement park, a hall for weddings and other celebrations, recreation gardens, picnic gardens, cafes, restaurants, and shops. Zambil Frosh Park is a one-of-a-kind recreational project and it will provide exceptional service to the area. This project aims at attracting tourists from the surrounding governorates and serving them with excellent touristic services. 2000 IQ. (updated Mar 2023) 4 Gufke Resorts (مصيف كوفكي) (11 km away from Batifa). Active in the summer. 25000 per camp. (updated Feb 2025) 5 Barhole Village (بارهولي) (16 km away from Batifa). Barhol Village features a clear, turquoise river flowing through a rocky, hilly landscape. The river is surrounded by lush, green vegetation and steep, rugged cliffs. People are seen enjoying the water, with some swimming and others standing or sitting along the riverbanks. A concrete walkway or platform runs along one side of the river, where individuals gather to relax and socialize. The overall atmosphere is lively and natural, with th
Buy
1 Wholesale vegetable market (علوة باتيفا (سلام)) (Batifa Entrance). Batifa wholesale market contains fresh vegetables and fruits from the region. (updated Feb 2025)
Eat
1 Amazon Cafe & Rest (On main road Batifa-Zakho). 02:00 PM - 01:00 AM. It's usually open in the summer. IQ dinar from 6000 to 25000. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Afsar Cafe & Rest (Efser Cafe) (On main road Batifa-Zakho), ☏ +964 7508186467. 02:00 PM - 01:00 AM. Open year-round. IQ dinar from 6000 to 25000. (updated Feb 2025) 3 Deshit u chiya Restaurant (مطعم دشت و جيا), Batifa- zakho (On main road batifa-zakho), ☏ +964 77503717572. 02:00 PM - 01:00 AM. Usually opening in Summer Season IQ dinar from 6000 to 25000. (updated Feb 2025) 4 Snoor cafe & Rest (مطعم سنور), Batifa- zakho (On main road batifa-zakho), ☏ +964 77504848240. 02:00 PM - 01:00 AM. Usually opening in Summer Season IQ dinar from 6000 to 25000. (updated Feb 2025) 5 Paez Restaurant (مطعم پايز), Batifa (Near batifa bank), ☏ +964 77507544598. 02:00 PM - 01:00 AM. Opened in 2024 Fast food rest IQ dinar from 1000 to 12000. (updated Feb 2025) 6 Shifa Rest (مطعم شيفا), Batifa (Batifa Entrance), ☏ +964 77514596854. Shifa Restaurant (updated Feb 2025) 7 Best Restaurant (مطعم و بيتزا بيست), Batifa (Batifa Entrance), ☏ +964 77508332970. 02:00 PM - 02:00 AM. best pizza rest 1500 to 500 IQ dinar. (updated Feb 2025) 8 MshMsh batifa (مشمش باتيفا). cafe , dessert (updated May 2025)
Drink & nightlife
1 MshMsh (مشمش), Batifa (Batifa Entrance). 02:00 PM - 02:00 AM. Coming Soon. (updated Feb 2025)
Sleep
1 Zambil Firosh hotel. Zambil firosh hotel over Batifa District (updated Feb 2025)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.