Descending to Tatvan — RIch-ART In PIXELS

Descending from the rim of the volcano you have a magnificent view over Tatvan at Lake Van and the mountains in the background. The original outlet from the basin was blocked by an ancient volcanic eruption. Although Lake Van is situated at an altitude of 1,640 m with harsh winters, it does not freeze due to its high salinity except occasionally the shallow northern section Tatvan, bitlis, Eastern Turkey