ERCIYES MOUNTIN AND TOURISM Erciyes Mountain owner of the Central Anatolia with its giant mass covering a huge area of 3300 km2 and peak 3917 meters above the sea level is the mother of the Cappadocia. According to researchs of the earth scientists,the formation of the Erciyes Mountain was back to “Neogene” period when the region was lake Erciyes Mountain have formed as a result of volcanic eruptions in lakes approximately 15 million years ago called “Stratovolcano” volcanic mountain group by geoscientists Erciyes Mountain is known as the highest extention of the Aladağ mountain range in the northeast and represents Alpine-Himalayas belt mountain group in the Central Anatolia It is also known that dating back to 253 BC when it was called as Argaeus , Erciyes Mountain can be seen as the symbols on some Roman coins With 30 million years age of hard rocky peaks of Erciyes Mountain and its hills ranging from 3400 meters to 1700 meters in the east – west direction offer and distinct aesthetic beauty The symbol of freedom, face of purity,The Erciyes Mountain is not only mountain,it is center of winter tourism with its wonderful ski slopes and world named hotel chains and accommodation facilities meet almost every budget. Erciyes Mountain and its surrounding regions with well organised tourism infrastrature hosting to almost every country such as Russia, European countries and USA The queen of Kayseri City, Erciyes Mountain, with its fascinating aesthetic silhouette and with beautiful slopes covered with “powder snow” has been favoured by Skiing ,Snowboarding,as well as cross-country skiing and trekking lovers in every time. Along with the pleasure of winter sports in Erciyes Ski Center during winter season,its surrounding regions also offer wide range of excited activities in every season where you Can Wonder around unique” Fairy Chimnies” in Cappadocia Can be part of the nature with hot air balloon tours in Cappadocia Can taste unique taste of grape wines Can be witness to Christian Civilizations dating back to 3000 BC Can climb the “DemirKazık” in mount “Aladag” Can enjoy rafting or fishing in the river “Kızılırmak” Can do bird watch in World known “Sultan Reeds” Can do picnic near by magnificient waterfalls in “Kopuzbasi” ATV tours and more.. In the mean time,you will taste delicious local dishes named “preserved beef ” ,”beef sausage”, Çömlek Kabab” and more prepared by calm and freindly Anatolian people and will enjoy with Turkish coffee in its special coffee cup Let’s get started
