Where is Kargı and how far is it from Çorum?

Kargı is a district in the north of Çorum, in the Kızılırmak valley on the Osmancık–Tosya road. It is about 110 km from central Çorum, roughly a two-hour drive.

What is Kargı famous for?

Kargı stands out for nature and highland tourism, known for its forests, plateaus and the Aksu Nature Park. Its local product is Kargı tulum cheese, which holds a geographical indication (appellation of origin).

What can you do in Kargı?

You can hike on the plateaus, picnic and walk in the forest at the Aksu Nature Park, and explore nature around the Kızılırmak. The century-old Kargı Fair held in autumn is the district's most important cultural event.

Kargı Visitor Guide: Plateaus, Aksu Nature Park, Tulum Cheese

Q: What is Kargı tulum cheese?

Kargı tulum cheese is a cheese produced only in the Kargı district and registered as a geographical indication (appellation of origin); made from full-fat milk and matured for at least four months in a salted skin, with the highland flora reflected in its taste.

Kargı is a district in the north of Çorum, in the Kızılırmak valley. Though it has few historic sites, Kargı is known above all for nature and highland tourism.

📍 Location and transport

Kargı is about 110 km from central Çorum, roughly a two-hour drive, reached via Osmancık on the road towards Tosya/Sinop. For ways to reach the city, see how to get to Çorum.

🌲 Nature and plateaus

Aksu Nature Park: declared a nature park in 2021, a pine and fir forest at around 1,450 m elevation; with rich wildlife, it is a draw for hiking and picnics.
Plateaus: Abdullah, Aksu and the surrounding highlands; suited to trekking and horseback nature routes, and cool in summer.
The Kızılırmak and water spots: the valley around the district is good for nature and scenery.

🧀 Kargı tulum cheese and other products

The district's signature product is Kargı tulum cheese — a cheese that can be produced only in Kargı and is registered as a geographical indication (appellation of origin). Made from full-fat milk and matured for at least four months in a salted skin, the rich highland flora is reflected in its taste. Kargı is also known for its famous rice grown on the Kızılırmak plain, as well as honey and chestnuts.

🎪 The Kargı Fair

The Traditional Kargı Fair, with over a century of history, is the district's most important cultural event; usually held in autumn, it fills the town with local-produce stalls, concerts and oil wrestling. (The dates change each year; check local sources for the current date.)

🎒 Practical tips

Time: a full nature-focused day; two days with a stay in the nature park or the fair.
Season: late spring, summer and early autumn for the plateaus and nature park; the fair period for a cultural experience.
Come prepared: the high plateaus can be cool even in summer, so bring layers. For tulum cheese, choose the registered, appellation-marked product.