Visitors frequently explore nearby attractions within an hour of Halabja. Key stops include the cliffside Hawraman villages of Byara and Tawella, known for stepped stone architecture and handmade klash shoes; Ahmad Awa waterfall and cold mountain springs near Khurmal; the Halabja Monument and Peace Memorial honoring the victims of the 1988 chemical attack; and scenic viewpoints along Darbandikhan Lake and the Sirwan River basin. For more: Guide to the Halabja Pomegranate and Autumn Festival in Iraqi Kurdistan