Gelenler is a neighborhood in Başkale District, in Van Province, Türkiye. Gelenler lies at 2,287 m above sea level, in the Doğanlı Dağları mountains. The nearest city is Yüksekova, 84 km to the south. Near the border: Iran, 3.7 km. Among the landmarks around are Church of the Holy Cross at Soradir (12.8 km), Saint Bartholomew Monastery (25 km) and Chehriq (35 km).