2024

Mahmelkoh: a green gem in the heart of LorestanMakhmalkoh, which is also known as White Mountain, is one of the most beautiful and spectacular areas of Iran, located in Lorestan province and 15 kilometers northeast of Khorramabad. This mountain is known as Velvet Mountain because of its dense and green vegetation.Mahmelkoh has many natural attractions, including:Dense oak forests: The oak forests of...

The historic cave of Mirmalas is located about 18 km northeast of Kohdasht, Lorestan, on the road to Shirez Gorge. This cave dates back to the Middle Paleolithic period and about 40 thousand years ago. The rock carvings of this cave were registered in the list of national works of Iran in 2016.Mirmalas rock paintings include images of humans, animals, plants and hunting scenes. These motifs are drawn on...

Humian and Mirmalas rock paintings: a treasure of ancient art in LorestanHumian and Mirmalas rock carvings are two sets of ancient rock carvings in Iran, which are located in Lorestan province and near Kohdasht city. Due to their antiquity and high artistic value, these motifs were registered in the list of national works of Iran in 2006.Humian rock motifs are carved on the walls of a cave in the Humian...

Kogan Cave is an ancient cave in Iran, which is located 45 km south of Khorram Abad and east of Poldakhtar city. This cave was built in the Parthian period and has two floors. The height of the second floor compared to the first floor is 3.4 meters. The total area of the cave is about 281 square meters and its entrance is 2.50 x 2.20 meters.Kogan Cave has many unique features that make it one of the...

Azna snow tunnel: an ice masterpiece in the heart of ZagrosThe snow tunnel of Azna is a unique and amazing phenomenon in Iran, which is located on the slopes of Ashtrankoh and in Kamandan area of Azna city. This tunnel is created every year with heavy snowfall and its gradual melting in the spring season. The length of Azna snow tunnel is about 800 meters and its height is between 2.5 and 3 meters.Azna...

Helt Strait: a masterpiece of nature in the heart of LorestanHelt Strait, which is also known as Held Strait, is one of the most beautiful and amazing gorges in Iran, which is located in Lorestan province and Poldakhtar region. This gorge is about 4 kilometers long and is located among high rocks and stone walls. The roaring Zal river passes through this gorge and creates a very beautiful and...

Aligudarz overturned tulips plain: a red gem in the heart of LorestanHistory and culture:Local people call the field of overturned tulips "Fairy Flower" and there are many legends about it.In local culture, inverted tulips symbolize love, sacrifice and sadness.The festival of overturned tulips is held every year in May in this plain.Tourist Attractions:There are other tourist attractions such as Ab Sefid...

Khazineh Valley is a wonderful and spectacular valley in Lorestan province, which is also known as the Grand Canyon of Iran. This valley is located in Poldakhtar region and on the road from Poldakhtar to Andimeshk.Specifications of Khazine Valley:The length of Khazineh Valley is about 40 km and its width is between 500 meters and 2 km.The depth of Khazine Valley reaches 800 meters in some places.Khazineh...

Shirez Gorge, also known as the Grand Canyon of Iran, is a spectacular and breathtaking gorge in Lorestan province. This gorge is located at a distance of 55 km from the city of Kohdasht and at the meeting point of the three provinces of Kermanshah, Ilam and Lorestan, next to the Simreh River.Specifications of Shirez Strait:The length of Shirez Gorge is about five kilometers and the height of the...

Gohar Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Iran, which is located in the Ashtrankoh protected area in Lorestan province. This lake is located at an altitude of 2360 meters above sea level and its area is 88 hectares.The Gahar Lake is divided into two parts: the Big Gahar Lake (Kale Gahar) and the Small Gahar Lake (Kore Gahar). Great Gohar Lake is about 1700 meters long, 400 to 800 meters wide and 4...