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Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiyari
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Geography & History
Position
Climate
History & Culture
Political Map
Geographical Position

The Province of Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiyari covers an area of 16,201 sq km, and is situated in the Zagross Mountain Ranges, between the inner ranges and the province of Esfahan. The following five townships such as Ardal, Brujen, Shahr-e-Kord, Farsan, and Lordegan come under the Jurisdiction of this province; Shahr-e-Kord being the capital. In the year 1996, the said province had a population of approximately 761,000 of which about 45% resided in urban areas, 54% rural areas and the remaining were non-resident tribes.

 


Climate

Chahar Mahal va bakhtiyari Province Nesting in the center of the Zagross Mountain Ranges, which span over an area from the northwest of the country to the southeast, this province has a difference in altitude due to the mountainous terrain. The highest part being in he the western segment with an altitude of 4,548 m. and the lower most vicinity being in the eastern sector of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari. Rivers such as Zayandeh Rood and Karoon originate from the mountains of this province. These mountains due to the relief of the land are snow clad throughout the year, and bear and influence over the climate of the province which experiences a cold climate generally. higher altitudes, that is over 2000 m. and forms a major part of this province, rainfall and snowfalls are from mid-autumn and continue till spring about the month of March/April. But in the lower areas hot summers with temperate areas soaring over 40° C and scanty precipitation are experienced. In the higher altitudes, that is over 2000 m. and forms a major part of this province, rainfall and snowfalls are from mid-autumn and continue till spring about the month of March/April. But in the lower areas hot summers with temperate areas soaring over 40° C and scanty precipitation are experienced. beginning usually in the end of autumn and continues over a period of 4-5 months. The coldest time being December/January with temperatures bearing an average of approximately 10° C, the maximum temperature being 35° C and the minimum dropping to - 15° C. The annual rainfall recorded at 426 mm and the coldest 'Snow bound' days being 127 days on the whole. From around the month of May till October the weather is usually dry.Error processing SSI file



History and Culture

The historical background of the province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari intermingles with that of the Bakhtiyari Tribe that comes from a branch of the Lur Clan or Tribe, who were known as Lor-e-Bozorg (Great Lor) in the history of Iran. The Bakhtiyari Tribe can be divided into two tribes (branches), Haft Lang and Chahar Lang. The summer quarters of the Chahar Lang being in the vicinity of the province of Lurestan and generally the Haft Lang Tribe form their jurisdiction in the townships of Brujen, Lordegan, Farsan, Ardal and Shahr-e-Kord. The Bakhtiyari territory at times came under the hands of the province of Fars and was also a part of the Khuzestan province.
Due to their special nomadic life style, very little historical evidences have come to light in this area. But this fact does not take away from the natural scenery beauty such as forestry, wetlands, gushing streams and rivers, waterfalls, thermal and natural springs all enveloped in a cool mountainous climate enhance the natural beauty, beside other interests such as winter sports.
The province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari can be said to be one of the most interesting areas in Iran regarding special traditions or rituals, relative to their 'tribal' lifestyle and having a special connection with the national, religious, mourning and wedding ceremonies performed here. Besides which the form of music, dance and apparel (both men and women) can be made special mention of. Thus culturally this vicinity can be named as having features holding its own.Error processing SSI file



Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiyari Political Map
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Townships
Ardal
Brujen
Farsan
Lordegan
Shahr-e-Kord


Ardal

In recent years, this township due to expansion has turned into a city, and is one of the smallest cities of the province of Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiyari. It is a place full of natural beauty having cool summers and cold winters.Error processing SSI file



Brujen

Brujen is located on the plains surrounded by mountains. The capital of which is Shahr-e-Brujen which is 571 km from Tehran. Standing at an attitude of 1,980 m. it has moderately a cold climate, along with greenery and natural beauty in abundance - having cold winters and cool summers.Error processing SSI file



Farsan

This township is situated in the mountainous region of the north and northwest segment of this province. The capital city being Farsan located 35 km from Shahr-e-Kord, and 578 km from Tehran. The city of Farsan is one of the important summer residing places for Bakhtiyari Tribe, which has excellent weather conditions due to resting in the midst of the inner ranges of the Zagross Mountains.Error processing SSI file



Lordegan

Lordegan is situated to the south of this province neighboring the province of Kohkiluyeh va Boyer Ahmad and Khuzestan. The capital city of which is Lordegan, 81 km south of Shahr-e-Kord and at a distance of 624 km from Tehran. This town forms the area of the Haft Lang Tribe of the Bakhtiyari and most probably takes its name from the old city of Larjan, according to ancient geographers.Error processing SSI file



Shahr-e-Kord

The township of Shahr-e-Kord is located to the northeast of this province, Shahr-e-Kord being its capital city and situated 543 km from Tehran. Shahr-e-Kord is in the midst of a plain surrounded by mountains. In the 7th Century AH Shahr-e-Kord and its outskirts came under the rule of the Atabakan-e-Fars and Lurestan. It was in this area that a sentry post was set up to control both passenger traffic and see to their need. The Kords formed the guard of this post, thereby this vicinity was known as Dehkord. After many decades due to its expansion Dehkord was named Shahr-e-Kord and is reputed for its fine weather and natural beauty.Error processing SSI file



Historical Monuments
Castles and Forts
Historical Bridges
Inscriptions
Tombs
Old Schools
Old Public Baths
Other Historical Monuments


Castles and Forts
As'adieh Cholicheh Castles, Shahr-e-Kord

Cholicheh is one of the villages of Meezdaj, which is situated 30 km southwest of Shahr-e-Kord. In the said and lush greenery, there are the Raz or As'adieh two castles at the short distance from each other which have been constructed by Salar Aazam and Khan Baba which have a glory and beauty in their own kind. After the revolution, the doors and windows of the same have been removed and transferred. As a result of which only two ruined buildings have been left from this monument.Error processing SSI file

Chaloshtor Castle, Shahr-e-Kord
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Chaloshtor is situated 10 km northwest of Shahr-e-Kord. This castle had been the ruling center much long before Shahr-e-Kord gained importance. The castle belonged to Khoda Rahim Khan Bakhtiyari and at present except for a small portion, the rest of the castle is ruined.
Dezak Castle, Shahr-e-Kord
This two storey building is located in the southeast of Dezak Village . The ground floor having a octagonal vestibule in the center which joins the courtyard of Castle from the sides. At the sides of this octagonal vestibule there are four porticos, two at the north and the other two situated at the south. It has a number of rooms and a stores. The first floor can be gained access to from the north porticos . Here also there is a large area known as the Howz Khaneh or
pool. In the center of this big hall is the Sofreh-Khaneh or dinning area which is beautifully decorated with plaster molding and other artistic paintings. The roof is made of wood with frame works. It has silver printed windows and doors. Beside the dinning area is another room, known as the Mirror-room which is gloriously decorated. As the name stands, it is a mirror decoration work. This castle had four towers, two of which have been ruined.Error processing SSI file
Jonaqan Castle, Shahr-e-Kord

Jonaqan or Joneqoon is a small city, situated at 38 km southwest of Shahr-e-Kord which was the residential quarter of the Khans of the Bakhtiyari Tribe. In the year 1939 A.H., Ali Qoli Khan Sardar As'ad built this castle or palace, covering an area of 14,000 sq. m. for his own residential purposes which had a different outlook. The architectural facade of this structure, namely the stone pillars are worth mentioning. Each stone pillar consists of many pieces of different shapes so that in its upper sections the pillars are triangular.Error processing SSI file

Shalamzar Castle, Shahr-e-Kord

This castle and remainders of the aggregate castles of Najaf Qoli Khan are located in Shalamzar and were constructed by the local governors (Khans) of the Bakhtiyari Tribe. The Shalamzar castle which covers an area of 1000 sq. m. was constructed in 1307 A.H. by Morteza Qoli Khan Samsam. This building is rectangular cubic in shape and has double storey, the first floor has a number of rooms with chambers and ceilings made of sun dried bricks (Khesht). In front of these rooms stony porticos with beautiful decorations have been constructed. The second floor is ruined and nothing is left to observe.Error processing SSI file

Tak Castle, Shahr-e-Kord

This castle is in the vicinity of the Jahan Been Mountains and overlooks the village of Tak. It covers an area of 7,000 sq. m. and its pillars are prism-shaped in structure. There are three stony ponds with tile-work in the courtyard of the said castle.Error processing SSI file


Historical Bridges
Zaman Khan Bridge, Shahr-e-Kord
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This bridge has been constructed on the Zayandeh Rood River at the distance of 29 km northeast of Shahr-e-Kord. This bridge has been built by one of the tribal chieftains named Zaman Khan. This bridge has been repaired twice, once in the year 1022 A.H. during the Safavid era and for the second time in the year 1321 A.H. by Haj Abdol Hossein Qazvini, the owner of the Jamali Village.


Inscriptions
Constitution Movement Inscriptions (Peer-e-Qar), Farsan
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Peer-e-Qar is one of the recreational areas of Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiyari which is located in the Mizdaj region. On a part of a stony hillock there are three epigraphs in the Persian script on slabs of stone. These epigraphs narrate the movement of the troops of Bakhtiyari under the command of Sardar As'ad to Tehran, and their contribution in Constitutional Movement.


Tombs
Dehqan Samany Tomb, Shahr-e-Kord
Abolfath Dehqan Samani (Seif-ol-Shoara) was a Sufi who lived among the Bakhtiyari Tribes and expired in 1326 A.H. The tomb of this Sufi is situated approx. 28km to the north of Shahr-e-Kord and near by Zaman Khan Bridge. The architecture and method of construction of this tomb is worth to be noticing.Error processing SSI file


Old Schools
Elmieh (Imamieh) School, Shahr-e-Kord
This school has a fascinating structure and has been built at ruins of Timcheh Armenaye Katkhoda, by the Late Mir Sayed Mohammad who was the Friday Prayer Leader of Shahr-e-Kord. This structure has many chambers besides a relatively large courtyard.Error processing SSI file


Old Public Baths
Darb-e-Imamzadeh Bath, Shahr-e-Kord
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This building is opposite the Atabakan Mosque of Shahr-e-Kord. It was constructed during the time of Atabakan of Lurestan and during the Safavid, Zandiyeh and Qajar periods was repaired. This bath (Hamam) or bath has a large exterior region that can be considered as a cloak room which adjoins the bath by a corridor. At both north and south sides of bath two rectangular ponds or pools exists. Around a large water reservoir to which access can be gained by four stony stairs, two beautiful cubic shelters are observed which are said to be special place for the elite during the summer season.


Other Historical Monuments
Holy Trees, Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari

Throughout the province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari there are archaic trees which some how have intermingled with the religious beliefs of the local inhabitants. A few varieties of such trees are scattered in different parts of the province. A group of people in the region tear a portion of their clothes and hang on them on these trees, believing their wishes will come true in this way.
If their wish or need is granted, a sheep is slaughtered at the foot of that tree. The wonder of these trees lie in their colossal heights and being archaic. A few species of these trees and their location can be mentioned as follows:
The pear tree in Baba Haidar, the oak tree in Ardal, the plane tree in Aalikooh (Cheshmeh Mowla), the apple tree in Semirom, the elm tree in Taqanak (Bagh-e-Arjan), the oak tree in Shahr-e-Kord ( Rokh gorge), the oak tree in Arjang and the almond tree in Nafech.Error processing SSI file

Kooh Rang Tunnel, Chelgerd, Farsan
Kooh Rang Tunnel This tunnel is situated near Chelgerd city. The said tunnel was constructed so as to annex the waters of Koohrang to that of the Zayandeh Rood. It is said that construction of the tunnel began during the Sassanide period and approximately from the time of Shah Abbas I. At that time they planned to make a vertical crevice right at the vertical axis of Karkonan Mountain and by means of a dam which crosses the same axis, to increase the water level in Karoon River, thus leading the water through the crevice made in the mountain.
The difference in distance from the peak to the river bed was measured 300 m. The height of the dam was 50 m. and the height of the crevice 250 m. so as to allow a water flow. For this aim fifteen years of construction work took place and even now a days many effects have been left which include: Shah Cut (Tarasheh).It is said that for this much of cut which was made at the time of Shah Abbas approximately 5 million workers were required and for 15 years these workers labored at excavating free of charge.
After Shah Abbas passed away, this construction activity was stopped and forgotten. In recent decades the new tunnel of Koohrang was constructed joining the 3 water branches of the Karoon River to 3 water branches of Zayandeh Rood and therefore has created an interesting vicinity worth seeing.Error processing SSI file
Other Historical Monument, Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiyari

In addition to above, mention can be made of the Dopalan Bridge on Zayandeh Rood River, Sharlo Bridge 7 km from Saman, Hooreh bridge in Houreh village of Shahr-e-Kord, Shahrak and Haj Abdollah baths in Shahr -e-Kord; Faradonban, Sefid Dasht, Shalamzar and Chelicheh baths in Farsan; Haj Mohammad Reza Khan bath in Lordegan, Famokh Shahr palace and Shams Abad castle. Each of which has their own characteristic architecture and precedence.Error processing SSI file



Religious Monuments


Old Mosques
Atabakan Mosque, Shahr-e-Kord
This mosque was built during the period of Atabakan of Lurestan in the year 605 A.H. This mosque is built of sun dried bricks and in the year 1351 (1972) was registered as a cultural heritage site and therefore was then repaired.Error processing SSI file
Chaloshtor Jame' Mosque, Shahr-e-Kord
This mosque was constructed in the year 1267 A.H. by Haj Mohammad Reza Khan Chaloshtori, at the distance of 9 km from Shahr-e-Kord. Its construction materials are stone, brick and tile. It consists of four balconies, a place for nocturnal prayers, a pond (Howz Khaneh) and entrance. Inside the southern hall for nocturnal prayers, there is a beautiful wooden adytum which has inscriptions of Holy Qoran engraved on wood.Error processing SSI file
Farokh Shahr Jame' Mosque, Farokh Shahr
This ancient mosque is located south of the central square of Farokh Shahr. A major portion of this mosque was constructed during Safavid era, but it was in Zandiyeh and Qajar periods that its construction was completed and repaired. The mosque having many halls for nocturnal prayers and a very large courtyard, was repaired by The Cultural Heritage Organization but due to unknown reasons, the ancient mosque was demolished, and a new one was built in its place.Error processing SSI file
Keyan Jame' Mosque, Shahr-e-Kord
This mosque is located 5 km from Shahr-e-Kord and is also known as the Mohab Mosque. It was built during the Safavid era, and in Afsharieh period it has been repaired by Moheb Ali Beik, the famed commander of Nader Shah Afshar. The Keyan Mosque has two halls for nocturnal prayers for the spring and winter season. Its eastern arch is made of stone. The ornamental works on ceiling and its brick work are the architectural characteristics of this mosque.Error processing SSI file
Khan Jame' Mosque, Shahr-e-Kord
This mosque was constructed in the year 1270 A.H.; and beside having various chambers it consists of a courtyard and places for nocturnal prayer during the winter and summer seasons.Error processing SSI file
Shahrak Jame' Mosque, Shahr-e-Kord
This mosque is located in the village of Shahrak, east of Shahr-e-Kord. This mosque has an interesting place for nocturnal prayers in the winter season. It was constructed by thick square bricks and its structure was professionally firm and rigid. This monument dates back to 27th Moharram 1353 A.H. This mosque was probably ruined at the time of the Mongol invasion to Iran, but fortunately was reconstructed by Moheb Ali Beik, the famed commander of Nader Shah.Error processing SSI file

Mausoleums and Imamzadehs
Imamzadeh Dastgerd, Shahr-e-Kord
The aggregate of Imamzadeh Dastgerd comprises of a tall gateway, corridors with various booths, sculptured pillars upholding the nocturnal prayers hall (Shabestan) and a brick inlaid ceiling. The Mausoleum of the Imamzadeh is octagonal in shape, constructed with bricks, which has a bi-covered Dome. On he entrance and Zarih some poems inspired by the importance and personality of Imamzadeh has been inscribed. The building has been repaired during the reign of Mozafaredin Shah by Mohammad Khan reputedly known as Khan Baba Khan Riyahi.
The aggregate can be attributed to the Safavid era. One of the important and valuable relic of this mausoleum is an inscription on stone with the calligraphy of Mohammad Saleh, the reputed calligrapher of the times (Safavid era) with the date of 1124 A.H. on it.Error processing SSI file
Imamzadeh Halimeh and Hakimeh Khatoon, Shahr-e-Kord
This building is situated in Shahr-e-Kord, and belongs to Qajar and Pahlavi eras. The contruction material is made of sun dried mud bricks, bricks and gypsum. The main building in a southern direction, has a portico with a dome. The interior portion is octagonal in shape. The surface of the portico is simply covered with gypsum. In the eastern part there is also an entrance with portico which has an octagonal area, supported by two stony pillars and ornamented with colorful tiles. Inside the shrine there is a metal Zarih with two graves connected to each other.
On the wooden board of which the date of 1286 A.H. can be read. The doors of shine are ornamented with movable colored glasses (Orsi). On the sides of two big doors is an inscription, belonging to the founder of this monument, Hajiyeh Khorsheed Beigum, the daughter of Haj Mohammad Reza Khan Shahraki. The date 1332 A.H. is also recorded there. In the vicinity of this Imamzadeh there are some grave stones with dates of 1023 and 1130 A.H. carved on them.Error processing SSI file
Imamzadeh Hamzeh Ali, Brujen
This Imamzadeh is situated in the village of Boldaghi, 35 km west of Brujen. Due to its nature, weather and environmental attractions, annually many tourists travel to this region for the purpose of both pilgrimage and leisure. In recent yeas lodging facilities have been provided for pilgrims.Error processing SSI file


Natural Attractions

Wetlands
The province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari provides an area with great value for natural beauty, thereby being an area well versed in the field for tourist activity. The presence of water bodies, swamps, wetlands and natural pools or ponds are attractions for endemic birds as well as waterfowls in the autumn, like varieties of ducks and other species to flock to this vicinity. The most important of these wetlands are:
Choqakhor Wetland Gandoman, Lordegan
This wetland covers an area of about 2,300 hectares and is considered as one of the most beautiful and largest wetlands of the province. At present, due to favorable conditions of rainfalls, the depth of this wetland has reached 1.5 m.
The Kelar Mountain Ranges are to the southwest of this wetland, the highest peak of which being 3,830 m. above sea level. This wetland is surrounded by a vast expansion of meadows which cover an area of about 700 hectares. This region experiences humid weather with moderate summers and cold winters. The said area is one of the noted summer resort for Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari. The Choqakhor wetland forms a natural habitat for species of birds such as ducks, geese, white ostriches and flamingos. Anchovy is a fish variety which survived in these water.Error processing SSI file
Dehnoo Wetland, Brujen
Dehnoo is one of the springs of Behesht Abad area. Being close to the cities of Brujen, Gandoman, Shahr-e-Kord and Beldaji and due to an easy access to it, Dehnoo is considered as a pleasant recreational spot. In addition to these facilities being present at the foot of the mountains, enhances its beauty.Error processing SSI file
Gandoman Wetland, Lordegan
This wetland is not very far from the Choqakhor Wetland. In fact it is a part of Choqakhor waters which forms the Gandoman Wetland. The amount of water that permanently fills these wetlands is approximately 700 hectares. Surrounding this wetland are beautiful meadows providing bush grazing grounds for herds. The Cheroo Mountain Ranges standing at an height of 3.500 m. and spanning a distance of west to south of this wetland brings Casts a glorious reflection of its landscape and beauty in these waters.
Various springs surrounding this wetland make excellent recreational spots as well as a water source for the said wetland. A few of these important springs such as Naseer Abad Spring, Golgap Spring, Bidal Spring and Vastgan spring are present in the skirts of the Sabz Kooh (mountain). This wetland also forms a natural habitat for birds, as well as recreational areas, paddocks, and riding facilities in the surrounding meadows. Because of its temperate summers and cold winters, the region is considered as a summer quarter for this province.Error processing SSI file
Solagan (Solejan) Wetland, Shahr-e-Kord
This wetland is very vast and bearing an area of over 8 sq. km. provides a natural habitat for different species of waterfowls.Error processing SSI file


Rivers
Due to its natural terrain, the province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari has numerous rivers, springs and rivulets, the fringes of which offer places for leisure and recreation. Natural conditions provide suitable habitat for a variety of birds, fish and wildlife. Also it is a suitable background for sports such as swimming, fishing and canoeing or rowing facilities, thereby drawing a number of tourists to this region. It is worth mentioning that in the province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari there are about 200 large and small rivers along with a network of streams running through this territory. There are two large rivers flowing in this area named Zayandeh Rood River and Karoon River, the banks of which provide recreational spots.Error processing SSI file
Bazoft River, Shahr-e-Kord & Brujen
The fringes of the Bazoft River have access to the roads to Shahr-e-Kord and Masjed Soleiman. In its lengthy course the river meanders through forests, valleys and passes and hence supplies water to all the rural areas that it flows by, and ultimately joins the Karoon River. Here the Cherry Gorge adds to the fascinating surrounding beauty as this pass is known to be one of its kind, specially because of the dense forests around it.Error processing SSI file
Karoon River, Shahr-e-Kord & Brujen
The western and south western jurisdictions of the province consists of Lordegan, Khan Mirza, Felard, and southern Bazoft. It is through these regions that the various branches of the Karoon River flow. Hence providing recreational areas, due to certain elements which help to elevate circumstances, such as suitable weather conditions during summer months, existing tributaries or branches of the Karoon River and access to Khuzestan Province by the land route. Besides which the dense chestnut forests enhance the beauty en route.
Alongside this river rural settlements and temporary tribal settlements of the Bakhtiyari Tribe can be taken into account, moreover, this provides economic and social welfare in their lifestyle as well. This vicinity provides other attractions such as fishing, canoeing, swimming, resting places, as well as tribal areas or spaces and other places of interest are well worth mentioning.Error processing SSI file
Lordegan River, Lordegan
On the fringes of the Lordegan River lush rice fields come to view, especially in the months of spring and summer. Most of the rivers in the province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari have a wide variety of fish the most important being the Siah Shakuli a species of the Cyprinid. Besides which this area due to climatic conditions provides facilities for the nurturing of Trout.Error processing SSI file
Zayandeh Rood River, Shahr-e-Kord
This river flows its course from Garagoosh in the northeast to Chelvan near Saman and depicts a perfect recreational area in this province. This vicinity comprises of the villages of Gonagoosh, Garm Dareh, Markadeh, Qoochan, Sadeq Abad, Hovreh, Dashti, Cham Khalifeh, Cham Jangal, and Cham Chang which draw hordes of families to this area generally from the third week of the month of May till nearly the end of September.Error processing SSI file
Other Rivers, Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari
Other rivers in this province are named as follows: Kiyan River, Aaq Balaq River, Aab Vanak River, Koreh River, Sabz River, Khan Mirza River, Chelleh Khaneh River, Garm River, Khersan River, Aab Koohrang River, Aab Kori River, Aab Tungan River, Aab Jahanbeen River, Aab Dareh Kal River, Aabha-e-Garfaq.They also provide recreation and leisure spots.Error processing SSI file


Waterfalls
Atashgah Waterfall, Lordegan
This waterfall is located in the southern part of the province, 40 km southeast of Lordgan, in a village called Atashgah . This village is in fact a narrow valley brimming with natural and fresh beauty. The valley besides its picturesque beauty has a turbulent stream running through it, over the gypsum and limestone as well as being sheltered with archaic trees such as walnut and chestnuts. Due to the inclination of the terrain various other smaller waterfalls are also present. In spite of its moderately warm climate, the valley itself experiences cool weather. About 200 m. of this valley, two other large waterfalls add to the scenic beauty of the environment thus providing a recreational spot.Error processing SSI file
Dareh Eshq Waterfall, Farsan
This waterfall is more than 100 m. height and gushes out from the heart of the mountain in such a way which is considered as a spectacular sight of its own. It can be noted as one of the tallest waterfalls in Iran, having a vast space underneath, alongside which the Karoon River lazily continues on its course. Opposite the site of this waterfall, comes in to view wonderful chestnut trees that enhance the scene. Besides which, between the two rural settlements of Dareh Eshq and Durak Shah Puri pomegranate orchards as well as lush rice fields come within sight.Error processing SSI file
Kordi Sabz Kooh Waterfall, Lordegan
This waterfall is located to the north east of the township of Lordegan and it originates from passes of Kareh Bast and Pol-e-Khodafarin. This waterfall due to its majestic height and surrounding beauty is worth seeing. In the vicinity of Sabz Kooh other waterfalls are also present with suitable height and volume. From this view, Qizel Waterfall can be pointed out.Error processing SSI file


Altitudes and Summits
In province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari about 16 important peaks exist, which are said to be more that 3,5000 m. in height. Majority of these peaks are in the Zagross Mountain Ranges that is located to the west of this province. The highest peak being the Zard Kooh peak 4,500 m. in attitude. A list of important peaks or summits is given below along with their geographical locations.Error processing SSI file
Bareh Haye Dalanak Mountain, Hafshejan, Shahr-e-Kord
This peak is covered with seasonal glaciers. Mountaineers ascend to the peak through Hafashjan after passing a long valley (Seyed Qani garden) and also Dalanak seasonal glacier.Error processing SSI file
Dena Mountain, Hafshejan, Shahr-e-Kord
The track to the said peak begins at Hafashjan. After crossing Kollak garden and lower and upper Kamar Qarchi gardens, mountain climbers ascend the flat rocks on skirts of this mountain and finally by passing through that, they reach Dena peak.Error processing SSI file
Haft Tanan Mountain, Farsan
This peak rises to more than 4,000 m. and is a favorite spot for mountain climbers. In the lower altitudes, the Kulunchi Mountains exists at a height of 3,988 m.Error processing SSI file
Kooh-e-Sookhteh Mountain, Shahr-e-Kord
This peak is about 4,000 m. above sea level, its mountaineering tracks begin from the village of Dastna. There is a primitive shelter in this route which is extended to the gardens under the rocks of this peak. At the end of these gardens there is a rocky area and mountain climbers with the aid of suitable rock climbing facilities can ascend to the main peak. From here there is a track towards Tang Darkesh Varkesh. The natural sceneries of the peak route are magnificent and interesting.Error processing SSI file
Saldarvan Mountain, Shahr-e-Kord
This peak stands at a height of 4,000 m. and is accessible from the plains of Jonaqan after crossing the Jonaqan River towards Tang Dareh and Dareh Karefi. From this peak there is a track towards Cheshmeh Pirhar and towards Tang Daresh Vareshk. These tracks can be used by mountain climbers.Error processing SSI file
Shah-e-Shahidan Mountain, Shahr-e-Kord
Around this peak, at the heights of 4,000 m., 4,100 m. and 4,220 m. there are some glaciers. Access to the peak originates from Chilgerd and the route of Shah Shahidan Mountain and connects to Mount Karkonan. En route, near the peak, there is a shelter for the temporary rest of mountain climbers.Error processing SSI file
Other Altitudes and Summits, Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari
In addition to above, there are various other peaks and summits in this territory which are 2300-4500m in height. They are named as follows: Zard Kooh, Sabz Kooh, Nileh Rood, Takht-e-Shah, Zari Kooh, Kelar, Sar Sabz, Khoshk Rood, Shah Neshin, Khakestari Kooh, Kamisian, Nahr Kooh, Sefidoon, Robat Kooh, Zaqeh Kooh, Booneh, Shahan and Karivar Kooh.Error processing SSI file


Forests
In the province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari, due to various factors such as climate, topography and soil, there is a coverage of a variety of vegetations. The vegetation densities increase from east to west. The forests of this province run along the ribbon of the Zagross Mountain Ranges (stretching 1600 km from Kurdestan to Fars). These forests cover an area of approximately 307,000 hectares. The province natural forests start as a ribbon from the Bazoft Mountains and end up at the heights of Felard. The positional characteristics of the forestry areas of the province are as given below:
Ardal