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Kuhrang County, a Region Known as the Roof of Iran

The General Characteristics of Kuhrang County

Kuhrang County, located on the slopes of the Zagros Mountains Range, is a beautiful touristic region in Chaharmahal va Bakhtiari Province. It is a good destination for you to travel in the summer and enjoy its stunning nature and temperate weather.

Kuhrang County has extremely cold snowy winters, and the height of snow reaches about 10 meters. This characteristic has turned it to an ideal region for winter recreations such as Chelgerd Ski Resort.

Kuhrang has a high importance both historically and archeologically due to the Neanderthal remains dating back to 11000 years ago. Being in a high level above the sea, the county is known as the roof of Iran. The county is also called region of the roaring springs due to numerous springs existing in the region.

a roaring river in Kuhrang County

Chelgerd, a Beautiful Small City in Kuhrang County

Chelgerd is the capital of Kuhrang. A majority of people in Chelgerd are Bakhtiari Nomads and speak in Luri language.

This small city has a cold mountainous climate and encompasses the most important ski resort of Kuhrang which hosts many skiers. So, many tourists travel to Chelgerd to prepare themselves for climbing Zardkouh Mount.

Chelgerd ski resort in Kurang County

Kuhrang County, the Destination of the Most Important Nomads in Warm Seasons

Kuhrang County is the destination of Bakhtiari Nomads, the largest Iranian nomads, in the summer. You can see their tents in the late spring and summer on the slopes of Zardkooh Mountain and surrounding plains.

Bakhtiari tribe is the most noble Iranian nomad, and their lifestyle reflects the beautiful manifests of the nature. So, it is so fascinating for domestic and foreign tourists to explore their culture and way of life. They can get to see Bakhtiari Nomads and live based on their lives for a few days.

The immigration path of Bakhtiari Tribe is so dangerous. Because they should pass heights and roaring impassible rivers to reach a spot and spend summer or winter. Today, many Bakhtiari Nomads settle down today and don’t immigrate anymore, but some of them still adhere their immigration traditions.

Nomadic woman in Kuhrang county

Zardkhouh, One of the Richest Iranian Nature Reserves in Kuhrang County

Zardkooh sub-Range, located near Kuhrang County, is one of the richest nature reserves in Iran. Because it is the origin of two large water-rich rivers of Iran, the Zayandeh Rud and the Karun River.

The slopes of Zardkooh Mountains are the summer residence of Bakhtiari Nomads. So, the combination of nomadic black tents and lush slopes creates a spectacular landscape for tourists. In addition, the medicinal plants growing in this region has increased its beauty.

Kolunchin Mount is the highest spot of the Zardkouh Mountains. With a height of 4220 meters, Kolunchin is the second highest mount in the Zagros Range of Mountains. So, it is the most popular destination for mountain climbing in the Zagros after Dena Mountain. This range of mountains also enjoys one of the most beautiful mountaineering routs through which you can see permanent glaciers and spas.

The Most Famous Attractions of Kuhrang County

Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall

Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall is situated near Chelgerd City in a village of the same name. It is one of the most beautiful and water-rich waterfalls in Kuhrang.

The nature surrounding Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall is so pristine and spectacular. It is also home to Fritillaries. So, the beautiful plains of this region host tourists and nomads in the spring and summer.

Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall also gets so attractive in the winter. Because the cold weather results in creating the icicles some of which reach 1 meter. As a result, we can claim that Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall is spectacular in all seasons.

Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall

Deimeh Spring in Kuhrang County, a Main Branche of the Zayandeh Rud

Deimeh Spring, a famous attraction of Kuhrang County, is located in a village of the same name, near Chelgerd City. Of the other attractions, we can mention the Fritillaria Plain, Kuhrang Snowy Tunnel and Chelgerd Ski Resort.

Deimeh Spring enjoys the most beneficial types of water in the world. Because it originates from Zard Kooh Heights and includes minerals; the locals highly believe in its health benefits. This spring is one of the main branches of the Zayandeh Rud River.

Deimeh Spring in Kuhrang County

The Fritillaria Plain

If you are interested to get familiar with the main habitat of Fritillarias, we recommend you traveling to Kuhrang. The Fritillaria Plain is one of the spectacular attractions of this region. The best time to visit the plain is May. At this time many tourists travel to the area in order to see this rare beautiful flower species.

Fritillaria is a national is classified as endemic and unique plants of Iran. The petals of this red beautiful flower are downwards. This species has a short lifespan, and you can see them just a few weeks a year.

Among the locals this flower species is also known as Ashk-e Siavash (literally means Siavash’s tear) and Ashk-e Maryam (literally means Maryam’s tear). Ashk-e Siavash refers to an Iranian myth, according to which the Fritillarias grow out of Siavash’s blood, an Iranian hero. Ashk-e Maryam also refers to the dew drops on the flowers.

Kuhrang county Spring

Kuhrang Spring, a roaring spring at the heart of the Zard Kooh, flows into Kuhrang Dam. It beautifies the region on its way. If you follow the Kuhrang Spring you will sea the nomads who live in the nature. Their black tents have doubled the beauty of the region.

Water Transmission Tunnels

The water transmission tunnels are the last attraction to visit. The tunnels, built to transfer Kuhrang’s water to the Zayandeh Roud, date back to 1953. There are also two more tunnels, each of them was constructed in 1971 and 1991.

Water Transmission Tunnels

Travelling to Kuhrang, the Nature Paradise of Iran

If you are interested in hiking, don’t forget to visit Kuhrang County on your trip to Iran. This region is the paradise of Iran. The best time to visit this region is spring in which the nature shows off its beauty and attracts all nature lovers.

Remember that the nature of Iran has a high diversity. So, two important natural reserves of Iran are registered in UNESCO World Heritage Site. While unique forests stretch in the north of Iran, the center and south of Iran is covered by mysterious deserts. In addition, the west of Iran is surrounded by the beautiful Zagros Range of Mountains.

1001 Nights Tours has included Kuhrang in some of its tours. Click here to know more about such tours. You can also click here to read about the world heritage of Iran’s nature. For more proposals regarding special tours, don’t hesitate to drop us an email.