Sightseeing places in Zanjan in summer

In the northwestern part of the country, there is a green province. Zanjan is one of the cold provinces of Iran, and in the summer, with its waterfalls and strange and special attractions, it is noticed along with the historical attractions. If you are planning to travel to Zanjan in summer, we will continue to introduce the attractions of this beautiful province.

Sights of Zanjan in summer

This province is less known than other regions with good weather in summer, and because of this, the sights of Zanjan have remained pristine and untouched. In the summer season, despite all kinds of natural attractions, Zanjan is more spectacular than any other season. The list of Zanjan attractions in summer is:

Sharshar waterfall

This waterfall is located in the northwest of Zanjan. This beautiful waterfall that you will need to walk for 1 hour to reach. Sharshar waterfall is located on the way of Teham dam and after the dam is drained, it will be completely submerged. Teham Dam is under construction for the drinking water of Zanjan city. One of the reasons for the high sales of chartered plane tickets to this destination is to visit this tourist attraction.

El Daghi

This place, which is known as Bam Zanjan, is suitable for visiting at night. El Daghi with various entertainment and a beautiful view of the city can be a good option for visiting Zanjan in summer. If you like to have fun, this place with good weather is suitable for you.

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Katlekhor Cave

One of the most beautiful caves in Iran and the world is Katlekhor, due to the high transparency of the limestone. This cave belongs to the second geological period and its age is the same as Ali Sadr cave. With its great popularity among cavers, people from all over the country travel to Zanjan to have fun and exercise in this exciting cave. The great distance of some cities in the east of the country from the cave has caused the last-minute plane tickets to this destination to be bought more often in the summer season to visit the cave.

Fairy Lake

Fairy Lake, which is also known as Khandaqlo Lake, is located in the small village of Mahenshan. This lake is suitable for swimming and fishing in summer with warm weather. Also, in July, the surrounding area of ​​the lake is filled with purple flower blossoms, which gives it a beautiful attraction.

Qezel Ozon River

One of the rivers full of water in Iran, which originates from Chehl Cheshme mountains in Kurdistan, is Qezel Ozon River. This river with plenty of fish and scenic attractions also passes through Zanjan and many people travel to this province in summer to visit the river.

Surkhabad protected area

At a distance of 18 kilometers from the center of Zanjan, the protected area of ​​Surkh Abad is located. One of the rare species of Iranian deer lives in this area. Also, different types of animals and birds can be found in this area. The beautiful nature of the Sork Abad protected area and the presence of many red flowers have given this area its name, and the hot spring and mineral water of Vannaq, the Welider glacier, the cold water meadow and the Sorkhemesh waterfall are among the main attractions of this area.

Dagahi waterfall

One of the beautiful waterfalls of Zanjan province, which can be visited only in summer due to its high altitude, is Dagahi waterfall. This waterfall is located in the village of the same name in Tarem Zanjan region (India, Iran). Degahi waterfall is located at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level and is considered one of the beautiful waterfalls of this province in summer.

Shilander

One of the terraced villages of Iran that is less visited is Shilander village. This village is located in the Tarem region of Zanjan with its untouched nature. The existence of pristine waterfalls and springs as well as deep valleys around the village has made this area suitable for sightseeing and canyoning.

Sheet village

Like the northern provinces of Iran, this village is green and covered with clouds. Sheet village is considered one of the most beautiful areas of Zanjan. The presence of two rivers surrounding the village and orchards of cherries, pomegranates and figs have made this village more popular for tourists in the summer.

Genie Chimney

The Grand Canyon of Iran, which is called the Genie Chimney, is located in Zanjan. This beautiful valley, where the geological phenomenon called Hoodo is located, is one of the most beautiful areas of Zanjan and many have visited it in the past years. The different nature of this valley and the shape of its rocks are spectacular in summer.

Soltanieh dome

On the way from Tehran to Zanjan and among the bushes around Zanjan, Soltanieh Dome is located. This dome with a brick structure and a turquoise dome is visible from far away. This dome is considered the oldest brick building in the world and was used as a sundial in the past.

The storks castle

Another attraction of Tarem and Mahenshan region is the stork castle. This castle, which has emerged near the Qezal Ozon river, is considered one of the beautiful and unique attractions of the region. If you are interested in visiting these beautiful birds, go to this part of the mountain surrounded by storks in the summer season. The presence of river water and suitable food has made about 500 pairs of storks live in this area.

Summary

The summer of Zanjan has a different atmosphere, the presence of natural and scenic attractions along with the historical attractions and rich culture of this province has made the summer of this province to see more Iranian tourists. What was your experience of the summer trip in Zanjan? Share your thoughts with us.