Oramanat village Complete travel guide + photos

If you have heard anything about Kurdistan's attractions, you can probably feel what a unique atmosphere awaits you in Oramanat village! This village, which is known as the best tourism pole in the west of Iran, is a historical village with many secrets. Therefore, on a trip to Uramanate Kurdistan, you should prepare yourself to see amazing historical sights. The trip to this area can become much more memorable; If you are with an experienced person. Therefore, we recommend that before you pack your bags and go to Oramanat village, in this article Fly Today tourism magazineBe with us and read our audible narratives from this region.

Where is Oramanat village?

Where is Oramanat village? This question is one of those questions for which we do not have a clear answer! The reason is the vastness of this area. As far as to draw it accurately, we have to look at the world map.

Oraman is the name of a two-part region in western Iran and eastern Iraq, the largest part of which is located in Kurdistan and Kermanshah, and the smaller part is located in Halabja, Iraq. In Kurdistan, cities such as Sanandaj, Kamiyaran and Sarovabad, and in Kermanshah cities such as Paveh, Javanroud, Nusud and Nodsheh are under the shadow of Oraman region. Therefore, Oraman, this beautiful and winding plain should be considered a common attraction between Iran and Iraq.

If you do not know Kurdistan well, in the article Sights of KurdistanGet to know the attractions of this beautiful area.

Access route to Oraman village

The path to reach the pure plain of Oraman is not as difficult as drawing its map! To travel to Oramanat, Kurdistan, just get into your car and drive 660 kilometers from Tehran to Saveh, Hamadan, Sanandaj, Sarovabad and Oraman. If you are planning to travel to this area by plane, first buy a plane ticket from Tehran to Sanandaj, then from Sanandaj, take the various cars that are available to reach this magnificent village.

The history of Oramanat village

We can talk for hours about the brilliant history of Oramanat region, and we still don't have enough time to show the ancient history of this region! As it can be seen from the evidence and historical monuments, Oramanat village is more than 40 thousand years old. This can be fully understood from the works and inscriptions left in this area, especially in Hajij village. Antelope bones, Assyrian inscriptions, stone tools of cave dwellers, large stone graves and the remains of ovens, all take us to a prehistoric period; A period that belongs to the Paleolithic and Iron Age and there was almost no sign of the invention of writing.

It is interesting to know that Uramanate Kurdistan has seen many historical governments such as Achaemenids, Greeks, Assyrians and Medes. It is also known as Oraman Takht for this reason. Because the locals believe that this area was once the seat of government of different kings.

The reason for naming Oraman

We mentioned the name of Oraman Takht, it is not bad to mention the origin and meaning of Oraman. There are many narratives about the naming of this area and why. We are not going to exaggerate by listing all these narratives.

Accept from us only this famous narration that Uraman, which is also known as Huraman, is a combination of two words Hura and Man. If we translate Hora into Avestan, it will mean the sun, and if we refer to the beliefs of the natives of this region, it will mean Ahuramazda. Therefore, Oraman can mean the house of Ahuramazda or the house of the sun.

Dialect and religion of Oraman people

Sometimes people mistakenly consider the dialect of Oramanat village as Kurdish language. But in fact, the dialect of Oraman people is Oramani or Horamani language, which is categorized as Gorani and Zaza dialects. The people of Oramanat village followed Zoroastrianism before Islam. At present, the majority of people in this village are Sunnis. In addition, a small number of Sufis and Dervishes still live in this area.

Architecture of Oraman village

You might think that the mountainous nature of this region has limited the actions of the native house builders and architects. But we must say with complete surprise and amazement that this very limitation has made the house builders into tasteful and thoughtful architects; So much so that the result of their art can be considered one of the most unique masterpieces in the whole of Iran.

The architecture of rural houses in Oraman is implemented in a stepped manner. For this reason, it is better known as the village of Hazarmasouleh in Iran, rather than being known as Oraman. In this style of architecture, as you know, the roof of every house is the yard of another house. The amazing thing about this architectural style is the carved mountain stones that make up the materials of every house; Stones that don't need any mortar to connect to each other, and this makes tourists even more surprised!

If you look at the terraced houses of Oramanat village from a distance, you will see a pyramid with an ancient castle on top of it. The location of the houses on the steep slope of the mountain is another picture of the outlook of this village, which is wonderfully aligned with its natural scenery.

Weather in Oraman village

Oramanat village is a mountainous region with relatively cold weather. To the mountainous atmosphere of this region, add an image of green plains and gardens full of springs to imagine a complete picture of this region in your mind.

Oraman village has a unique variety of plant species, which causes a moderate climate in the hot seasons of the year. Wild pistachio, oak, fig, walnut, artichoke, rhubarb and sorrel trees are among the trees and vegetation of this area. Add to all these beauties the presence of large forests with tall beautiful trees that exist in the corners of this land and provide more refreshment and vitality to this area.

The best time to travel to Uramanat

As we said, Oraman village is one of the mountainous regions of the country, where the cold weather sometimes lasts until spring. Therefore, the best time to travel to this area is late spring and summer.

It would be unfair if, along with the mountainous air of this region, we do not describe its beautiful and stunning scenery. When spring comes, Oraman can be considered a piece of heaven in the west of Iran. Therefore, we recommend that you plan your trip to Oramanat Kurdistan in such a way that you dream of May in this region. In May of Oraman, you will see another image of the spring season that you have never seen before!

places Spectacular Oramanat | A collection of historical and natural attractions

Is it possible that the village of Oraman Takht in Kurdistan, with all this size and this brilliant history, is devoid of any tourist attractions? This area is full of historical, natural and religious attractions that you need to spend hours to see each one to get a great understanding of its eye-catching details. In the following, we will introduce you to the most famous tourist attractions that will make your trip to Uramanate Kurdistan memorable. So be with us.

Oraman Castle An ancient tower belonging to the pre-Islamic period

If you look at the stepped and pyramid-shaped houses of Oramanat village, you will see an ancient castle located right at the top of the pyramid. This castle is the first and best tourist attraction that you can visit on your trip to Oramant Kurdistan.

It seems that this magnificent castle was a refuge for the Safavids to attack the Ottomans in ancient times. Currently, there are many stories about the history of this castle. Some consider it only a guide and some believe that this castle had a protective and security aspect. What is certain is that Oraman Castle is very old and belongs to the pre-Islamic period.

• Address: Kurdistan province, Sarovabad city, Oraman district.

Garan Bridge A historical attraction from ancient times

Among the other historical attractions of Oraman village, we can mention the Garan bridge, whose appearance is a good example of its ancient history. This bridge, which is also known as Kordlan Bridge, is located 10 kilometers from the northeastern side of Marivan city. The age of this bridge is attributed to the Sassanid period; But stories of its restoration in the Safavid period by the reigning king of that time, that is, Ardalan, are also told.

• Address: Kurdistan province, 10 km from the northeastern side of Marivan city.

Oramanat Jame Mosque A glory of Iranian Islamic architecture

One of the most unique tourist attractions of Oramanat village is the Grand Mosque of this area, which is unmatched anywhere in Iran! This old building is made of walnut wood. If you look carefully, you can see traces of slim designs and delicate inlays in its interior architecture. Uramanat Grand Mosque is considered an extraordinary tourist attraction for all tourists with any belief and taste.

• Address: Kurdistan province, Oraman region, Sarovabad city, Hejij street, Nodsheh street.

Tomb of Pirshalyar The great tomb of a man from history

On your trip to Uramanat, Kurdistan, you will come across a stone building decorated with a green dome, which is known as the biggest religious tourist attraction in this region. This stone building, which is located between Takht Sani, Pirrostam, Mele Asb and Kusalan mountains, belongs to the tomb of one of the great men of Oraman village, Pirshalyar.

The people of this region have a special devotion to Pirshalyar and believe that many great miracles have happened in this region due to the blessing of his existence. This great man is one of the special disciples of Sufi and the famous Iranian poet Sheikh Abdul Qadir; In addition, he is also considered as one of the descendants of Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS). The combination of all these relationships has made the local people of Oraman respect this person very much. This devotion and respect can be well seen in the rituals and customs of the people of this region.

• Address: Kurdistan province, Sarovabad city, Hajij street, Nodsheh street.

Attractions around Oramanat village

It is a shame not to mention the tourist attractions around this region in our trip to Uramanat Kurdistan. If you travel to this beautiful plain, be sure to allocate time to visit the attractions around Oraman in your travel plan. In the following, you can get to know some of the famous sights around Oraman.

Bell spring One of the best sights around Oramanat village

One of the sights around Oraman in the spring is Bell Spring, which should not be missed at any cost. This spring, which has the same name as one of the Babylonian gods, is located 2 kilometers from Hajij village. The source of this natural spring is the Shahu Mountains of Kermanshah; But it also finds its way to Kurdistan. Listening to the beautiful sound of bubbling water and touching the cool water of this spring is one of the best pleasures that you can experience thanks to the Bell spring.

• Address: Kurdistan province, Oraman Takht district, Kermanshah city, 2 km from Hejij village.

Leila river The muddy river of the locals

Another sight to see near Oramanat village is the Leila River, which is 50 kilometers long. It is interesting to know that Leila means muddy river in the Kurdish dialect. The source of this clear river starts from Mount Bandgaz in Daulatabad village and its route leads to Darbandikhan Dam in Iraq.

• Address: Kurdistan province, Daulatabad village.

Jalaneh pass One of the most amazing sights on a trip to Uramanate Kurdistan

When traveling to Kurdistan's Oramanat, add Jalane Pass to your sightseeing list. This gorge, which is located right on the way from Sarovabad to Oramant village, has a depth of several meters. The starting point of the route of this spectacular attraction is Darki village, which continues to the northwest of Kamale village in Oramanat Takht village. In winter, this pass is often covered with snow and passing through it has its own difficulties. But with the arrival of the hot season, Jalane pass becomes one of the best natural attractions of Oraman village.

• Address: Kurdistan province, Sarovabad road to Oramanat village.

Sirvan River; The widest river in Uramanat

Another attraction around Oramanat village is the Sirvan River, which separates this area from Sarovabad. The source of this wide river is Zarrab and Marivan in Kurdistan. After a long and winding passage through the west, southwest and center of Kurdistan, the Sirwan River joins the Lily River and from there it goes to Iraq. Iraq is definitely not the end of this wide and long river. Diyala River, Tigris River and Persian Gulf are the final destinations of Sirvan.

Sirvan river hides many sights to change the mood of tourists, and perhaps the best is the special animal and plant species of this region. Seeing Persian squirrels and oak trees is just one of the amazing attractions of this area. Boating is also one of the pure pastimes that you will regret if you don't experience it!

• Address: Kurdistan province, 75 km away from Marivan city.

Ghori Castle Cave The largest water cave in the Middle East

If you are hesitating to select the places of interest in Oramanat village, put Ghori Qala cave on your priority list without delay. This cave dates back to millions of years ago. It is also known as the largest water cave in the Middle East. All these things have made Ghori Qala Cave a spectacular and pristine attraction. This cave is not only of historical and ancient value; The existence of rare bats called Moshi Goshi has made the biological aspect of this area important.

• Address: Kurdistan province, 25 km from Ravansar city, Kermanshah, near Qori Qala village.

Darki village One of the best attractions for traveling to Kurdistan

In the heart of the Zagros mountains and in the central part of Sarovabad city, there is a village with good weather, called Derki village. This village has two high mountain ranges named Avalan and Dalani, which can be an attractive option for tourists to hike.

• Address: Satan Kurdistan, Oraman region, central part of Sarovabad city.

Customs and traditions of the people of Oraman region

One of the attractive parts of traveling to Uramanat Kurdistan is participating in the magnificent ceremony of Pirshalyar, which is held every year in the month of Bahman. The story of this ceremony goes back to about 600 years ago.

At that time, there lived a person named Seyed Mustafa, nicknamed Pirshalyar, who was said to be a Zoroastrian nobleman and a descendant of Jamasb. The story of this person's popularity among the people of Oramanat begins with his wedding ceremony. It is said that at that time, the ruler of Bukhara had a deaf and mute daughter whom doctors were unable to treat. The ruler of the city announces that any man who provides the means for his daughter's healing will choose him as his daughter's wife.

At the same time, Pirshalyar's reputation for purity and honesty reached the ruler's ears. Hakim also goes to Pirshalyar's house with his daughter; But before reaching this great man's house, the ruler's daughter, Baharkhatun, regains her hearing and can speak well! Hakim, who is very happy about his daughter's healing, marries Bahar Khatun to Pirshalyar and asks people to celebrate this auspicious day for many years.

The people of Oraman, who have a special devotion to Pirshalyar, express their heartfelt love to this great person by holding a festival every year in Bahman. During a three-day ceremony, they set up a table of delicious food and invite happiness to this area by performing sama and mystical dances and drumming. At the end of the ceremony, they go to Pirshalyar's tomb and by kissing the grave of this honorable man, they ask him for their heart's needs. At the end, they welcome the villagers with yogurt and bread, and this is how they announce the end of their mystical ceremony.

Local dishes of Oraman village

The food menu of Oramanat village has a unique variety. In this village, you can experience different flavors of the village's famous breads such as Shelkineh, Barsaq and Kalaneh. We have good news for those who are fans of Ash! The people of this region are very skilled in cooking different dishes such as buttermilk soup and bulgur lentil soup. But the most attractive of all of these is Oraman's kebab and stew, which if you try it once, you will forever be fascinated by the hand-cooked dishes of the artistic women of this village! Grilled fish, Kurdish kebab, artichoke stew, rhubarb stew, artichoke and fried celery (Kairmeh) are among the local dishes of Oramanat village.

Souvenirs of Oraman village

In addition to its attractions and spectacles, Oramanat village also has famous souvenirs. It would be a shame to leave this heavenly city without buying its precious souvenirs. In the following, we will accompany you in buying souvenirs by introducing some of the delicious foods and valuable handicrafts of this region:

• Carpets, felts and rugs;
• basket;
• Givah (Klash);
• wooden containers;
• cane;
• tambourine;
• rug
• Shawl with goat hair;
• Beaded fabrics and garments;
• local dress including kalash, chokheh, kalit shawl and dastar;
• Saji bread;
• All kinds of local soups such as buttermilk soup, string soup, curd soup, etc.;
• local cookies;
• Kalaneh local bread;
• Livestock and garden products.

Stay in Oraman village

To stay in Oraman Takht, there are many options that you can choose according to your taste, budget and needs. This area has both stylish hotels and villas, suites, guesthouses and eco-tourism houses. It is up to you which of these things you choose for your stay in this area. In the following, we provide you with a short list of the best hotels in this city.

Zarivar Marivan Hotel

One of the best hotels you can choose in Oramanat village is Zarivar Marivan Hotel. This hotel with 7 floors and 42 rooms is located in the city of Marivan, near Zarivar Lake, and it is only 2 hours away from Oraman village. Zaribar Lake is one of the most beautiful Sights of Marivan Are.

Maybe the normal facilities of this hotel do not meet your expectation of staying in a luxury hotel; But definitely, the view facing the mountain, forest and lake of the rooms will make you happy to stay in this hotel forever. The amenities of Zarivar Hotel include restaurant, laundry, air conditioning system, elevator, furniture, parking, wardrobe, mini bar with a fee, bathroom and breakfast.

• Address: Kurdistan, Marivan, located on Lake Blvd., Zarivar Hotel, Marivan.

Shadi Oraman Hotel

If nothing is as important to you as the cleanliness of the hotel rooms, Shadi Hotel will be a suitable option for staying in Oramanat. Shadi Hotel has a stone look and is located in Oramanat area. The amenities of this hotel include bathroom, refrigerator, furniture, wardrobe and drawer, TV and telephone, cooling and heating system and breakfast.

• Address: Kurdistan, Marivan, Sarovabad city, Oraman Takht city.

Celine Oraman Hotel

Another famous hotel in Oraman village is Selin Hotel, which is only 15 kilometers away from this area. This hotel is located 20 km from Hajij village and in the heart of Selin village. By staying at Celine Hotel, you can start every morning with a lovely view of the green and pure nature of this area. The amenities of this hotel are very ordinary; But the warm and friendly atmosphere and its beautiful view make this hotel attractive.

• Address: 20 km from Hajij village, located in Selin village.

Oramanat village A perfect effect of nature painting

There are many attractions waiting for you on your trip to Uramanate Kurdistan. These attractions are so magnificent and stunning that we are sure that after seeing them, you will choose not only the north and south, but also the west of Iran for your trip. We have tried our best to depict for you a corner of the beauty of this heavenly region by describing all the sights of Oramanat village. Now it's time to continue this path and meet the most heavenly region of western Iran! We are also impatiently waiting to read your pure experiences from the trip to Oramanat Kurdistan.

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