Kohrang city Getting to know the attractions of Kohrang

Kohrang city is called the land of boiling and clear springs. Kohrang is a city of thousands of colors, where nothing but beauty and greenery can be seen in every part of it. If we are going to make a list of the best tourist attractions in Iran, Kohrang will be on the top of our list. The natural attractions of this city are so magnificent and spectacular that tourists call it by a different name every time!

Sometimes it is called the White Heaven of Iran and some people know it as Bam Iran. Iran's snowy capital is also colored in winters; It means the best place to experience winter fun! We in this article from Flytoday tourism magazineWe are going to introduce the city of Kohrang and its beauties. If you don't know where Kohrang is and what attractions it has in its heart, reading this article is the best opportunity to get to know this city.

In which province is Kohrang?

Kohrang city is one of the most ancient cities of Iran, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari. This beautiful and historical city is only 130 kilometers away from Shahrekord and about 7 hours away from the capital of Iran. Kohrang has an area of ​​3,684 square kilometers and has a population of 41,000. This city reaches Isfahan and Lorestan provinces from the north, Ardal city from the south, Farsan city from the east, and Khuzestan province from the west. The ethnicity of the people of this city is Lori and Il Bakhtiari and their dialect is Lori Bakhtiari.

Kohrang weather

The presence of high mountains in the city of Kohrang, such as Zardkoh, has created a cool and moderate climate in the summer season and a rainy and cold climate in the winter for this region. It is interesting to know that Kohrang is known as the second rain pole in Iran after Anzali Port. The average annual rainfall in this area is estimated at around 1400 mm.

Access guide to Kohrang

If you live in the capital, to reach Kohrang city, just take a 530 km route towards Qom, Kashan and Shahrekord. Upon reaching Shahrekord, you will be only about 90 kilometers away from Kohrang. The route from Shahrekord to Kohrang passes through Farsan road. If you stopped in Shahrekord, to Sightseeing places in Shahrekord visit too

Kohrang attractions Spectacular sights and thousands of colors

There are many places of interest in Kohrang and its tourist attractions; From natural springs and fresh water to high and beautiful mountains that are the shelter of raging rivers. The plains of overturned tulips, spectacular waterfalls and fresh meadows of this region attract millions of tourists every year. Next, join us to review the most important attractions of this region.

Kohrang spring Flowing blue in the heart of the mountain

Kohrang city is the birthplace of wide and long springs, each of which has its own visual appeal. The head of all the springs in this city is the Kohrang spring, which originates from the heights of the Zardkoh mountain range and after passing through a winding path, it joins the Zayandeh River.

In addition to creating freshness and greenery in its path, this spring is also considered a good host for Iliati ceremonies. Therefore, by visiting the Kohrang spring, tourists can see the infinite beauty of nature and learn about the beautiful culture of the people of this land.

Unfortunately, the Kohrang spring has dried up due to various reasons, including the lack of rainfall in Iran. However, there are still beauties around this spring that can compensate for the dryness of this spring.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Kohrang County, Dimeh Village, 2 km from Chalgerd

Kayseri protected area A safe haven for animal and plant species

When traveling to Kohrang, don't miss visiting the Kayseri protected area. This area, which is considered to be one of the high-traffic tourist areas in Kohrang city, has an area of ​​more than 10,000 hectares. Kayseri region has a cold and dry climate and it has two parts due to the presence of the Shahryar River.

This protected area is a safe haven for various animal and plant species. In this area, you can witness the presence of plants such as hawthorn, flower of longing, goon, mahur and artichoke. In addition, the presence of animals such as leopards, foxes, bears, all kinds of snakes, fish and birds such as sargape, golden eagle and partridge doubles the excitement of visiting this area for tourists.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Kohrang County.

Chama Ice Cave | The biggest ice attraction in Del Kohrang

One of the rarest and most amazing natural attractions that you can visit on your trip to Kohrang is Chama Ice Cave. This cave, which is called Chima in Bakhtiari dialect, is located 25 kilometers from Chalgerd city and in the vicinity of Sheikh Alikhan village. Piles of snow, frozen candles and layers of ice are among the wonders inside this cave, sometimes their height reaches 50 meters. It is interesting to know that there are ice masses in this cave in four seasons. Therefore, even on your summer trip to Kohrang city, you will have the chance to see huge ice masses in this cave.

The great attraction of this cave is not only limited to its visual beauty; This cave is also known as the largest source of fresh water in Iran. Melted ice and snow in Chama cave create the sweetest and coldest water spring in Iran, which connects to the Kohrang Dam and provides Guwara water to the people.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Kohrang, 25 km away from Chalgerd city.

Dime spring A beautiful effect from the high altitudes of Kohrang

One of the best sights on a trip to Kohrang in the cool season of the year is the Dime Spring, which literally captivates every tourist. This spring, which is located in the village of Dime and 10 km from the city of Chalgerd, originates from the heights of Zardkoh.

The first attraction of this spring is its healing properties; Only a small amount of spring water can cure kidney diseases or dental problems such as caries to a great extent. Another attraction of the spring is its pristine and beautiful nature with tall oak trees that can be seen around it. It is worth mentioning that next to the Dime spring, there are many amenities such as pavilions and shops for the comfort of tourists.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, 10 km from Chalgerd city, Dimeh village.

Barde Castle A souvenir from the Qajar era

The trip to Kohrang city becomes more fruitful; If you include time in your tourism list, visit Barde historical castle. This valuable historical castle, which is a relic of the Qajar era, is located in a village with the same name and 40 km from Shahrekord.

According to the narrated traditions, Bardeh Castle is an ancient work belonging to two khans of Chaharlang, named Mohammad Hasan Khan and Mohammad Khan Darabi. The architecture of this castle, which includes 4 towers, a vestibule, stables, a bathroom and a square plan, was designed and implemented under the supervision of master Ismail Turkan.

In the architecture of Barde Castle, you can see two parts, inner and outer, each of which has its own visual appeal. The interior part of this castle includes a basement and ground floor, whose southern and northern sides are surrounded by living rooms. In the outer part of this tower, there is a stable and a stable, on top of which, the noble part of the castle is built with a completely separate road from the stable.

In the 4 corners of this castle, 4 circular towers can be seen, the western towers of the settlement and the eastern towers of the defensive shelter. The main gate of this building is located in the middle of the western side, dividing the castle into two halves, north and south. The materials used in the construction of this tower are a combination of clay, brick and stone. Currently, this fort is the residence of the heirs and descendants of Khan Il Chaharlang, which can be visited by all tourists.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, 40 km away from Shahrekord, Bardeh village.

Sar Aghasid village A full-fledged attraction in the heart of the mountain

Among other tourist attractions in Kohrang city is the village of Sar Aghasid, which is considered a full-fledged tourist attraction in its own way. This village, which is located in the heart of the green mountains of Zagros, is known as Masuleh Zagros due to the stepped architecture of the houses.

Historical documents and evidence prove to us that the village of Sir Aghasid, like all the villages carved in the heart of the mountain, belongs to the historical period of Pare Sangi; An era when people took refuge in the heart of the mountains to live.

The wisdom behind the naming of this village is the existence of a blessed Imamzadeh named Agha Isa, who apparently lived in this village with his family and relatives about 600 years ago. Of course, some locals say that the reason for the name Agha Sayyid is that Imamzadeh Sayyid is located on the south side of the village and the villagers' houses are built on high places overlooking Imamzadeh.

The authentic and traditional clothing of the people, special customs, authentic rural life and numerous natural attractions have made Aghasid village host to foreign tourists as well. It is interesting to know that this tourist village, despite all its attractions, has maintained the traditional form of rural life in this area due to various limitations such as the lack of gas. If you travel to Aghasid village in summer and spring, you can have a memorable meeting with the nomads of this region.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Kohrang County, 45 km away from Chalgerd City, central part of Miankoh District.

Laleh ForestTheOverturned A heavenly area in Kohrang

The plain of overturned tulips is also one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of Kohrang city, which, without a doubt, all the tourists in the world will enjoy seeing it. During the 2 or 3 weeks when this beautiful plain is full of colorful wild tulips, Kohrang receives the largest number of tourists. Almost everyone from everywhere goes to this dream area to experience the pleasure of seeing this magnificent paradise up close.

The area of ​​Dast Lale Tavegun Kohrang is about 3400 hectares. Locals often know upside-down tulips by other names such as Maryam's tears, Qalandari flower or Bagrio flower. Of course, we must say that the different names of this plain do not have the least effect on its indescribable beauty! If you want to watch the vast plain of overturned kohrang tulips, May will be the best time.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Kohrang County, 12 km away from Chalgerd city, Benwasteki village.

Bazeft River One of the pristine sights of Kohrang

Rivers and springs form the main identity of Kohrang city. One of the most famous of these rivers is the Bazeft River, which originates from the high altitudes of Manar, Zardkoh and Turk. The proximity of this river with the most beautiful and pristine forest area has created the most beautiful scenery in the beautiful nature of Kohrang. It might be interesting for you to know that the Bazeft River is one of the main springs of the Karun River, which has water in almost all seasons of the year. The course of this long and watery river passes through the oak forests of Zagros.

• Address: Kohrang, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province.

God bless Paul An ancient artifact from ancient times

On your trip to Kohrang, it's not a bad idea to treat yourself to the sweet moments of walking on God's Afarin Bridge in this area. This bridge, which is located on the Bazeft River, is a tourist attraction and, of course, a historical one that belongs to thousands of years ago. Khoda Afarin Bridge, which has been a place for nomads to cross for many years, is considered both a natural attraction and a completely historical work in Kohrang city.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, 140 km from Shahrekord, south side of Gazstan village.

Bazfat forest area A postcard of the green nature of Kohrang

In the heart of Kohrang city, there is a paradise area called Bazfat, which has forests, plains, springs and rivers and resembles a postcard of nature. This pristine area, which is one of the main and famous crossings for nomads, is located 180 km from Shahrekord. Among the towering mountains of this region, we should mention Tazar, Koh Cheri and Zardkoh, which have created a unique view for the Bazfat forest.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, 180 km from Shahrekord.

Kohrang tunnel A valuable work from the Safavid period

During your trip to Kohrang, we recommend that you also visit the Kohrang tunnel. This tunnel, which is also known as Kohrang water tunnel waterfall, is located in the vicinity of Chalgerd city. The source of Kohrang River is Zagros Heights and its final destination is Zayandeh River.

The idea of ​​constructing the Kohrang tunnel dates back to the Safavid era. The first tunnel of this area, which is about 2,900 meters long, was built during the Safavid Shah Abbas era, and with his death, this project was left unfinished. Finally, in 1332, the construction of the first tunnel of Kohrang was finished, and in 1364 and 1377, the second and third tunnels were put into operation in this area.

Kohrang tunnel is located in a very pleasant climate area with many tourist attractions. While staying in this area, you can also benefit from its many cultural and comfort facilities such as gazebos and craft stalls.

• Address: Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari Province, Kohrang County, near Chalgerd city.

Zardkoh The highest peak in Kohrang

The mountains are one of the best places where you can experience a sense of peace away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Zardkoh is one of these beautiful and rugged mountain ranges, which is located in the city of Kohrang and in central Zagros. You don't need to be a professional mountaineer to enjoy the pristine scenery around this mountain range. The surroundings of Zardkoh are full of sights that can be as enjoyable for you as climbing this peak.

The Zardkoh mountain range, which is also called Zardeh in the local dialect, is the source of many rivers, such as Kohrang, Bazfat, Karun, Zayandehrud, Dez, Shermak Ab, Shengi Ab, Kufi Ab, Lab, Zak Ab, Dareh Kal Ab and Dezdaran Ab. The presence of all these rivers has made Zardkoh more important among all the Zagros mountains.

It is interesting to know that this mountain range has countless peaks. The most famous of these peaks are Shah Shahidan, Haftanan, Dozordeh, Cheri, Klonchin, Kemer Biks, Kohnoo, Lem Li, Turk, Goleh Sega, Shengi, Haftanan, Kayseri and Chehl Kasht.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Kohrang County.

Sheikh Ali Khan waterfall A roaring attraction among the sights of Kohrang

The enchanting nature of Kohrang city has no shortage of sights to surprise tourists. Sheikh Ali Khan waterfall can be considered as one of these spectacular sights which is located in a village with the same name. This huge and roaring waterfall, which originates from the heights around the village, is full of water in all seasons of the year. With the difference that in the winter season, Qandil closes and displays completely icy, but eye-catching scenery in front of the eyes of tourists.

This waterfall is also very spectacular in summer. In this season, the rapid water of the waterfall passes through a steep valley and colorful flowers and fragrant plants and flows down. The cool breeze that blows from the descent of this waterfall is very enjoyable for tourists. The presence of medicinal plants and their pleasant fragrance in the nature of Kohrang is another attraction that makes this view much more spectacular.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, 12 km from Chalgerd city, entrance to Sheikh Ali Khan village.

Kohrang Dam 3 A source of drinking water supply

In Kohrang city and in the vicinity of Birgan village, there is an arch-shaped structure, which is known as a spectacular attraction in this area. This spectacular attraction, which is called Kohrang Dam, is the most important source for supplying drinking water to Kohrang and its surrounding cities. Besides, it can be the best place for your evening sightseeing and setting up camp in the beautiful city of Kohrang. It should be mentioned that this valuable structure is used to transfer water from the Berigan River to the Zayandeh Rood River.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Kohrang County, in the vicinity of Birgan village.

Stone lion A sign of bravery and courage of Kohrang people

Shirsangi can be seen as a symbol of Eilat Bakhtiari culture, for which no specific place has been defined. In other words, wherever you step in Kohrang city, you can see a sign of Shirsangi. The most places where you will have the chance to see this cultural symbol are the fragments of the land of Kohrang or the traditional rugs of the people. It is good to know that Shirsangi in Kohrang shows the bravery and courage of the people of this region.

Kohrang salt ponds A source of income for village women

If you happen to pass by the clean and pleasant village of Sir Aghasid, be sure to visit its grape and apple orchards and fresh water springs. The spring located 20 kilometers from this village, while having a beautiful visual effect, is also considered the most important source of income for the women of this village. The women of Seyed Agha village have built ponds next to this spring to make salt, and they prepare salt by doing an exhausting job.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Kohrang city, 20 km from Sar Aghasid village.

Chalgerd ski resort The most pristine attraction to experience skiing

Traveling to Kohrang in winter also has its own atmosphere; Especially if you make room for Chalgerd ski resort in your leisure plans. In the winter season, when natural glaciers form due to continuous snowfall in this area, the ski resort becomes the best resort for people all over Iran. This track, which is 800 meters long, hosts 20,000 to 30,000 tourists every year. It is interesting to know that Chalgerd ski resort is known as the second ski resort in Iran.

Currently, this track has 2 lifts and 3 separate areas for women and men. Restrooms, parking and easy access to Kohrang Hotel are among the amenities that make visiting this snowy area easier and more pleasant for tourists.

• Address: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Chalgerd city, 85 km from Shahrekord.

When should we go to Kohrang?

Kohrang is one of those cities that surprises tourists with its various attractions every season. If you are into winter fun and you are fine with rain and snow, Kohrang winter will be your paradise. On the other hand, if you like to enjoy seeing the clear springs and lush plains of this city in cool and moderate weather, summer and spring will be the best time. Finally, if you love playing with colors in nature, the autumn season of Kohrang city is truly a sight for you.

Stay in Kohrang

The city of Kohrang is one of those attractive tourist destinations that we should put at the top of our recreational priorities. Despite having many attractions, this city still has its own limitations in terms of accommodation. However, to stay in this heavenly city, Kohrang three star hotel It is a smart choice. This hotel, which is located right next to Chalgerd ski resort, has many amenities. The most famous amenities of this hotel include restaurant, coffee shop, library, shopping center, billiard hall, sports field and medical services.

Also, this area has many eco-tourism accommodations that can make your most memorable memories of your trip to Kohrang. Another option of staying in Kohrang is setting up a camp, which can be a unique experience in its own way.

Kohrang souvenirs

Traveling is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to discover the culture and customs of the people of our vast land, Iran. All you need to do is spend time shopping for souvenirs in between your excursions to learn more about the historical and cultural roots of your travel destination.

Traveling to Kohrang is also subject to this rule. This city is full of food souvenirs and handicrafts that if you have a keen eye, you can discover the secrets of its old culture. Due to the presence of nomads, this area has valuable handicrafts and edible souvenirs, which we will share with you below:

• carpets and rugs;
• Jajim and Galim;
• Khorjin;
• tent fabric products;
• Embroidery products;
• local clothes;
• inlay products;
• painting products on glass;
• Weaving products;
• Knitted products;
• Medicinal Plants;
• natural vegetables such as leeks, celery, chives and red beans;
• natural honey;
• Dairy products such as curd and kara.

Shopping centers in Kohrang city

When you decide to take the souvenirs of Kohrang as a valuable memento with you to your city, it becomes very important to know the reputable shopping centers of this city. While recognizing this concern, we have tried to introduce you to a list of famous markets and shopping centers in this region. Among the markets where you can easily buy valuable Kohrang souvenirs are:

• Nurzai Kohrang bazaar located on Chalgerd road;
• Moin cloth store located in Sardaran Square;
• distribution of local souvenirs of the waterfall located on the north side of Kohrang Square;
• Khosro Hosseini Babadi souvenir shop and Kohrang department store located on Chalgerd road.

Famous Kohrang restaurants

You probably agree with us that trying the local cuisine of any tourist area is one of the most enjoyable travel experiences. Bakhtiari kebab is one of the famous local dishes of Kohrang, whose pure taste should be tasted right in the heart of this region and not anywhere else. Of course, this touristic city has other local dishes such as Ash Amaj, Kelejoosh Keshki, Parvard Dogh and Kachi, which we suggest you definitely try. If you would like to experience the unique taste of these dishes in the restaurants of Kohrang city, be sure to bring the following list with you:

• Tatza traditional restaurant located on Chalgerd road;
• Senator restaurant located on Farsan-Chelgerd road;
• Takht Jamshid traditional restaurant located on Koi Imam Street;
• Sadegh Grill and Restaurant located on Chalgerd-Sar Aghasid road.

Kohrang; The big roof of Iran

Iran is a vast country, in every corner of which you can find a region with very eye-catching natural attractions. When you step into lesser-known cities, you will encounter a world of wonder and wonder. Kohrang city is exactly one of these spectacular cities that is less mentioned. Have you ever traveled to Kohrang city? Share your experiences of traveling to this city with us in the comments section.

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