“Dezpol” or “Dezhpol” in the local dialect, “Dezfil”, “Desfil” and finally “Dezful” are different names of the beautiful historical city of Attractive Locations of Dezful dating back to about 2600 years before Christ. The city of Dezful, which is as the green jewel of Khuzestan, is in the slopes of the middle Zagros and in the past, it was part of the lands of the Elam and Achaemenid empires. This time we are going to talk to you about the historical monuments and nature of Dezfulin the Hey Persia blog. If you are also in getting to know more about its sights, stay with us.
Where is the city of Dezful and the Attractive Locations of Dezful
Dezful is on the banks of the Dez River in Khuzestan province and is the second largest city in Khuzestan province in terms of size and population. This city is located at a distance of 145 km from Ahvaz and 680 km from Tehran. The climate of Dezful is hot, humid and Mediterranean, and the ecosystem of the region is plains-foothills and mountains. The best time to travel to Dezful is late winter to early spring.
A short word about the history of Attractive Locations of Dezful
If we want to talk to you about the history of this historical city, we have to go back to about 5 thousand years ago. When Dezful was the capital of the Elamites and it was “Avan”. “Avan” is the name of a city that was after Noah’s flood and was the capital of the Elamite civilization and the leader of the cities of the East. German explorers such as Walter Hinz believe that they were in the current location of Dezful and that both cities are the same! With these words, the age of Dezful Khadod will be 5 thousand years.
1- Dez River
As we mentioned, this ancient city is located on the banks of the Dez River, and what better way to introduce Dezful’s places of interest, first to go to this roaring river. Zardkoh Bakhtiari is the source of Dez river. This river passes through the ups and downs and finally reaches the city of Dezful. The best time to travel to Dez River is summer season. Considering its geographical location, you may wonder why summer is the best time to visit this region! But in this season, a cool breeze blows along its coast and makes the air in the area very pleasant. Among the famous and famous places on the edge of Zalal Dez river is “Ali Kaleh”.
2- Ali Kaleh of Attractive Locations of Dezful
Ali Kale Dezful, which is also as “Dez beach amusement park”, is one of the coastal parks of Khuzestan, which is in the north of Dezful city and in the southern part of Dez dam. This area has countless tourists in spring and summer.
3- Shoy waterfall
“Shoy Waterfall” is another one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iran and Dezful natural scenic spots, which is located in the heart of the Zagros Mountains and a village called “Shoi”. This 85-meter waterfall was as one of the national works of Iran on 29th of January 2013.
4- Lake Shahyoun of Attractive Locations of Dezful
“Shahyoun Lake” or “Sed Dez Lake” is located 40 kilometers from the north of Dezful, adjacent to “Pamnar Village”. This artificial lake was by the construction of a dam on the Dez River and is in the heart of two mountains “Shadab” and “Tangvan”. There are 3 small islands in the heart of Shahyoun Lake, overlooking Shadab Castle and a bigger island in the far distance. The combination of green islands next to the blue lake of Dez; It has created a very memorable and attractive scene whose image will remain in the mind of every visitor.
5- Sufi Ahmed
“Sufi Ahmad” is another must-see place in Dezful in spring. This attractive and pristine area, which can be one of the most beautiful natural areas of the country, is in Shahyoun district and because it is located next to the Dez River, it has various facilities such as swimming, boating and fishing.
6- Pamnar village
Pamnar Dezful Village is a unique and ideal destination for nature and history lovers. In fact, a trip to this attractive tourist place is “both an omen and a spectacle”! Since this village is in the area of 2 dams, Dez and Karkheh, it has a very green nature, so that if you travel to this green area in spring, you will be by its various trees such as cedar, oak, palm, and the pleasant smell of anemones and daffodils. In addition, in front of this lost paradise, there is a castle and a historical cemetery that dates back to the Sassanid era. Therefore, while traveling to this region, while enjoying the fresh nature of Pamnar village, you can also visit its historical places.
7- Kol Khorsan valley
Dera Khol Khorsan Dezful is one of the most pristine and special areas of Khuzestan, which is located 35 kilometers away from Dezful city. This spectacular area has a very different climate compared to Dezful, and sometimes the temperature difference reaches 20 degrees! The best time to travel to Kul Khorsan Valley is at the end of June, when the weather in the region is more stable and there is no news of seasonal floods, which sometimes reach up to 15 meters in height.
Kol Valley, also known as “Ghost Valley”, is a very narrow valley with numerous springs and a path covered with reeds and willow trees. The bed of the valley is covered with sand, sand and sandstone, and the further you go, the higher the walls and the shorter the distance between them. If they are fearless and adventurous and expert in nature tourism; Do not forget to visit this beautiful 10 km valley.
8- The valley outside
One of the nicest and most unique places to see in Dezful in spring and summer is “The Valley Outside”. This valley is located 20 km from Dezful. The incomparable fame of To Barun Valley is due to its special nature and pleasant and pleasant climate. This area has a very clear temperature difference with the city of Dezful. For example, if the weather in Dezful is above 40 degrees, the air temperature in this area will be 20 to 25 degrees. The presence of high and rocky walls up to 100 meters high, narrow and narrow but spectacular valleys, abundant water springs and beautiful and stunning waterfalls are among the indescribable attractions of the region that you will never get enough of seeing.
9- Dareh Chal Kandi
Another natural attraction of Dezful, which is very popular in spring and summer, is “Chal Kandi Valley”. This valley is located in Khuzestan province, between the cities of Dezful and Andimshek, and is considered one of the spectacular areas of Khuzestan province. Chal Kandi is also known by different names such as “Chal Kandi”, “Cham Sabz” or “Cham Suz”. This less disturbed area is made of conglomerate rocks and has a very high biodiversity. What attracts the most attention in Chal Kandi is the colorful rocks and stones, the greenery of the area, different species of fish and all kinds of birds. The best time to travel to Chal Kandi is from the beginning of June to the middle of October.
10- Temi Lake
“Tami Lake” is one of the most beautiful and largest mountain lakes in Iran, which is located 147 km northeast of Dezful in the mountainous region of Dardasht. This turquoise colored lake is located on the border of Khuzestan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari provinces, and due to its proximity to Aligudarz, some people consider it one of the sightseeing spots of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari. The water of Tami Lake, which is also known as Shat Tami, is supplied by spring floods and snow melt of the surrounding mountains. Shat Tami Lake is an oval-shaped closed lake that consists of two main oval-shaped parts in the north and a triangular seasonal lake in the south. These two parts of the lake are connected by a strait.
Attractive Locations of Dezful
In this article, we tried to tell you about the attractive tourist places and pristine nature of Attractive Locations of Dezful. If you have traveled to these areas and have more information about them, you can write and share them with us in the comments and suggestions section. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Hey Persia tourism magazine has launched with the aim of getting to know more Iranians who are enthusiastic and interested in this land and water. If you also want to know more about our vast country, you can register on Hey Persia website and learn about the most important events and tourist places of our country.
