Many tourist attractions are naturally formed. But some phenomena, such as “Alborz Lake”, are the result of the coexistence of nature and man-made structures. Today, on the Hey Persia blog, instead of talking about a natural attraction, we intend to talk to you about the man-made “Lefour Dam”. If you are also into learning more about it Lefour Dam in Iran, stay with us.
Where is Lefour Dam?
Lefour Dam in Lefour Rural District, one of the scenic spots of Mazandaran Province, is in 10 km from Shirgah and 45 km from Babol city, and is also “Alborz Dam” and “Pashakla Dam”. Lefour Lake is one of the tourist attractions of Northern Savadkooh, which is located 254 km from Tehran and takes about 3.5 hours to reach this beautiful lake.
History of Alborz Lefour Dam
The first steps in the construction of Lefour Dam Shirgah date back to the late Pahlavi II era. Based on the surveys and studies that had been out, it was that the dam should be on the “Babol Rud” River in the Babol Kenar region. After the revolution, the construction of the Lefour Dam in Babol completely forgotten until in 1995, the government of “Mr. Hashemi Rafsanjani” as the then president ordered the construction of the dam in a different area from Babol Kenar in Lefour Rural District with the aim of providing water for farmers.
The first foundation stone for the construction of the Alborz Dam or the Lefour Dam of Babol was in Bahman 1374 by Mr. Rafsanjani in the Lefour Rural District, and 13 years later, in 1387, at the same time as the middle of Shaban, the Alborz earthen dam put into operation. The name of the Lefour Dam was initially Pashakala, but it was later to Alborz. The Alborz Savadkouh Dam, as you know, was in the heart of the Hyrcanian forests of the Lefour region with the aim of providing water to 54,000 hectares of agricultural land in the cities of Babol, Babolsar, Ghaemshahr, and Joibar. Natural structures and gravel were in the construction of this dam to reduce environmental pollution.
Diverse and attractive recreations
As mentioned, behind the Pashakala Dam, a lake has been created where you can do various recreations, which we will mention below:
Fishing
One of the most attractive recreations that can be done in the Lefour Lake is fishing. There are various fish in the lake such as river white, red-finned and yellow-finned.
Walking in the Hyrcanian Forest of Lefour
The pleasant feeling of leaning against beautiful maple trees or watching the magic of the color of the leaves of the angelic trees in the four seasons, listening to the sound of the breeze, walking in the river water, etc. are among the enjoyable but pure entertainments that you can experience in this area without paying any money.
Boating on the lake and photography
Boating on the lake and taking unique and different photos of nature are also among the entertainments that you can have in the Lefour region.
Visiting the ancient and historical monuments of the Lefour Savadkouh Dam
In addition to the pleasure and fun in the lake, there is also a historical hill “Chashtkhoran” in this area, which has preserved an important part of the country’s history and civilization. The historical monuments discovered in the Chashtkhoran Hill date back to the Iron Age. These ancient artifacts included ovens, kilns, stone and clay molds, metal smelting, and food storage, which were the most modern tools of their time. In addition, two cemeteries found in Chashtkhoran Hill, dating back to the early Islamic period. People buried their bodies in wooden coffins with metal ties and in brick graves.
Chashtkhoran Hill
Based on research conducted by archaeologists in Chashtkhoran Hill, they found that the people of this area in the Iron Age had succeeded in discovering a modern and advanced method for baking pottery in various forms and smelting metals.
Accommodation in the Lefur region
The Lefur region has various eco-friendly houses, forest huts, and mud huts in the heart of the forest, which you can also use for overnight stays. Of course, camping on the edge of the dam, while observing safety precautions, is also one of the ways to stay in the Lefur region that you will not forget for the rest of your life. Especially sunrise and waking up in the morning is an experience that will never be repeated.
Places of interest near Lefour Dam
Among the places of interest near Lefour Dam are “Gozo Waterfall”, “Gozo Imamzadeh”, “Veresk Bridge” and “Lefour Dam Island”. Lefour Dam Island is one of the unknowns of Lefour Lake, which is located nearby. In the heart of this island there is an Imamzadeh where you can stay overnight. To reach the island, you must either swim or use a boat to reach the island.
How to reach Lefour Dam in Iran
From Tehran, enter Firouzkouh Road and after passing Veresk Bridge and Sefid Bridge, reach Shirgah. From Shirgah, drive west and enter Ganj Afroz Road and continue your way until you reach a side road leading to the dam.
Lefour Dam in Iran
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