The city of Khorramabad, the capital of the western province of Lorestan, is located among the valleys of the Zagros Mountains. Dating to the Elamite Period (3,100-2,700 BCE), there was a city where Khorramabad is located today. Later in the Sassanid Period (224-651 CE), Shapurkhast was constructed on the ruins of the old city.
In the late seventh century CE, Shapurkhast was destroyed by the Mongols. Finally, Khorramabad was constructed on that site. With such a tragic history, Khorramabad has many attractions. This city is home to hospitable Kurds and Lors. The city’s weather is nice in all seasons. You can see the miracles of each season in its nature.
Tourist attractions
Tourist attractions in Khorramabad include natural sites, historical relics, and local culture. Natural attractions of the city include waterfalls, forests, rivers, etc. A large number of the city’s historical monuments dates back to the Sassanid Era. You cannot take a trip to Khorramabad and ignore its historical relics. The local culture of Khorramabad is a treasure for adventure seekers, iranontour.com reported.
As we mentioned, Khorramabad’s people are mostly Lor and Kurd; their culture is indeed valuable for tourists interested in anthropology.
Waterfalls
Khorramabad is a city of waterfalls. It is lovely to watch the pure waves of water departing their shelter of stone, like souls leaving their bodies, as they fall to the ground and don’t break. If you love to watch waterfalls, stand beneath them and drink from the mineral water.
Khorramabad has some options for you:
Nojian Waterfall: 95 meters high, it is one of the tallest in Iran.
Gerit Waterfall: A wide waterfall in a green land located near Khorramabad.
Wark Waterfall: A spectacular waterfall with two fountains at two different heights.
Rivers
There are many rivers and springs around Khorramabad. The most popular river, known as one of its best tourist attractions, is Khorram Rud. It is a big river flowing in the center of the city.
Forests
Put forests on your list of places to visit in not only Khorramabad, but the whole province, which is covered with forests. There are many forests all around the province which are so beautiful and amazing. Most of the forests are decorated with oak trees, rivers, and springs. There is also a forest park in Khorramabad, called Shurabad. When the weather goes icy, Shurabad is dressed like a bride.
Keeyow Lake
Keeyow Lake is a beautiful light blue natural lake in the northern Khorramabad. Keeyow Lake looks like a marvelous azure jewel in the green ring of Khorramabad, especially if you watch it from a height. Around the lake there are many tourist attractions, including an amusement park, which makes this part of town a great choice for spending holiday vacations.
Falak-ol-Aflak Castle
If you like history, Falak-ol-Aflak Castle should be among your main destinations in Khorramabad. This castle, also called Shapurkhast Fortress, was built during the Sassanid Era. It has a spring in the northern part, called Golestan. In the past there were 12 towers in this castle, only eight of which have survived. The castle has four halls and a vast yard. This castle was restored during the Qajar Era (1789-1925 CE) by Fat’hali Shah. Since this castle is constructed on a hill beside Khorramabad, its towers and windows have a good view of the city.
When to visit
The city has lovely autumns, when the whole sky goes white with cotton-shaped clouds and the streets are covered with yellow leaves. If green is your favorite color, spring is the best time for traveling to the city. In the summer you can make a sojourn to Khorramabad and enjoy its moderate weather under a cool waterfall or alongside a river.
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