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Gahar Lake

Gahar Lake in Lorestan province is one of the most attractive natural sites situated in the heart of mountains. Located 121 kilometers to the east of Khorramabad and 25 kilometers to the southwest of Doroud, Gahar Lake is 2,250 meters above sea-level. The lake is divided into two big and small lakes that span over an area of approximately 100 hectares. The lake emerged after an earthquake that occurred in Oshtorankouh mountains.

Summer is ideal time for visiting Gahar Lake. In fact, people are not permitted to visit the lake before June 4.During summer, the lake becomes overcrowded due to the large number of tourists visiting the lake. However, during winter, only mountaineers can visit the lake.

The most accessible route for reaching Gahar Lake is via Doroud city, Darb Astaneh Village (Emamzadeh Pir-Vali) and Khiyeh spring. The distance from Doroud to Khiyeh spring is about 17 kilometers.

One can also reach the lake by going through the Gahar mountain pass and traveling a short distance.The surrounding area of Gahar Lake is rocky and tourists cannot set up tents. Only a small section in the northern section of the lake can be used for setting up tents.

Lorestan Department of Environment has considered a total of 30 cement platforms for setting up tents by tourists. A solar and rechargeable illumination system is used for lighting up the area.

The police forces make the region secure. During the mating season,fishing is forbidden in the vicinity of the area. However, in other seasons fishing is allowed after obtaining the necessary permits from the governmental bodies.

Gahar lake has the potential for turning into an international ecotourism zone if proper planning is done. Gahar lake has abundance of cold water fish such as trout.