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Lorestan Province

Region · 🇮🇷 Iran
Population 1,760,649
Area 28,261 km²
Time zone Asia/Tehran
Lorestan Province

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Lorestan Province Essentials

Lorestan Province is defined by the rugged Zagros Mountains and a high concentration of waterfalls, including the 48-meter-high Bisheh. Its history spans from the Sassanid era, evidenced by the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle in Khorramabad and the ancient Pol Dokhtar Bridge. The region features diverse landscapes ranging from the moss-covered slopes of Makhmalkooh to the fertile agricultural valleys of Goldasht and Fial. Local museums preserve the ethnographic heritage and diverse wildlife unique to this central Iranian highland.

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Lorestan Province Highlights

Lorestan Province, situated in the heart of the Zagros Mountains, is defined by its dramatic topography and ancient Sassanid-era architecture. The region features the Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, a massive hilltop fortification in Khorramabad, and the historic Pol Dokhtar Bridge. Natural landmarks include the 48-meter high Bisheh Waterfall located near the Trans-Iranian Railway, the towering Nojian Waterfall, and the foamy cascades of Ab Sefid. These sites illustrate the province's strategic historical importance and its diverse hydrogeological landscape.

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Zagros Natural Wonders

Lorestan Province sits in the heart of the central Zagros Mountains, characterized by a dramatic limestone karst topography. This collection highlights the region's diverse hydrology, including the 95-meter Nojian Waterfall and the white-foamed Ab Sefid. The area is home to the Oshtorankuh range, reaching elevations over 4,000 meters, and high-altitude basins like Gahar Lake. Geological formations like the five-kilometer Shirez Canyon showcase millions of years of erosion, while the Garin peaks provide essential habitat for endemic flora.

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Historic Castles & Monuments

Lorestan Province features a diverse collection of architectural landmarks ranging from Sassanid-era defensive structures to medieval mausoleums. The centerpiece is the Khorramabad-based Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, a massive fortress with twelve towers. The list also includes the 12th-century tomb of Shuja-ud-din Khurshid, the founder of the Atabeg dynasty, and the Khwarazmian-era mausoleum of Baba Tahir. These sites highlight the region’s strategic importance and the evolution of Persian funerary architecture from the 12th through the 19th centuries.

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Religious Heritage

Lorestan's religious heritage showcases architectural styles spanning the Seljuk, Khwarazmian, and Qajar periods. This collection features the Sultani Mosque, one of Western Iran's largest Qajar-era structures, and the Imamzadeh Ja'far, known for its unique Seljuk-style serrated conical dome. From the brick-built mausoleum of Baba Tahir in Khorramabad to various sacred imamzadehs throughout the Zagros foothills, these sites represent centuries of Shia tradition, Persian masonry, and spiritual devotion in the heart of the province.

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Lorestan Province — Map

Lorestan Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -5°–16°
  • 0° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–18°
  • 1° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–24°
  • 5° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 4°–29°
  • 9° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 30° (feels like 27°) · extremes 9°–36°
  • 15° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 34°) · extremes 15°–42°
  • 20° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 29 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 24 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 41° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–44°
  • 23° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 40° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–43°
  • 23° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 31°) · extremes 15°–39°
  • 19° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 17 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 28° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–33°
  • 14° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 19° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–25°
  • 6° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -3°–20°
  • 3° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Iranian Rial IRR · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Persian
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+98
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Lorestan Province
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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