Harris Village

Harris Village is one of the most beautiful natural areas in East Azerbaijan Province, located about 60 kilometres from Marand County. The village lies in the heart of the region's unspoiled mountain landscape, along a road that passes through the town of Zonuz and finally ends at the spectacular Mahar area, where large numbers of nature lovers and mountaineers gather in spring and summer.

Horuz, now known as Harris, is one of those villages whose combination of untouched nature, towering poplar trees (cuttings) and the lovely Aghchay River leaves a stunning, soothing picture of rural northwest Iran in every traveller's mind. The Aghchay, which flows through the village's lush gardens, is not only pleasing to the eye but also brings life and freshness to this region. Six kilometres from Horuz lies the village of Kuhkamar, the nearest village to this area. If you look down on Horuz from the surrounding mountains, you will see a dense, forest-like expanse of poplar trees which, together with the sound of the river and the cool air, creates a poetic and deeply peaceful atmosphere.

One of the village's outstanding features is its pleasant, cool climate during the hot months of the year, where every breath is full of freshness and a stay of a few hours or a few days can wash away the weariness of everyday life. With its unrivalled nature, calming silence and warm-hearted people, Horuz, or Harris, is a lesser-known but extremely rewarding destination for adventurous travellers who love unspoiled, traditional places. To reach Harris Village, you can drive from Marand County towards the Zonuz road. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is mild and nature is in full bloom. Visitors are advised to practise responsible tourism while exploring, keeping the environment clean and respecting local culture, so that these natural beauties remain intact and future generations can enjoy them too.