Ghamish Lake

Ghamish Lake (also known as Mirash Lake) lies in Taleghan County, Alborz Province, in a lush mountain valley surrounded by breathtaking scenery. With clear water and a calm surface, the lake is fed by several springs and small streams, and it sits near the village of Mirash. The colourful pastures around the lake, the streams running along the valley floor, the clean air and the pleasant mountain breeze create a stunning landscape that looks especially magical in the soft light of early morning.

The route to Ghamish Lake starts on the paved Taleghan road. After passing Ziaran and Samghabad, you will reach the side road leading to Mirash village. After about an hour of driving on a mountain road, it ends at the start of a short walking trail. The walk continues over gentle slopes and reddish hills until you reach the lake. From the top of a short pass, the view of Ghamish opens up in front of you, and the scenery continues all the way to the Imamzadeh Qazi Saeed shrine.

The best time to visit Ghamish Lake is early spring, especially the month of Farvardin (late March to April), when the meadows are green, the springs are flowing and the mountain air is clean and cool. In this season, wildflowers and grasslands bring the landscape to life. Summer is also a good time to visit, especially for fishing, but there are more tourists. If you enjoy camping, easy hiking and nature photography, Ghamish is an ideal choice for a day trip or even an overnight stay in a peaceful, unspoiled setting. For responsible nature travel, we recommend that you carry your rubbish out with you, do not light fires, stay on the marked trails, respect the local ecosystem (plants and wildlife), and choose your campsite and temporary shelter carefully to cause as little damage to the environment as possible.