Mur Zard Lake

Mur Zard Lake, known locally as "Berm-e Mur Zard Zilayi" or "Berm-e Delibu", is a group of three small lakes located about 135 to 180 kilometres northwest of Yasuj. The lakes cover an area of more than 35 hectares, with an average depth of about 8 metres and a maximum depth of up to 14 metres in some places. The lake is fed by karst springs, surface runoff and overflow from the Tang-e Sib River and the Darbari mountains.

The vegetation around the lake is remarkably diverse, including oak and hawthorn forests, meadows and wild plants such as wild artichoke, pennyroyal and mountain mint. This pristine ecosystem is home to a variety of animal species, such as common carp, frogs, water snakes, eels, turtles, crabs and waterbirds including kingfishers, ducks and geese. As one of the natural attractions of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, the lake is a popular destination for nature lovers and those who enjoy natural scenery.

Mur Zard Lake can be reached via the Yasuj to Margun road. After reaching the village of Zilayi, a mountain dirt track leads you to the lake. The best time to visit Mur Zard Lake is spring and summer, when the water level is at its highest and the surrounding vegetation is at its most beautiful. During this period the access routes remain somewhat difficult, but the rare, unspoiled scenery is well worth the effort. Please note that, given the limited infrastructure, the area is suited to light tourism and walking in nature, and the principles of environmental protection must be observed to preserve the ecosystem.