Band Village

Band Village is one of the best-known tourist villages in West Azerbaijan Province. It lies in the Central District of Urmia County, about 3 kilometres southwest of the city of Urmia. The village has grown up along the Shahrchay River between two rocky mountain ranges, and thanks to its lush nature, fruit orchards, pleasant climate and easy access, it is considered one of the most popular getaways around Urmia. Band is more than 300 years old, and besides its natural attractions it also holds a special place in the region's culture and history.

The year-round Shahrchay River, extensive orchards of apple, grape, apricot, sour cherry and willow, mountain views and the village's charming atmosphere are Band's main attractions. In recent years the village has become one of Urmia's tourism hubs, and its many cafés, traditional and modern restaurants, riverside gazebos and garden restaurants offer families a pleasant setting for a stroll and a rest. The village's proximity to the Shahrchay Dam, the reservoir behind it and other natural attractions in the area also means visitors can see several sights in a single trip. The traditional fabric of the old houses, the handicrafts, the local ceremonies and the hospitality of the villagers add further to the appeal of this destination.

To reach Band Village, enter Shahid Beheshti Street (Daneshkadeh Road) in Urmia and follow the Shahrchay River route to kilometre 5. The good paved road makes the village one of the easiest nature destinations around Urmia. The best time to visit Band is spring, summer and early autumn, when the orchards are green and the weather is at its best, although the colourful autumn scenery has a beauty of its own. During your visit, help preserve the beauty of this tourist village by keeping the river clean, not damaging the orchards, and respecting the privacy of the orchard owners and local residents.