Tooveh Village

Tooveh is a small, traditional village in Andimeshk County, Khuzestan Province. It lies in Olvar-e Garmsiri District, Mazu Rural District. The village sits in a mountainous, valley-filled area. Its surrounding natural scenery, rural quiet and the traditional way of life of its residents offer travellers a different experience of the nature and culture of southwest Iran. According to census data, the village has a population of about 108 people in 20 households. Its layout is rural and scattered, so village life can be clearly observed here.

The village lies within the territory of the Papi tribe. The only way to reach it is by railway, on the local Andimeshk–Dorud train. The village has many tourist attractions and is one of the main stops of the Andimeshk–Tang-e Panj tourist train. The Tooveh village bridge is one of the most famous railway bridges in Iran. Because it sits in a spot sheltered between several mountains, Iraqi pilots were unable to fire missiles at it and destroy it. The bridge is more than eighty years old and is one of the most beautiful bridges built during the construction of Iran's railway. Tooveh is also one of the main natural habitats in the world of the Luristan newt (also called the emperor newt). The Luristan newt is currently endangered, and very few of these animals exist in the world.

The best time to visit the area is spring and autumn, when the weather is milder and the surrounding nature is at its most beautiful. During your visit, we recommend responsible nature tourism: take your own litter with you, protect the environment, do not light fires in the wild, and respect the villagers' way of life, so that the beauty and authenticity of the area are preserved for future visitors.