Kordineh Village

Kordineh is one of the summer pasture villages of Torqabeh and Shandiz County in Razavi Khorasan Province, with a pleasant climate. It lies southwest of Mashhad, about 7 km southwest of Torqabeh. The village sits in a high mountainous area, and thanks to its considerable altitude it is one of the coolest places to visit around Mashhad during the hot months of the year. Kordineh is located between the villages of Anbaran, Torqadar, Jaghargh and Taghareh and the rural district of Shandiz. Its setting among the highlands and lush nature, together with a river, springs, fruit orchards and the region's vegetation, has made Kordineh one of the most popular nature-tourism and summer-pasture destinations around Mashhad.

Kordineh's most important feature is its mountain nature and green landscapes, which combine a river, a waterfall, natural springs, fruit orchards, towering trees and highlands covered in flowers and plants. The route to the village is part of its appeal too, especially the Jaghargh route, which runs along the riverbank and between flower-covered highlands, offering travellers beautiful views of the region's nature. Because of its many hiking and nature-walking routes, Kordineh also attracts nature lovers and mountaineering groups in the first half of the year. Clean, cool air, a lack of noticeable pollution and lush nature make the village a good choice for spending a day outdoors, away from the heat of the city. Other natural attractions of Kordineh include the Kordineh River, Kordineh Waterfall, natural springs, and the forest and fruit orchards.

The route to Kordineh starts from the Jaghargh area and continues along the riverbank and through highlands covered in flowers and plants. Because Kordineh is higher than the surrounding villages, the route from Jaghargh runs at a gentle gradient among trees and mountain views, and then reaches the village by a dirt road. On the access route, there is also a dirt road after Dehbar, marked by an orange sign, which continues downstream along the river to Kordineh. The dirt road to the village is said to be about 10 km long, and its final section requires careful driving because of the road conditions and the steepness of the terrain. The best time to travel to Kordineh is spring and summer, when the region's nature is green and the weather is cool and pleasant. On holidays and weekends, especially Sizdah Bedar, Kordineh gets crowded, so for a quieter experience of nature, midweek days are a better time to visit. Since the village has no amenities, it is best to bring the nature-trip and picnic equipment you need in advance, and while out in nature, avoid leaving litter or damaging the vegetation and the natural environment.