Bandun Wetland, Izeh

Bandun Wetland is located in the north of Izeh County in Khuzestan Province, near the village of Kahbad. It is one of the most beautiful wetlands in Iran and is famous for its biodiversity and natural scenery. Bandun Wetland covers an area of about 1,200 hectares. Unfortunately it is at risk of drying up, but thanks to the recent rainfall in 1403 (2024–25) it has been refilled.

The water lily is among the floating plants found in abundance on the surface of the Bandun's water. This plant has large leaves and beautiful flowers in blue, white or pink. Other plants in the area include the pondweed (a type of aquatic plant whose stems stay underwater while its leaves lie on the water's surface), weeds, hawthorn, and sedge (an aquatic plant that grows in the wetland's marshy soils). Bandun also has great animal diversity, including fish such as carp, bream and pike, and birds such as geese, ducks, herons and storks. Other wildlife of the area includes jackals, wolves, foxes, rabbits and frogs.

The best time to visit Bandun Wetland in Izeh depends on your taste and the purpose of your trip, but in general the best seasons to visit are spring and autumn. When visiting the wetland, it is best to keep a few points in mind: check the weather conditions before your trip, avoid swimming in the wetland, and do not litter in the environment.