Tang-e Vizhdaron

Vizhdaron Valley is one of the most beautiful and astonishing areas in Ilam Province. Its matchless, eye-catching scenery draws the attention of every visitor. The valley is so captivating that a single trip is enough to make you fall in love with the region. The word "Vizhdaron" consists of two parts: in Kurdish, "Vizh" means deep and "Daron" means valley, so the name means "deep valley." However, "Vizh" also means wind, which refers to the winds that usually blow in this area.

Thousands of years ago, in the early part of the Mesozoic era (the second geological era), tectonic activity opened a fissure in the thick limestone layers of this region. Various natural factors then shaped this fissure into the present-day valley. These factors include vegetation, heavy precipitation, the steep slopes of different sections, the difference in elevation between the upper and lower parts, the region's particular topography and, above all, erosion. In the end, these natural processes created this beautiful and astonishing valley.

Vizhdaron Valley lies within an area of 20,000 hectares. Thanks to its pristine, untouched nature, this area is considered one of the most important wildlife habitats in Ilam Province. For this reason, hunting is prohibited here in order to protect the habitat and allow the various wildlife species to continue living in it.