Mokhrageh Lake

Mokhrageh Lake is located near the city of Shahr-e Babak in Kerman Province, and is considered one of the most beautiful attractions and most pristine areas in Iran. It is in fact a salt lake, also known as Chah Zangar Lake. Mokhrageh Lake covers an area of more than 25 square kilometres, with a length of seven kilometres and a maximum width of 5.5 kilometres. The lake is about 30 centimetres deep at its deepest points. The clarity of the water and the type of soil on the lakebed make this natural ecosystem stand out in the middle of the flat plain like a huge mirror.

The vegetation around Mokhrageh Lake consists mainly of salt-tolerant plants that grow in the dry, saline environment surrounding the lake. These are mostly halophytes and small shrubs that have adapted well to the harsh environmental conditions. In rainy seasons, when precipitation increases, the water level of Mokhrageh Lake rises, and the surrounding landscape becomes beautiful and colourful. These seasonal changes create a stunning scenery around the lake, adding to the natural attractions of the region.

Mokhrageh Lake is a seasonal ecosystem that fills with water after the first rains in the region in Aban (October–November). Whenrainfall in the region is normal, the lake's water remains until late Mordad (August) and afterthat it turns into a vast salt flat. Therefore, considering the weather and the lake's water level, the best time to visit is mid-spring.