Khoshkuh Lake

Khoshkuh Lake is one of the tourist destinations and attractions of Gilan Province, measuring about 260 metres in length and 230 metres in width. The lake lies northeast of Khoramkuh village and Kelishom village. Kelishom Rural District is located in northern Iran, in Gilan Province and Rudbar County, and this mountainous area is known as the summer pasture (yeylaq) of the people of Kelishom and Khoramkuh. The land and meadows of this area have belonged to the inhabitants of these two villages since long ago. The area also has a natural pool and the Qol Qoleh spring, which are regarded as remarkable natural resources. The water of the springs and streams flows from this area towards Khoramkuh village.

Thanks to its natural beauty and exceptional facilities, the Khoshkuh area is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. It is also home to one of the most calming plants in the world, borage. Besides borage, poppies, tea flowers, wild carrots (shaghaghol) and chamomile grow here alongside hundreds of other plant species. The Kelishom area in particular is a habitat for various kinds of wildlife. Wild boar, dormice, squirrels and foxes are the most common animals of the area. Among the birds, you can find chukar partridge, grey partridge, quail and hoopoe.

When you visit this lake, you should expect the climate of mountain regions. In these areas the weather is cool in spring and pleasant in summer, making it a lovely refuge from the summer heat. At Khoshkuh Lake, autumn is cool and rainy, and winter is cold and snowy. Because the surface of the lake freezes and the route to it becomes dangerous, we recommend not visiting the lake in winter.