Kalar Lake

Kalar Lake lies in the Zardkuh Bakhtiari mountain range, southwest of the town of Gandoman, in Borujen County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. The lake freezes over completely in winter. In summer, thanks to meltwater from the snow on the mountain and surrounding heights, especially Kalar Peak, it always holds water. The lake's depth varies between 15 and 20 metres, and its surface area is about 1,000 square metres. Because of the high altitude, the vegetation around the lake is sparse. Locals call the area "Chal-Tar" and the lake "Shatt-e Chal-Tar".

If you have ever driven from Ahvaz to Isfahan via the Izeh road, then somewhere between the towns of Naghan and Boldaji you will have caught sight of the Chaghakhor Dam Lake. At the far end of the lake stands a fairly tall mountain that is usually snow-covered all year round. This is Mount Kalar. The mountain is vast and has numerous summits. The highest of them rises near the Chaghakhor rural district and the village of Sibak, and is known as Kalar-e Tang-e Siyah, at an altitude of about 3,700 metres. With its beautiful natural scenery, this peak is considered one of the region's outstanding features.