Kashkan River

The Kashkan River is located in Lorestan Province, in Poldokhtar County. To the northwest, west and southwest, it is bounded by the catchment basins of the Gamasiab and Seymareh rivers; to the east by the minor headwaters of the Dez River; and to the south by the sub-basins overlooking the Karkheh River. The main drainage system of the Kashkan begins where the headwater branches of the "Haru" and "Do Ab" of Aleshtar rivers join in the northeast and north of the basin, flowing from east to west and from north to south respectively. These headwaters rise on the slopes of the high, snowy Garin and Meshparvar mountains. Along the main course they are joined by other tributaries such as Cham Zakaria, Khorram Rud, Chulhul and Madian Rud, and finally, once they merge, they form the Kashkan River.

The river passes through the city of Poldokhtar, and after leaving the city it joins the Seymareh River at the Gavmishan Bridge; together they form the Karkheh River. About 82 percent of the agricultural land in Poldokhtar County is irrigated by the Kashkan River, which is in effect the lifeline of Poldokhtar. There are several bridges over the river that count among the historical attractions of Iran, and the river is surrounded by unrivalled nature, which makes it one of the most beautiful tourist spots in the province and the county. Tall trees and lush plains can be seen here, with towering mountains rising beside them, making it an ideal place for a day out.

The Kashkan flows through the city of Poldokhtar, so you can see the river right in the city, though it also runs outside the city and along its edges. To visit the river, you can go in late winter and spring, because the nature of the region is at its best at those times.