Hamun Wetland

Hamun Wetland (Hamun Lake) lies between Kerman and Sistan and Baluchestan provinces, in Zabol County. The wetland is located in an area between the Makran and Shahsavaran mountains, stretching roughly 300 kilometres from east to west and 100 kilometres from north to south. It is the third largest lake in Iran and is regarded as one of the world's important international wetlands.

Hamun Wetland is the largest freshwater lake in Iran and one of the most important breeding grounds for birds, aquatic animals and many kinds of fish. In the local language, the vegetation of this area is known as "Jaz", and its density and abundance are called "Murian". For this reason, the region has become known as Jazmurian. This seasonal wetland lies in western Baluchestan, and half of it is in Kerman Province. Because of the wetland's particular climate and geography, its water level and ecological conditions change greatly across the seasons.

The catchment area of Hamun-e Jazmurian Wetland is 69,000 square kilometres, and its elevation above sea level is 300 metres. When water levels are high, the full catchment area of the lake reaches 3,300 square kilometres, but in low-water seasons this area shrinks to an average of 2,500 square kilometres. These seasonal changes double the importance of the wetland as both a natural habitat and a beautiful attraction. The best time to visit Hamun Wetland is from late autumn to early winter, and from late winter to early spring. In these seasons the weather is mild and the wetland fills with water thanks to seasonal rainfall. In autumn and winter, various migratory birds also come to the wetland, and you can watch them.