Hajij Village

Hajij Village is located in Nowsud District, 34 km from the city of Paveh and 123 km from Kermanshah. Paveh is one of the border cities of Kermanshah Province, about 122 km northwest of the provincial capital. The county borders Marivan County in Kurdistan Province to the north and northeast, Javanrud County to the east and south, and Iraq (the Kurdistan Region) to the west.

Hajij Village lies in a lush valley with a pleasant climate, which shelters it in its embrace and gives the area a special beauty. With its mild climate and green landscape, Hajij offers visitors a delightful and peaceful setting. The houses here are built in terraces on the mountainside and have pitched roofs. The village is also known as "Greater Hajij", "Lower Hajij", "Upper Hajij" and "Hajij Nodsheh". In the Kurdish language, the name Hajij means "a lush, deep valley", which reflects the village's natural features well. The village is also sometimes spelled "Hojij". After a winding road with unique and unparalleled views through the Oraman region of Paveh, Hajij awaits you.

Abundant springs, the roaring Sirvan River and the natural caves of Hajij are just a few of the village's tourist attractions. With its remarkable architecture and nature, the village takes you into a pristine and astonishing world. In Hajij, everything, even the houses, is full of warmth and sincerity. The distinctive architecture and layout of the village reflect the closeness and unity of its people. The houses of Hajij are built in such a way that the roof of each house is the courtyard of its neighbor's house. Although these stone houses are not large, they clearly show the kind and hospitable hearts of the villagers. The terraced village of Hajij lies in the Uramanat region and has a mild mountain climate. Summers in Hajij are mild and cool. The average air temperature in this season is about 25 degrees Celsius, and the humidity is relatively low, so it does not feel muggy.