Siab Darivosh Wetland

Siab Darvish Wetland, located in Siab village near the Cham Gardalan Dam Lake, is one of the most important natural tourist attractions in Malekshahi County and one of the must-see places in Ilam Province. The wetland lies in the southwest of Malekshahi District and covers an area of about four hectares.

Siab Darvish Wetland holds water year-round and is circular in shape. The maximum temperature here is 14 degrees Celsius, and average annual rainfall exceeds 600 millimeters. These features have made the wetland known as a cool summer pasture area (yeylaq), attracting tourists and nature lovers. The vegetation around the wetland includes plants such as knotgrass, reeds, sedge and spinach. The wetland and its surroundings are home to many animals that live here according to the conditions it offers. The wetland is surrounded by hills, high mountains and beautiful meadows, which together create an extraordinary scene. In one part of the wetland you can also see a small number of wild trees, which make a good place to rest. These trees include Persian oak, wild pistachio (baneh), hawthorn, maple (kikam) and almond.

The wetland is not only important from an environmental and natural point of view, but thanks to its distinctive geographical position it is also a suitable place to study mountain and aquatic ecosystems. These features and natural attractions have made Siab Darvish Wetland one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ilam. You can visit this area on any day you like, but we recommend choosing spring or summer, because that is when it is at its best. While exploring the area, strictly avoid harming the environment and do not leave litter behind.