Lake Zarivar
Lake Zarivar is five kilometers long and 1,285 meters above sea level and is one of the most beautiful lakes to visit in Iran. Zarivar's basin is only fed by melting snow from the neighboring mountains despite its size. Lake Zarivar is situated in the western Zagros Mountain Range, close to lush oak woodlands. Due to the presence of various rare plant and animal species, Lake Zarivar has designated a natural reserve in 2009, along with the surrounding area. The location is popular with tourists and nature enthusiasts all year round, thanks partly to the lake's shifting islands.
The ancient city of Marivan in Kurdestan Province welcomes visitors to Lake Zarivar, popularly known by locals as "Kurdestan's Lost Paradise." Although the lake's popularity contradicts its image as a "hidden" paradise, Zarivar is undeniably one of Iran's most stunning bodies of water in a scenic region. Summer boat rides and winter ice skating are two of the lake's most popular sports.
