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The vast lush, green plains located in the skirts of the mountains, owe their beauty to the rain and melting snow waters of the surrounding mountains. The important plains of Lurestan Province are as follows: Baba Abbas Valley, Koohdasht This valley lies between two mountains, 80 km. south west of Khorram Abad towards Koohdasht. In the mountains of Sefid Kooh is a crypt which has pillars and a wall constructed around it. It is believed that this was used to be the place of worshippers of the Mehri sect or Mithraism. Two passages join this valley reputedly known as 'Dokhtar-e-Rah' and 'Dabareh'. Hoz-e-Moosa Valley, Khorram Abad This valley is to the east of the city of Khorram Abad. It is a dead-end valley. On the rocky surface of the valley a tank or pond has been dug, which fills up with water during the winter season. About 3 m. to the north of this point, is an inscription with five lines engraved on it, related to the period of Nasseredin Shah. To the south of this valley is a Jewish cemetery. Khorram Abad Valley, Khorram Abad The said valley is 15 km. in length, nestling amongst the limestone mountains at an elevation of 1,170 m. Enhanced with natural beauty in addition to the springs, rivers, forests and caves in the vicinity. Relics of the past reveal that this area was inhabited much before the birth of Christ. Koohdasht Plain, Koohdasht The plains of Koohdasht are to the west of Lurestan Province, experiencing semi-warm summers and moderate winters. The Kashgan River flows through this vicinity besides others, adding to the natural beauty of the area. Sartorhan Valley, Koohdasht To the west of Koohdasht is a long valley called Sartorhan which joins the Goor Mountains in the southern limits. Two tribes by the names of Kushki and Karavand inhabit this valley. In the western section the valley is mountainous, whereas, to the south it reaches Seimareh River. In this valley are a number of ancient hillocks, and a stony statue related to the Elamite period most probably, has been discovered here. Seilakhor Plain, Borujerd This is the largest and alluvial plain of Lurestan, extending from the north of Borujerd right till Dorood. The spring and summer seasons are most appropriate for a visit to the area. Shahanshah (Goosheh) Valley, Khorram Abad In the south of Khorram Abad is an extremely pleasant valley covered with fig and pomegranate orchards. The mausoleum of Shojaedin Khorshid, the primary 'lord' of the Lor-e-Koochak clan is located here. The glorious view of the vast plains of 'Karegah', the valleys of 'Khorram Abad', the meandering river, the skirts of the 'Sefid Kooh' and 'Kooh Yafteh' Mountains all add to the picturesque scene of this valley. Veizanhar Valley, Koohdasht The Veizanhar Mountains (Rumashkan), in the district of Koohdasht has three deep valleys. At the end of the western valley, there is a cave dug out of the mountain. The view from this point is wonderful. The height of the opening of the cave is nearly 20 m. Right at the end of this valley which is a dead-end, is an outlet with steps adjoining the cave. In parts of the cave easy movements can be made as it has been sculptured for the purpose. Relics from ancient Iran draw the attention of the visitors. Other Plains and Valleys, Lurestan The other plains in the province are, the plains of Alishtar 40 km. from Khorram Abad, and the plains of Azna, Aligoodarz and Kargah. Other valleys in the province are named as, Darreh-e-Mian Shahr (south of the Shah Nesheen Peak), Darreh-e-Takhte Shah (Selseleh), Darreh-e-Negah (Lake Gahar), Darreh-e-Shooie (Sezar River), Darreh Chekan and Darreh Dehqadi (Shoolabad of Dorood), Darreh-e-Makhmal Kooh (north of Khorram Abad), and Darreh-e-Pirjeyd (Khorram Abad). |
