Sarvabad and howraman

Sarvabad

Sarvabad is one of the cities of Kurdistan province, which is located at a distance of about 90 kilometers from Sanandaj, the capital of the province. A large part of Oramanat(Howraman) region, which is one of the most attractive regions of Kurdistan province, is in this city.

Sarvabad city was formed in 2013 and before that it was one of the districts of Marivan city. Currently, this city consists of two cities and eight villages and has a population of 66,709 people.

The weather of different parts of Sarvabad city is different due to the changes in altitude and varies from mountainous and cold areas to areas with almost moderate climate.

Horamanat region includes parts of Sanandaj, Kamiyaran and Sarvabad . The mountainous nature, the forest cover and the passage of the river along with the stepped architecture of Horamanat villages, has turned this area into one of the most beautiful parts of Kurdistan province, which attracts many tourists.

Sirvan River, which is one of the important rivers of this region, passes through Oraman region. Sirvan is the longest river in Kurdistan province, which eventually enters the country of Iraq and flows into the great Tigris river. In addition, most of the high peaks above three thousand meters of the province are also in Oraman region.Oraman Takht city is one of the most beautiful villages in Horaman region. Horaman people believe that this village was once the center of government and the capital of local rulers and the word Takht means capital. The staircase architecture and the historical context of Oraman Takht and the surrounding nature are the most important features of this village.

The annual wedding ceremony of Pir Shaliar is one of the most important rituals of Horaman Takht people, which is held every year approximately 45 days after the beginning of the winter season and at the same time as the Sedeh festival. On the 45th day of spring, a ceremony called Kumsai is held in Pir Shaliar's grave.

The green and mountainous villages of Dezli and Darake are among the other beautiful villages of this region. This area is one of the main resorts for local people and tourists. There are many other beautiful villages in this area that are worth visiting.

Bel mineral spring is one of the other tourist attractions of Sarvabad , which is located on the border of Kurdistan and Kermanshah provinces. This spring is located between the two villages of Nav in Kurdistan province and Hajij in Kermanshah province.

The people of Oraman region produce remarkable handicrafts, among which we can mention Julai (traditional textile), Kalash embroidery and woodwork.

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The attractions of Sarvabad 

Kani Qol


Kani Qol is the name of a spring at the foot of Kosalan mountain between Durood and Razab villages of Sarvabad in Kurdistan province. This spring is one of the interesting geological phenomena that is filled with water due to the melting of the snow in the heights of Kosalan in the spring season.

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Dezli village

Dezli village is one of Sarvabad districts in Kurdistan province. It is 115 km away from Sanandaj. Dezli can be considered as the gateway to the pristine and spectacular nature of the Howraman region, especially when you come across a gate of huge rocks on both sides of the road. The village is bigger than other nearby villages and in terms of tourism, it is in a better but not quite good condition. The nature of the village is amazing, especially in the spring season, when you can see the greenery, bubbling springs, and colorful flowers as far as the eye can see. Dezli is located between the mountains of Delmarz, , Dalani and Kamanjeh, and this has caused many mountaineers to come to this village from nearby cities. There are some ancient hills in the village, which are unfortunately not registered, and there are no signposts or information about them. On Fridays in the spring season, there are local music festivals in Dezli, which are organized by the people themselves, and seeing hundreds of people in colorful Kurdish clothes creates a very good atmosphere. Every year, at the same time as the Pirshalyar ceremony, a festival called "Youth and Nature" is also held in Dezli. Small restaurants that only serve kebabs are not rare in Dezli. Be sure to try the delicious "Kalaneh" of Dezli and strawberries.

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Darake village

Darake  village is one of the functions of Sarvabad city of Kurdistan province and is located 50 kilometers south of Sarvabad. Darake village is located in a mountainous area and its height is about 1700 meters above sea level. This village has a Mediterranean climate with mild and pleasant weather in spring, relatively hot weather in summer, cold weather in autumn and very cold weather in winter.

Due to its special location, the village of Darake has a beautiful and unique effect. Its beautiful views are attractive and interesting in most seasons Seko mountains in the north and Dalani mountains and Kamanjar is located in the south and in front of the village, which has given a special beauty to the village and even the region. The natural attractions of the village are the Wazn (Selur) waterfall, the beautiful area of QaLa Khani, Selor and Hazarani gardens, etc. make .

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Horaman Takht city

History of Horamanat village

According to the remaining documents, people lived near the villages of Nav, Hajj and Asparez, whose history is estimated to be around 40,000 years and they were in the Paleolithic era. From this historical period, the tools of the cavemen, the remains of the stove and some bones that are similar to the skeleton of an antelope were found in the caves of Mero and Gilan. Also, the bones of Neanderthal humans have been discovered in Shanider and Biston caves, which are said to be more than 40,000 years old. Over time, people migrated to this village, whose remains were found in a cave called Kanache.

It is interesting to know that the researchers have found evidence around the village of Roar, including a large stone grave with a dome-shaped roof and a number of houses, which show that people lived in the area during the Iron Age, and their history is estimated to be more than 3000 thousand years. . These findings are considered to be the most historical works of this region and its architecture is related to the western region of Zagros. Because its design and construction is in the shape of a Chinese land, and an inscription was found near the village of Tangivar, which seems to have been remembered from the Assyrian era. Images of the Assyrian ruler named "Sargon II" are engraved on this inscription, and also a cuneiform inscription was found which, after its translation by experts, mentions the Assyrian ruler's attacks on the Oraman and Zagros regions.

The stepped architecture of Oraman Takht and its spectacular houses has shaped the village into a pyramid, which is topped by an ancient castle. The stepped architecture of these houses has made it famous as the village of Hazar Masoleh, and it is in such a way that the yard of each house is the roof of another house. Oramanat's architecture and the greenery of this dreamy mountain area, as if it depicts stairs to heaven.

Pir Shaliar's ceremony is held in Huraman (Oraman Takht) village of Kurdistan every year in the middle of winter and the wedding of "Pir Shaliar" is celebrated in three days. The tomb of Pir Shaliar, who was a disciple of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani, is located at the end of the paved road in Oraman. This ceremony includes slaughtering the sacrificial animal, beating the tambourine, eating special food, and spending the night, saying Tahlil and praying (Zekr).

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Belbar village

This village is located at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. Sirvan river flows next to it and it is the only village whose scenery remains natural and pristine. In addition to Sirvan, this village also has temporary seasonal springs called Belchmi, which amaze the eyes of every viewer, and it is the only spring in Iran that erupts ten meters long. But unfortunately, these springs have been made ugly by building several artificial places. This village has three villas named (Dereh Vian-Shireh Dereh-Oudalan). The people of the village are at a high level in terms of science and culture, and it has the largest number of students in the region. This village has three mosques, two schools, communication and internet network. There is also a non-governmental organization in this village called Trifa Horaman Association.

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Selen village

This village is located on the most important nature tourism route of the province, which is the route from Marivan to Horaman Takht and Hajij tourist village, and this is one of the advantages of the village tourism in planning tourist tours, and due to its location in the protected area of Kosalan, it has a variety of species. It has animal and plant life and this diversity has greatly contributed to the development of ecotourism in the region. Due to the construction of Darian Dam in recent years, the water of the lake behind the dam has covered part of the village's land, and for this reason Selin village is the last village where Through the boat, transportation to other villages such as Hajij is done, which usually this type of transportation is used in the program of travel tours in combination with land trips.

The attractions of Selin village are as follows:

Shahu Heights

Shahu Heights is the name of a part of the Zagros mountain range that is located along Selin village. The access path to these heights is long and with a steep slope and is not suitable for children or the elderly. In a part of the route you have to pass through the heart of the forest. The clouds are near you and the singing of the birds invites you to continue on the path. This path is completely covered with nature's art and the further you go, the more attractive views you will see.

Sirvan River

Sirvan river passes through a winding path from the heart of Zagros to Selin village and is the lifeblood of this green area. On the way of the river, everywhere you look, you will encounter freshness and greenery. The flow of this river is so strong and powerful that they

built daryan Dam on it.

If you are looking for a stunning view in Selin village, be sure to visit the bridge that is located on the Sirvan river. The narrow width of this bridge allows only one vehicle to pass at a time. The beauty of this bridge is revealed only when you reach the halfway point. A stunning view on one of the biggest rivers of Kurdistan province awaits you.

Selen Castle

Since, according to historical evidence, Selin village is more than 900 years old, many archaeologists hoped that a historical discovery would be made in this area. Many excavations were done until recently they managed to discover a historical castle 1.5 km south of Selin. Even though there are not many remains of this fort, scientists believe that it dates back to the post-Islamic period and estimates that it is more than 1000 years old.

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Bel spring

Bel spring is one of the amazing attractions of Iran, which is located in Oramanat region of Kurdistan. Kani Bel Spring, which has an amazing volume of water, is located near the village of Nav and Hajij and flows into the Sirvan River. This spring is fed from the heights of Takht Mountain and is very loud. Cheshme and Bel River are known as "the shortest river in the world" with a length of 15 meters. This spring, which is known locally and in the Kurdish language as Kani Bel and probably got its name from the ancient Babylonian water god whose name was Bel, is located two kilometers from Hajij and at a short distance from the Sirvan river, and its water after leaving From the heart of the mountain, a roaring waterfall forms and flows into the river.

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Dewaznaw village

It is located in the southwest of Kurdistan province and in Oramanat area of Sarvabad city, 45 km from the center of this city.

This village is located between the Sirvan River and Shahu Mountain. After passing through difficult roads on the slopes of the Shahu Mountains, we reach this village, a village that is thousands of years old.

The presence of numerous waterfalls, greenness and virgin nature of that area has turned this village into a tourist village.

Dewaznaw means the birthplace of water. If you go to the village at the end of winter and early spring, all the water flows out from under the houses and alleys. The height of the village is about 940 meters above sea level, and due to the presence of a high peak and the tropical nature of this area, the people of this village experience a pale autumn.

  It is one of the terraced and tourist-friendly villages of the province, which has a lot to say in the fields of handicrafts, agricultural tourism and sports tourism. Purple weaving handicrafts are unique to this village, which Diuznav was nationally registered as a purple weaving village in 2019.

Another industry of this village is fish farming, which is flourishing due to the sources of running and clean water, and dozens of fish farming units have been established in this village.

The flow of life in this village is not spent only doing daily tasks. The people of this village in the bottom of this valley even cultivate their sports talents.

The presence of a football field and the excitement of playing in it has shown a different effect from the tourist attractions of this village.

The most obvious feature of Diuznav is the Kurdish Nowruz event. This region experiences spring earlier than other regions, and because the weather warms up earlier in this village, in the past, the beginning of the spring season was placed on the first of March, and Nowruz was celebrated at that time of the year, which is known as Kurdish Nowruz.

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Besaran village

 

Besaran is a green village of Sarvabad county, Kurdistan province, which is located 41 km from Sarvabad and 96 km southwest of Sanandaj (province capital). This village is bounded from the north by the villages of Salian, Naji and Sefidban, from the south by the villages of Zhan and Paiglan, from the west by the villages of Nesnar, Harsin and Borider and from the east by the villages of Xian, Hoyeh and Serhoyeh. By looking at the beautiful and amazing caves of this village, including Marjhol and Marazize, you can understand the history of human habitation in Besaran. According to the last census, the population of this village is about four thousand people (745 households), who mostly make a living through agriculture and animal husbandry.

The most spectacular attractions in Besaran

In addition to the beautiful nature, gardens and rivers, this village has other sightseeing and tourist attractions around, which we will introduce some of them below.

 

Dasiran Castle is two kilometers away from the western part of Besaran village, which was registered in the national register in 1353 and its foundation stone is from Saroj. If you travel to Bisaran village, it is recommended to visit this historical attraction. It is interesting to know that the people living in this village were subject to Dasani religion, which today is known as Yazidi religion.

 

Besaran Grand Mosque, which dates back to the 8th century AH, was first founded by Seyyed Baba Sheikh, one of the elders of this region, and hence it is also known as Baba Sheikh Mosque among the natives of the region.

The best time to travel

The climate of the village is moderate and mountainous due to its location between the high mountains of Shahneshin and Kori He Vrishan, so that it has snowy winters and mild and cool summers, so the best season to visit Ye Bisaran is spring and summer. . If you are looking for a cozy and safe place with the atmosphere of rural life during your trip to this area,

 

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Dalamarz village

 

Dalamarz village is one of the old villages of Kurdistan. According to the residents, the name of the village was Dalan Merz because in the past caravans stayed in Dalamarz for one or two days to rest and then passed through it. It has changed several times. Later, its name was changed to Sarmarz because Yazdegerd  made it the border of the region due to the remoteness of the region under his rule. Dere Merz was the next name of this village, which was changed to Dere Merz due to its location in a deep valley through which the Sirvan River passes.

The village of Dalamarz is located in a mountainous region and has a dense and compact texture; The location of the village on a gentle slope has caused some of the houses to be stepped, so that the flat roof of one house is the yard of another house.

 

Most of the old alleys are narrow and long. In the construction of new houses, materials such as beams, cement, plaster and the like are used.

The economy of this village is based on agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, beekeeping and traditional service jobs and handicrafts. Drinking and agricultural water is supplied through Gul Gulin spring and Sirvan river; Wheat, barley, chickpeas, lentils, strawberries, pomegranates, walnuts, berries, apricots and all kinds of dairy products including milk, yogurt, cheese, buttermilk, curd are the most important products of the village.

Tourist Attractions

Introducing the beautiful village of Delmarz with its pictures

 

Due to its special location, the village of Delmarz has a beautiful and unique effect. Its beautiful views and perspectives are attractive and interesting in most seasons. The most important natural attractions of the village are the Sirvan River from joining together All the rivers of the south-west, west and center of the province, such as the Qeshlaq, Gao-Rood rivers, are formed.

Gul Gulin spring is the gathering place of a huge group of fish of the Qashani type, which provides an opportunity to earn money for the villagers. These fish gather in this spring from late September to mid-December. In the past, the people of the village met their food needs by catching fish and sent the surplus to other villages and exchanged it with other foods, and in this way they met their food needs for the whole year.

And these beautiful tourist attractions can provide nature lovers with the best moments of free time for two or three days.

Pristine and untouched nature, the presence of favorable weather conditions in four seasons and fishing are also among the tourism capabilities of the village, so for tourists, especially mountaineers, a two-day trip in the spring season is not without grace.

Vegetation and trees: The vegetation of the village includes all kinds of plants, such as cow's tongue, khaksher, khatami, chamomile, cow's tongue, anemone, bo madaran, thyme, licorice, oregano, artichoke, rhubarb, khoje, mushroom and goon, which are used for food. They have medicinal and industrial plants, and chicory and all kinds of oak, kikem, argan, baneh, pomegranate, van, hawthorn, pear, and fig trees, and the surrounding of the village is surrounded by green pastures. It has vegetation suitable for livestock grazing.

Animals: Animal species in the habitats of the village include jackals, wolves, bears, ibex, foxes, rabbits, boars, pigs, and according to some villagers, a rare species of cheetah.

 

Communication ways of the village

The access roads of the village to different cities such as Kamiyaran, Paveh, Sarovabad and Sanandaj are accessible, but the existing communication road is dirt and impassable.

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