Iran is a country of four seasons, and for this reason, each season has its own beauties, and wherever you turn, you can see the effects of nature’s masterpiece. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine snow-capped peaks, where the sun scatters its golden rays, somewhere between these snow-capped peaks is a turquoise lake, where with the sound of birds and The sound of nature and the gentle breeze is just like a painting, like a beautiful picture, like a dream come true… here is Lake Kooh Gol, a place like nowhere.
Kooh Gol Lake is one of the natural attractions of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province in Iran, which is located northeast of the city of Sisakht and an area known as Kooh Gol. There are various lakes in this area. These lakes are seasonal and fill with water in late winter to early spring due to rain and melting snow that has settled on the heights of Dena, and almost dry up by late summer. Kooh Gol Lake, which is known as the jewel of Kooh Gol region, is located in the heights of the slopes near the summit of Kooh Gol Dena and in a place called “Anbari mouth” in a pass called “Bijan”. The area of the lake is about half a hectare and has a depth of 15 meters. The lake has a beautiful view in the mountain region and its beauty is doubled by reflecting the image of the surrounding mountains.
Kooh Gol region has its own beauties in every season, but without a doubt, spring and summer are the most natural manifestations of this region. In these seasons, the skirts of green and velvety plains full of red flowers of anemones and overturned tulips, and small flowers of chamomile make this painting more beautiful and complete. The path leading to this lake and Yasuj road also help this beautiful painting and turn it into one of the dreamiest regions of Iran. Most tourists prefer spring to travel to this area. However, Kooh Gol Lake is also beautiful in summer.
The fragrant air and the beautiful views of the lake and the mountains, when combined with the sound of migratory and native birds, create such a scene that the nature-loving human soul immediately falls in love with it. Migratory birds such as ducks and storks and herons that have chosen this lake as their temporary habitat and have somehow adapted to it, overturned tulip plains, salt gorge waterfall, cold spring, conservation area Dena and Kooh Gol Lake is a very valuable complex that fascinates every nature-loving tourist. Although the overturned tulips are no longer guests of this plain for more than a few days and their lifespan is short, but when they are enchanted on the green shirt of the plain next to the red and yellow flowers, everyone falls in love with them.
The colorful and unique nature around the lake, which includes plants such as mountain mushrooms, chamomile, mint, rhubarb and oregano, has given a special beauty, color and smell to this part of Dena region. As the name of this region suggests, we are faced with an environment full of beautiful and colorful flowers that satisfy every eye.
The fresh and refreshing air of Dena slopes, the scent of flowers and greens make everyone happy to watch. Mountaineering and hiking on the slopes of Dena and around the lake, camping and watching the pristine and unique scenery are activities that you can do on this trip, and enjoy your trip more. You can also go to the city of Sisakht and in addition to sightseeing, buy local souvenirs such as mountain honey and dairy products.
To reach Kooh Gol Lake, take the road to Sisakht city in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province. 8 km beyond Sisakht, it reaches the area of Kooh Gol. Now it’s time to start walking. A beautiful and very smooth trail is in front of you. Because the lake is located among the mountains, you will not see any trace of it up to 50 meters from the lake, so do not worry and continue on your way. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the lake.
If you like, you can spend the night near Lake Kooh Gol, because there are no wild animals living around it. Do not forget your camera. This area is so spectacular that you will definitely need your camera!
In the end, we hope you will travel to Sisakht and Kooh Gol area and enjoy the trip to the beautiful slopes of Dena and Kooh Gol lake to the fullest. When traveling to this region, do not forget to see the beauties of Yasuj and Sisakht. This area is full of pristine and natural attractions such as springs and waterfalls. Undoubtedly, seeing Yasuj waterfalls, Sisakht and beautiful Margon waterfalls and flower-filled plains will make the trip to Kooh Gol lake full of memorable memories.
