Lordegan

Lordegan is a city in southern Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiari Province, located in the Zagros mountains at 1,800 m elevation. It is a predominantly Bakhtiari town and serves as a gateway to the Karun River headwaters and the scenic Kohrang valley. The area has a strong nomadic Bakhtiari tradition.

By Bus

Buses from Shahrekord (60 km north, 1.5 hr) and Ahvaz (250 km south-west, 4 hr) serve Lordegan.

By Car

Mountain roads connect Lordegan to Shahrekord and to the Khuzestan lowlands via the Karun valley.

Walking and shared taxis.

• Lordegan Bazaar: Market selling Bakhtiari handicrafts and local produce.

• Karun River Valley: The upper reaches of Iran's largest river are nearby.

• Zagros Scenery: The city is surrounded by dramatic peaks and valleys.

• Bakhtiari Nomadic Camps: Black goat-hair tents in the high pastures (spring–summer).

• Explore the Karun River headwaters.

• Visit Bakhtiari nomadic encampments.

• Hike in the Zagros mountains.

Bakhtiari dishes at local eateries: grilled lamb, kal-e josh, and mast-o-khiar.

Tea and doogh.

• Budget: Lordegan Inn — basic, ~200,000 IRR.

Bakhtiari kilims, honey, local cheese, and dried herbs.

• Shahrekord (60 km north, 1.5 hr) — provincial capital
• Ardal (40 km north, 1 hr) — mountain valley town
• Farsan (60 km north-east, 1.5 hr) — weaving centre
• Kuhrang (80 km north-west, 2.5 hr) — Zagros alpine region