Lumar
Īlām, Iran
Why visit Lumar?
Lumar is a small town in Ilam Province, situated in a mountainous valley near the Iraqi border, and is the capital of Sirvan County (a separate county from neighboring Malekshahi County, whose capital is Arakvaz). The population is Kurdish, and the landscape is characterized by rugged Zagros terrain.
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By Plane
Ilam Airport (IIL) is about 130 km north.
By Car / Road
Lumar is on a local road network connecting small border settlements in southern Ilam.
Walkable.
What are the things to do?
- Border mountain landscapes — Remote and scenic frontier country.
- Traditional Kurdish villages — Accessed from Lumar.
Trekking and exploration of the border region (check security conditions).
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Small eateries serve Kurdish dishes.
Where to drink?
Tea, bottled water.
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- Budget: Basic guesthouse.
What should you buy?
Limited. Basic provisions in local shops.
Where to go next?
- Arakvaz — capital of neighboring Malekshahi County.
- Dehloran — hot springs, to the east.
- Mehran — border crossing, to the north.
Nearby in Īlām
More places to explore around Lumar.
Guide content as of July 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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