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Eshtehard River and Salt Lake

Eshtehard river and salt lake

Eshtehard Lake and River are located approximately 15 km north of Eshtehard in Alborz province. Eshtehard River, also known as Shurkat, originates from the mountains southwest of Avaj in Qazvin province. After crossing the plains of Abhar, Qazvin, Eshtehard and Savojbolagh, the river finally flows into the Great Salt Lake of Qom.

Zebrafish are found sparsely in this saline river because the salinity of the river water has provided suitable environment for them. The little slope of the river causes salt to penetrate the ground and create a salt lake around it. Colorful interesting salt textures in the hills of Eshtehard plain, which have been created as a result of river salt deposition, have made the region attractive. Eshtehard Desert, River and Salt Lake are some of the most beautiful desert areas of Iran, so they draw many tourists’ attention to Alborz province. Another unique feature of this area is the presence of birds such as swallows, Great egrets and also desert eagles, with the river here as their habitat. Artemisia plant, which belongs to the chicory family, forms the vegetation on the outskirts of the region; however, there is no vegetation in the center of this desert plain. It should be noted that there is a salt cave in the north of Eshtehard River and Salt Lake near the colorful hills. This cave is formed as a result of water erosion and washing of sand and salt by rain water. Eshtehard Salt Cave has 3 entrances and beautiful salt stalactites and stalagmites.

 

Tags: Alborz Province, Eshtehard River and Salt Lake, Alborz Attractions, What to See in Iran, Iran Natural Attractions, Lakes in Iran, Rivers in Iran

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