Margoon Waterfall
Margoon is a broad spring-fed waterfall whose water emerges directly from fissures in a limestone cliff. Rather than descending from a single river above, countless streams pour from the rock into a green Zagros valley.
Central Zagros · Southwestern Iran
Kohgiluyeh & Boyer-Ahmad
Waterfalls and oak woods beneath Dena
Kohgiluyeh & Boyer-Ahmad lies in the Central Zagros, where Dena’s slopes, oak woods and the Bashar River frame Yasuj. Sisakht beneath Dena and Tang-e Tamoradi’s waterfalls and natural pools offer distinct ways to explore the landscape.
The journey also reaches Dehdasht’s UNESCO-inscribed caravanserai and Marin’s stepped village architecture. Local textiles and dishes such as ash-e kardeh connect a nature-focused visit with the province’s settlements and everyday culture.
Province highlights
Kohgiluyeh & Boyer-Ahmad at a Glance
- Capital
- Yasuj
- Region
- Central Zagros · Southwestern Iran
- Best season
- Spring & summer
- Suggested stay
- 2–3 days for Yasuj and Dena; 4–5 for the province
- Best for
- Nature · Mountains · Villages · Crafts
- Main access
- Road
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5 essential places
Dena National Park
With high peaks, deep valleys, oak woodland and abundant springs, Dena forms the province’s natural backbone. Its range of elevations creates diverse Zagros habitats, while routes around Sisakht offer exceptional opportunities for responsible hiking and close observation of mountain nature.
Yasuj Waterfall
In a green valley near the city, Yasuj Waterfall is fed by springs from the Zagros heights. Water flowing among trees and orchards and the cool mountain air make it a popular place for walking and rest; spring and early summer reveal it at its fullest and greenest.
Khaiz Protected Area
Khaiz Protected Area encompasses rocky Zagros mountains, oak woodland and the transition towards the warm plains around Behbahan. This connected habitat is especially important for wild goats and other mountain wildlife.
Tang-e Mehrian
Tang-e Mehrian is a narrow mountain gorge near Yasuj, where a stream runs between oak trees and rocky slopes. Cool air and constant water make it a popular retreat during the warmer months.
More about Kohgiluyeh & Boyer-Ahmad
Important Cities
- Yasuj — provincial capital and Bashar River
- Sisakht — base for Dena
- Dehdasht — caravanserai and historic town
- Gachsaran — access to Marin
Food & Souvenirs
Local food
- Ash-e kardeh
- Ash-e doogh
- Tiri flatbread
Souvenirs & crafts
- Kilims
- Jajim textiles
- Carpets and woven bags
Culture & Arts
Lur and nomadic communities connect herding and seasonal movement with textile traditions. In villages such as Marin, sorna and dohol music accompanies spring rituals, expressing the region’s shared cultural life.
UNESCO & Heritage
Selected UNESCO World Heritage properties
- The Persian Caravanserai (2023) — Dehdasht caravanserai is an inscribed component
Other historic places
Dena has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2010, a designation distinct from World Heritage inscription. Dehdasht’s old town and Marin’s stepped architecture offer further cultural visits.
Selected Universities
- Yasouj University
