Chaloshtor is situated 10 km northwest of Shahr-e-Kord.
This castle had been the ruling center much long before Shahr-e-Kord gained importance. The castle belonged to Khoda Rahim Khan Bakhtiyari and at present except for a small portion, the rest of the castle is ruined.
About Shahrekord
Shahrekord is the capital city of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. It is the largest city in the province, and is 90 km away from Iran's third largest city, Isfahan.Shahrekord is known for its natural environment, cold winters, waterfalls and rivers.Shahrkord is the Iran’s highest capital city at 2,070 m (6,790 ft) above the sea level. This led to be known as “Roof of Iran”.Shahrekord is about 100 km (62 mi) from ...
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Shalamzar Castle – Shahrekord
This castle and remainders of the aggregate castles of Najaf Qoli Khan are located in Shalamzar and were constructed by the local governors (Khans) of the Bakhtiyari Tribe. The Shalamzar castle which covers an area of 1000 sq. m. was constructed in ...
Solagan (Solejan) Wetland – Shahrekord
This wetland is very vast and bearing an area of over 8 sq. km. provides a natural habitat for different species of waterfowls.
Zayandeh Rood River – Shahrekord
This river flows its course from Garagoosh in the northeast to Chelvan near Saman and depicts a perfect recreational area in this province.This vicinity comprises of the villages of Gonagoosh, Garm Dareh, Markadeh, Qoochan, Sadeq Abad, Hovreh, ...
Bazoft Forest Zone – Shahrekord
This zone covers an area of 53,000 hectares and is 180 km away and to the west of Shahr-e-Kord. From north it reaches the borders of Lurestan, from south to Ardal, from east to Shahr-e-Kord and from the west to borders of Khuzestan province. The ...
As’adieh Cholicheh Castles – Shahrekord
Cholicheh is one of the villages of Meezdaj, which is situated 30 km southwest of Shahr-e-Kord. In the said and lush greenery, there are the Raz or As'adieh two castles at the short distance from each other which have been constructed by Salar Aazam ...
Felard Forest Zone – Shahrekord
This area covers an area of 20000 hectares and is 150 km to the south of Shahr-e-Kord township and to the north of Khan Mirza. Its neighboring provinces are Lordegan from west, Semirom from east and to the border of Kohkiluyeh Va Boyer Ahmad ...
The Stone Lions, the Symbol of Bakhtiari People – Shahrekord
One of the rituals of Bakhtiari nomads is to put up a stone lion on top of the tombstone of ever-lasting eminent people of the tribe.Bakhtiari people erect this lion stone which is the symbol of bravery, valor, and characteristics like ...
Dehqan Samany Tomb – Shahrekord
Abolfath Dehqan Samani (Seif-ol-Shoara) was a sufi who lived among the Bakhtiyari Tribes and expired in 1326 AH. The tomb of this sufi is situated approx. 28km to the north of Shahr-e-Kord and near by Zaman Khan Bridge.The architecture and ...