Darreh Eshq

Darreh Eshq (The valley of love) دره عشق
village
Darreh Eshq (The valley of love)
Coordinates: 31°46′00″N 50°48′05″E / 31.76667°N 50.80139°E / 31.76667; 50.80139Coordinates: 31°46′00″N 50°48′05″E / 31.76667°N 50.80139°E / 31.76667; 50.80139
Country	Iran
Province	Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
County	Kiar
Bakhsh	Naghan
Rural District	Mashayekh
Population (2006)
• Total	154
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

Darreh Eshq (Persian: دره عشق‎, also Romanized as Darreh ‘Eshq and Darreh-ye ‘Eshq)^[1] is a village in Mashayekh Rural District, Naghan District, Kiar County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 154, in 36 families.^[2] The valley of love is a natural attraction of Chahar Mahal & Bakhtiari Province. Its nearest town is Shahr-e Kord at a distance of 110 km. Even its alluring name attracts visitors to the place. Iran’s longest river runs through the valley of love, where tourists can take part in rafting and fishing. Rice paddies and pomegranate orchards create a pristine landscape before your eyes. Rivers, waterfalls, and adjoining villages live in peace and harmony side by side, where sightseers can feel at ease and relax.

Karun River is Iran’s longest at a length of 950 km, crossing the valley on its winding path. Adding to the beauty of the valley is a waterfall that gushes out from the heart of the mountains and drops over 100 meters. Next to the pomegranate orchards and rice paddies, this heavenly sight captures the heart of any nature lover.

Named in honor of an American nurse who took care of people here in 1931, the Helen protected area of pastures and oak trees is also in this region. Apart from rafting and fishing in the Karun River, you can also spend your time here photographing and climbing.

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