Gerdab-e Sangi

Gerdab-e Sangi is one of the historical monuments of Khorramabad which dates back to the Sasanian Empire.

Gerdab-e Sangi is a historical monument of Lorestan province, which dates back to the Sasanian Empire. Gerdab-e Sangi is a seasonal spring that is full of water from early winter until early spring.

The structure of Gerdab-e Sangi is circular, which is made of stone and Sarooj around the spring to transfer the spring water to Shapur Khast city by channels. Shapour Khast was a Sasanian city that was located in the current place of Khorramabad. This structure has a diameter of 18 meters and a perimeter of 256 meters. The height of Gerdab-e Sangi is about 18 meters from the bottom of the spring. Also, there is a gate to transfer the spring water to the channels.   

• Accommodation

  You can stay in the nearest hotels to the Gerdab-e Sangi as follows:
   
  • Rangin Kaman Hotel is a four-star hotel located on the corner of Moallem Street, eastern Shohada Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes a 15-minute walk from the hotel to the Gerdab-e Sangi. It takes five minutes by car.
     
  • Saliz Hotel is a three-star hotel located on Emam Khomeini Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It is a 27-minute walk from the hotel to the Gerdab-e Sangi. It takes seven minutes by car.
     
  • Azadi Hotel is a three-star hotel located on Mojahedin Eslam Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes an 18-minute walk from the hotel to the Gerdab-e Sangi. It takes five minutes by car.
     
  • Shaghayegh Hotel is a two-star hotel located on Shariati Street, Emam Hossein Square, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It is a 38-minute walk from the hotel to the Gerdab-e Sangi. It takes eight minutes by car.

• What is the best time to go?

To enjoy your journey, summer is the best time to visit Gerdab-e Sangi and the other beauties of Khorramabad. The green nature of this city is like heaven during the summer. If you are a nature buff, see Bisheh Waterfall. Moreover, don’t miss visiting the historical monuments such as the Brick minaret of Khorramabad and Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
 

• Getting there?

Gerdab-e Sangi is located at the beginning of the 17th Shahrivar Street, Takhti Square, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. To get there, you should go to the northwestern side of Khorramabad via private car or taxi call. If you want to use taxi calls, call number 1825, then a taxi will be provided at your place after a few minutes. Also, the following map helps you to see the exact location of Gerdab-e Sangi: