Ovan Lake

Ovan Lake, located 75 km from Qazvin in the mountainous region of this city. This region is an attractive resort for eco-tourist.

Ovan Lake is one of the natural attractions of Qazvin that attract many domestic and foreign tourists, due to its magnificent and spectacular views. This picturesque lake is located in Qazvin Province, surrounded by four villages: Evan, Vein, Zavardasht and Zarabad. The Ovan lake area is over 70,000 square meters, and the depth of this lake at the deepest point is approximately six meters. An interesting point about Ovan Lake is that it doesn't receive any water from the surrounding rivers, and the only water source is atmospheric precipitation and springs on the lake floor.

• Features of Ovan Lake

Ovan Lake, located 75 km from Qazvin in the mountainous region of this city. Considering the geographical location and the stunning scenery of the lake, it is a fascinating place for nature enthusiasts for setting up camp. A good road along the lake and the right amenities on the outskirts of this area has made it an attractive resort for eco-tourist. Ovan means the place to gather water. This astonishing lake has become the 89th National Natural Heritage Site in Iran's Natural Heritage List since 2010.

The Ovan lake is freezing in winter and autumn, and it is considered a suitable haven for migratory birds such as swans, geese, and ducks.

Due to the elevation of 1815 meters and the cold weather of this area in the winter, the lake surface is frozen and allows skiers to Ice skating. On the other hand, the weather is very glorious for fishing, swimming, and boating in the summertime.

• Animals around the Ovan lake

In the region of Ovan Lake, animals such as goats, leopard, brown bear, fox, jackal, wolf, wild boar, marten, caracal, eagle, cinereous vulture, kestrel, hawk, owl, partridge, cuckoo, woodpeckers, rollers, chough and various kinds of sparrows, frog, turtles and crabs are live. Aquatic animals such as trout, carp and fish ducks live in the lake as well.

• Ovan Lake recreation facilities
   
  • Boating:
    One of the best entertainment on Ovan lake is boating. You will experience different prospect when you are in the middle of this lake and stick spectacular scenery in your memory. 
     
  • Picnic and photography:
    Try to visit the Ovan lake alongside the groups on the spectacular side of the lake and spend a couple of hours relaxing and enjoying nature.
     
  • Mountaineering:
    High mountains that surround Ovan Lake can provide a good climbing location. As you climb these mountains, you can see the beauties of the lake.
     
  • Ice skating:
    If the weather is cold enough in the winter, the lake is freezing, and in addition to alluring scenery, it becomes an ideal place to experience ice skating.

• What is the best time to go?
   

The best time to get there is spring and summer. This area is usually full of tourists in these seasons as well. But if you do not have a problem with the cold weather, fall and winter are the perfect opportunities to see how the mother of nature plays with colors.

• Getting there?
   

If you want to travel to this tourist attraction with a car, you should start your journey from the Tehran - Qazvin highway and get yourself to the Minudar square. After reaching Raja'i Plains, you will have about three hours to get to a junction. One way goes to Alamut and the other way to Ovan Lake. After eight kilometers and passing through the green village of Zarabad, you will find the Ovan Lake.