The Lipar Lagoon, also known as the Pink Chabahar Lake, is one of the spectacular attractions in Chabahar, a specific lagoon in southern Iran.
Lipar Lagoon is known as one of Chabahar's main attractions due to its unique nature. It is interesting to know that only four similar examples of this lagoon exist in the world. If you want to know where and how you can get to Lipar lagoon, stay with us.
Lipar Lagoon is located along the coastal path of Chabahar to Gwadar Bay on the coast of Gulf of Oman. Also, Lipar Lagoon is situated in a rocky valley overlooking the mountain. You will see an eye-catching view and different animal and plant species in this area. Moreover, the endangered species marbled duck, lives in this lake.
There is a plain next to this pink lake, which is called Dashtar by local people. Dashtar means bride in the Sistani dialect. Due to the green nature of this area, this plain is named Dashtar.
Lipar Lagoon looks pink because of the presence of plankton. The abundance of organic and mineral matters, which flow through the rivers and firths in Lipar Lagoon, increases the amount of biological processes in some seasons of the year.
Chabahar Pink Lake is a suitable destination for birdwatching. The prominent species of birds of Lipar Lagoon are as follows: coot, phoenicopterus, grebes, Great egret, Grey heron, sandgrouse, See-see partridge, Grey francolin, Tawny eagle, Eurasian teal, kestrel, and Western swamphen.
Because of the soft, swampy ground around the lagoon, don’t go around the Lipar Lagoon with a car. It is better to park your car next to the coastal road of Gwadar Bay, then walk to reach the Lipar Lagoon. Also, persons weighing over 100 kilograms probably have drawn into the swampy ground.
You can travel to Chabahar any time of the year. Due to the humid weather, Winter and early Spring are the best times to visit Lipar Lagoon. Moreover, during summer from late July until early September, is the best time to see recreational and cultural events and enjoy the beauties of Chabahar's nature.
Lipar Lagoon is located 15 kilometers east of Chabahar, on the coast of the Oman Sea. You can see many stunning sceneries as you go from Chabahar to the Gwadar Bay on the coastal road. It does not take long to reach the village of Ramin, and after that, the pink lake catches your attention. It takes about 30 minutes from Chabahar to Lipar Lagoon.
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