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 which is full of water during early winter until early spring.

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

• Accommodation

  You can stay in the nearest hotles to the Gerdab-e Sangi as follows:
   
  • Rangin Kaman Hotel is a four-star hotel is located on corner of Moallem Street, eastern Shohada Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes 15-minute walk from the hotel to the Gerdab-e Sangi. It takes five minutes by car.
     
  • Saliz Hotel is a three-star hotel is 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 is located on Mojahedin Eslam Street, Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It takes 18-minute walk from the hotel to the Gerdab-e Sangi. It takes five minutes by car.
     
  • Shaghayegh Hotel is a two-star hotel is 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 beauty of Khorramabad. 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 monument such as Brick minaret of Khorramabad and Falak-ol-Aflak Castle.
 

• Getting there?

Gerdab-e Sangi is placed on 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, this following map helps you to see the exact location of Gerdab-e Sangi: