Dare Khazine, The Grand Canyon of Iran

The Dare Khazine is one of the wonders of Iran's nature, which has been caused by years of erosion.

Dare is the Persian equivalent of Valley in English. Dare Khazine is one of the hidden gems of the Lorestan Province. Dare Khazine with its breathtaking scenery will make you ecstatic. When you stand on the edge of this valley, you will be fascinated by the spectacular panoramic view of the valley.
Undoubtedly, Lorestan Province is one of the most beautiful regions in Iran that attracts the eyes of every visitor with its stunning sceneries and virgin landscapes such as waterfalls, rivers, and mountainous areas. But among all this landscape, Dare Khazine is the pick of the bunch. This valley is caused by years of erosion, resulting in a beautiful and eye-catching valley that is very similar to the Grand Canyon of the United States. Of course, the length of this valley is much more than the Dare Khazine. 446 km length and its width reach 29 km at some points. In addition to the natural shape of the rocks and the stepped shape of the valley, the passage of the Karkheh River through the valley has created a magnificent view in this region.

• Why Dare Khazine?
  • The Dare Khazine is one of the wonders of Iran's nature, which has been caused by years of erosion.
  • There are many striking similarities between the Grand Canyon of the United States and Dare Khazine.

• The suspension bridge of Dare Khazine

Unfortunately, this bridge was destroyed by unknown people in 2018 and no longer exists there. This bridge with a height of 85 meters, a length of 112 meters, and a span of 80 meters, which was built over the Karkheh River, was the highest suspension bridge in the country, even though in the Middle East. One side of this bridge is located in the Lorestan Province and the other side of it is located in the Ilam Province, which connects two sides of the valley. Currently, the Meshginshahr suspension bridge with a height of 80 meters in Ardabil Province, is ranked as the highest suspended bridge in the country.

• What is the best time to go?
  The weather of Lorestan Province is very desirable in spring, summer, and early autumn due to the mountainous location of the area. Therefore, the best time to travel to the Dare Khazine starts from mid-March until October.

• Getting there?

The Dare Khazine is located on the road of Pol-e Dokhtar to Andimeshk and near the village of Khazine. To get to this valley, you must go towards Pol-e Dokhtar and then turn into Andimeshk Road leading to Khazine Village. After crossing the village, about 44 km away from the Pol-e Dokhtar city, you will arrive in the Dare Khazine.