Hashilan Lagoon

Hashilan Lagoon
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About: Hashilan Lagoon

Hashilan Lagoon is located on Kermanshah-Ravansar Road, 26 kilometers of North West of Kermanshah in Allahyar Khani Village. The approximate area of this lagoon is 450 hectares and it is on the plain and low lands of Khorein and Veis Muntain skirts.
This lagoon is located in the southern skirt of Khorein Mountain in a vast plain with a very low slope from north to south. The water of the lagoon is supplied by Sabz Ali Springhead that contains vegetation with various flowers. Lagoon water in upper hand is in the form of a springhead and bubbling springs and it is spreaded in lagoon width in the form of small and big channels. Water surface is covered by grass which is grown inside water in the form of water plants.
This lagoon with about 110 small and big islands is formed in an area of from about 100 square meters to one hectare.

Hashilan lagoon is located on Kermanshah-Ravansar Road, 26 kilometers of North West of Kermanshah in Allahyar Khani Village. The approximate area of this lagoon is 450 hectares and it is on the plain and low lands of Khorein and Veis Muntain skirts.
This lagoon is located in the southern skirt of Khorein Mountain in a vast plain with a very low slope from north to south. The water of the lagoon is supplied by Sabz Ali Springhead that contains vegetation with various flowers. Lagoon water in upper hand is in the form of a springhead and bubbling springs and it is spreaded in lagoon width in the form of small and big channels. Water surface is covered by grass which is grown inside water in the form of water plants.
This lagoon with about 110 small and big islands is formed in an area of from about 100 square meters to one hectare.

General Specifications
Name
Hashilan Lagoon
Etymology
The name of the wetland, according to Kurdish dialect, is made of two parts, Hashi meaning snake and Lan meaning home.
Animal features
Variety of reptiles, mammals and birds such as jackal, wild goat, fox, mallard, Eurasian teal, gadwall, Eurasian wigeon, common teal, northern shoveler, little grebe.
Plant features
Willow and Herbaceous plants
Protected area
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring
Duration of visit
One day
Access route
Address
26 kilometers northwest of Kermanshah, on the route from Kermanshah to Ravansar, Kermanshah, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Unavailable
Restaurant
Unavailable
Residence
Unavailable
Network coverage
Available
Hashilan Lagoon
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