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Valasht Lake
Valasht Natural Lake
LocationKelardasht County,  Iran
Coordinates36°32′17″N 51°17′23″E / 36.53806°N 51.28972°E / 36.53806; 51.28972
TypeNatural Lake
Basin countriesIran

Valasht Lake in Iran,[1] representing one of the country's ten freshwater lakes. Its water is sourced from underground springs, making it a notable example of a natural freshwater lake.[2] The surface area of the lake is 150,000 square metres, with a maximum depth of 20 metres. The volume of water present is estimated to be approximately three million cubic metres.[3][4] The lake is situated within the eastern hills of Kelardasht, in close proximity to the village of Sama.[5] The lake's pristine waters make it a habitat for migratory birds, as well as fish and other aquatic life.[6][7]

Valasht Natural Lake

Location

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Valasht Lake is situated in a mountainous region to the southwest of the city of Galous northern of Iran in Mazandaran province and to the northeast of the city of Kelardasht, at an altitude of 1,000 meters above the Caspian Sea.[8][9]

Additionally, it can be accessed via the city of Galous and from the Kandwan road. Following a 23-kilometer route through hills and forests, one can reach the natural lake of Valasht.[10][11]

The city of Kelardasht is situated in the western region of Mazandaran province, approximately 35 kilometers from the central portion of the southern Caspian Sea coastline and It follows the jurisdiction of Galous district. Kelardasht is regarded as a tourist and recreational destination due to its a natural area.[12] The area of Kelardasht has been inhabited for at least 4,000 years, situated as it is in a mountainous region with pristine forests and snow-capped mountains.[13]

Tourism

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Iran is home to a multitude of natural lakes, both large and small. One such lake is Lake Valasht, which attracts tourists due to its natural environment. Its location in a mountainous and hilly region, coupled with a diversity of vegetation,[14] has made it a destination for tourism.[15]

General information

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Name Valasht Lake
Area 150,000 m2
Depth 20 m
Water level 3 million cubic meters
Type Fresh water
Location Kelardasht
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ http://www.imgrum.net>user>miracle-iran Archived 2017-02-23 at Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ http://www.boarding-magazine.com>news Archived 2019-10-27 at Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ mawdoo3.com
  4. ^ arabic.tebyan.net
  5. ^ Where is Valasht Lake located?
  6. ^ http://www.samita.com>blog Archived 2019-10-16 at Wayback Machine.
  7. ^ "Travel and Tourism in Iran - booking tickets, hotels and organizing tours". Archived from the original on 2018-11-28.
  8. ^ "Travel with us - Cosmetic surgery in Iran". Archived from the original on 2019-06-08.
  9. ^ en.int.umz.ac.ir
  10. ^ ar.mehrnews.com>news
  11. ^ Valasht Lake Pearl of Klardasht
  12. ^ ar.farsnews.com>intertainment>news
  13. ^ arabic.irib.ir>search>ltemid-477
  14. ^ Klardasht, Northen Iran.
  15. ^ Economics in Klardasht