Lorestan Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Dorūd

Dorūd is a town in Lorestan Province district, Iran. Within 50 km by road there are 21 places to visit — 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls and 1 caves. The must-see places are Bishe Waterfall (Abshar Bishe) (31 km), Gahar Lake (36 km) and Gerit Waterfall (49 km).

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Dorūd, Iran
Dorūd, Lorestan Province district, Iran. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dorūd at a glance

Location
Lorestan Province district, Iran
Coordinates
33.4922° N, 49.0616° E
Places within 50 km
21 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Dorūd

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dorūd: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dorūd

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dorūd. The closest is دانشگاه ملی مهارت پسران دورود (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dorūd

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dorūd. The closest is Imamzadeh Qasem Castle (58 km); the best-known is Imamzadeh Ja'far (65 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Dorūd

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Dorūd. The closest is Aznadar (13 km); the best-known is Bishe Waterfall (Abshar Bishe) (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Dorūd

12 caves within 100 km of Dorūd. The closest is Ghār-e Choghāsangar (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dorūd

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dorūd. The closest is Marvak Dam (25 km); the best-known is Gahar Lake (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dorūd

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dorūd. The closest is Ghasem Imamzadeh (65 km); the best-known is Jame' Mosque of Borujerd (66 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dorūd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dorūd
  2. 7 km دانشگاه ملی مهارت پسران دورود · viewpoint, Lorestan Province
  3. 30 km Bishe Waterfall (Abshar Bishe) · waterfall, Lorestan Province
  4. 9 km Garmeh · waterfall, Lorestan Province
  5. 39 km Gahar Lake · lake, Lorestan Province
  6. 25 km Aznadar · waterfall, Lorestan Province
  7. 13 km Back to Dorūd

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From travellers near Dorūd

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How to reach Dorūd

    All places near Dorūd by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dorūd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7100دانشگاه ملی مهارت پسران دورود (7 km)
    Forts & heritage031Imamzadeh Qasem Castle (58 km)
    Waterfalls920Aznadar (13 km)
    Other attractions019Azna Snow Tunnel (51 km)
    Caves112Ghār-e Choghāsangar (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Marvak Dam (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs010Ghasem Imamzadeh (65 km)
    Parks04Vahdat Park (66 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02تالاب بیشه دالان (54 km)
    Museums01The Museum of Anthropology (67 km)

    Dorūd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dorūd?

    دانشگاه ملی مهارت پسران دورود (viewpoint, about 7 km), Bishe Waterfall (Abshar Bishe) (waterfall, about 31 km), Aznadar (waterfall, about 13 km), Gahar Lake (lake, about 36 km), Garmeh (waterfall, about 22 km), Marvak Dam (dam, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dorūd?

    21 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 waterfalls, 1 cave, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dorūd?

    دانشگاه ملی مهارت پسران دورود, about 7 km by road; Mesghal (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dorūd?

    Imamzadeh Qasem Castle, about 58 km by road; Birjandi Historical House (65 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Dorūd?

    Aznadar, about 13 km by road; Garmeh (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dorūd?

    Start in Dorūd, visit دانشگاه ملی مهارت پسران دورود, then Bishe Waterfall (Abshar Bishe), then Garmeh, then Gahar Lake, then Aznadar, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dorūd?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Dorūd

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dorūd’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dorūd on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.