[custom_adv] Stretched along the Zagros mountain range, veiled with wheat fields and dotted with oak trees, Lorestan Province is sure a looker at first sight. With striking mountains, numerous mysterious canyons and waterfalls by the dozen, it’s no wonder why Lorestan is known for the most staggering canyons and waterfalls. [custom_adv] There’s also a train to Dorud which can be efficient if you don’t plan on renting a car. The train ride is also known to be one the most scenic and you could always hire a driver guide in Dorud to take you elsewhere. [custom_adv] The main attraction of Lorestan is a Sasanid fort standing in the centre of Khorramabad for over 1800 years. Falak-ol-Aflak has recently been converted into a museum with wax figures depicting Lorestani culture and traditions along with historic items belonging to the first settlements in the region. [custom_adv] Just so you know, Lorestan has a long history dating back to 3rd and 4th millennium BC. Some of the most precious historic items from this region are the Lurestan bronze artwork usually dating back to 1000 to 650 BC currently on display in museums all around the world. [custom_adv] Lorestan has numerous brick and stone bridges and the stone Broken bridge is the most famous of them all. Built by Shapur I Sasanid around the same time as Falak-ol-Aflak castle, there are 6 arches remaining from this 28 arch bridge constructed to give way to caravans from Susa to Ecbatana. [custom_adv] Lorestan is a big exporter of meat so you can imagine there were lots of kebabs and meat-based dishes. What I struggled to find was decent restaurants and local food that could almost be found nowhere. The restaurant of Gap Hamam, Azadi hotel and Zafaran Talaei restaurant in Khorramabad are among the best you can find. [custom_adv] The potential is honestly mind-blowing and it could easily become a popular destination among nature-lovers but there’s so much that needs to be done. The infrastructure (read hotels, restaurants, cafes, …) needs a heavy push and there’s hardly much content available to help travellers find there way around the province.
