Zhivar Village

Zhivar is one of the most beautiful villages in Kurdistan Province, located in the Uraman Takht district of Sarvabad County. Built in terraces from stacked stone in the middle of a beautiful valley, this village is known as the "Thousand Masuleh of Kurdistan". Zhivar lies beside the Sirvan River on the slopes of the Kusalan Mountains and offers unique views. Its name in Kurdish means "place of life" or "life", reflecting the deep bond between its residents and the nature and history of this land.

In Zhivar, the terraced layout of stone houses, the pomegranate, grape and fig orchards, and cool, bubbling springs such as "Chameh" come to life. Pomegranate is its most important crop, and a large part of the local economy is based on selling it. The Darband Valley, the Sirvan River and the Kusalan highlands are also among the village's natural attractions. A wide variety of plants grow in its natural surroundings, including oak, Persian maple (van), hawthorn-like arzhan (wild almond), fig, borage, licorice and pennyroyal. Winters are cold and mountainous, while spring and summer are mild; its spring and summer have even earned it the nickname "Pure Paradise", and especially in the cold seasons it is a destination for experienced mountaineers.

To get there, there is a road route from Sarvabad or Uraman Takht, which passes through the Kusalan valleys and crosses bridges over the Sirvan River before reaching the village. The best time to visit is from Ordibehesht to early Khordad, and also from mid-Shahrivar to Aban, when the landscape is lush and filled with bubbling springs and delightful weather. When visiting, we recommend keeping nature clean, taking your rubbish with you, avoiding lighting fires, and moving carefully on steep, rocky paths so that you can enjoy a pleasant and safe trip.