Ordushahi Village

Ordushahi is a village in the Central District of Urmia County, in West Azerbaijan Province, located in Turkaman Rural District. Thanks to its proximity to Lake Urmia and the lush orchards around it, the village has a pleasant, scenic rural setting, and in recent years the building of garden villas has expanded here. Besides changing the look of some parts of the village, these garden villas have also helped boost land values and local activity. According to the available information, at the 2016 census (1395 in the Solar Hijri calendar) Ordushahi had a population of about 451 people in 111 households. The village's location in the natural area around Urmia and close to the lake is one of its important geographical features for rural tourism.

One of Ordushahi's most important historical attractions is Ordushahi Hill (Tappeh), which dates from the 6th to 8th centuries AH (Hijri lunar) and is inscribed on Iran's National Heritage list. It was registered as a national monument on 24 Mordad 1385 (Solar Hijri) under number 15930, and is considered one of the village's most prominent historical sites. The historic Ordushahi Church is another of the village's cultural attractions; because it is in need of restoration, visits should be made in compliance with any conditions and restrictions that may apply. Alongside the historical sites, the lush orchards and natural landscapes around Ordushahi offer a chance to experience the rural atmosphere of the region and to stroll in nature, and the closeness of Lake Urmia adds to the appeal of the surroundings.

To reach Ordushahi, you can take the Urmia–Mahabad road, known as the CENTO road. When driving from Urmia toward Mahabad, before reaching the village of Tappeh Turkaman, the road to the village is on the left side of the road, and another route also leads to Ordushahi after the road to Tappeh Turkaman village. Spring and early summer, when the orchards are green and the weather is more favorable, are a good time to explore the village and the nature around it. When visiting the historic hill and the old church, avoid touching or damaging the remains, and do not enter orchards and farmland without permission. Keeping the environment clean, collecting your litter and respecting the peace of the residents are also key principles of responsible nature tourism in Ordushahi.