Varmaghan Village

Varmaghan village, also known as Varmakan, is one of the attractive villages of Sonqor County in Kermanshah Province. It lies about 35 kilometres north of the city of Sonqor, in Bavaleh Rural District, on the slopes of the Badr and Parishan mountains. With its abundant springs, lush orchards, oak and wild almond trees and wide pastures, the village has scenic natural surroundings. The climate is mild and pleasant in spring and summer, while winters are cold and often snowy. In the past, Varmaghan was a summer pasture for local khans and the people of Sonqor, and today it still appeals to those who enjoy nature tourism and rural travel.

One of the region's main sights is the Shahpasand spring and waterfall, known as Kani Shahpasand, on the slopes of Mount Badr. With its rocks, clear water and the surrounding mountain views, it offers a delightful setting for a stroll. In spring, the mountain slopes are covered with green pastures and wild plants, and in early autumn the changing colours of the trees give the landscape a spectacular look. Walnut, almond, peach, apricot and apple orchards, along with crops such as wheat, barley and alfalfa, form part of the village's scenery and its economic life. The people of Varmaghan speak Kurdish with the Kalhori dialect, and carpet weaving, kilim weaving, jajim weaving, prayer-rug weaving and drumming (dohol playing) are among the cultural and artistic expressions of this region.

The best time to visit Varmaghan village is spring and summer, when the weather is better suited to walking in nature and seeing the Shahpasand spring. To reach the village, head north from the city of Sonqor towards Bavaleh Rural District. Because the area is mountainous, it is important to check road and weather conditions before your trip, especially in the cold seasons. To visit the spring and waterfall, bring comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to mountain weather. Please also avoid damaging the vegetation, lighting fires in high-risk spots and leaving litter in nature, so that the beauty of these landscapes is preserved.