Taleqan Dam Lake

Taleqan Dam Lake is located in Taleqan County, in Alborz Province. The lake has formed behind the Taleqan Dam, which was built on the Shahrud River. The river rises in the mountains of Mazandaran and reaches the beautiful Taleqan Valley along its course. The Taleqan Dam is an earth-fill dam with a clay core, rising more than 100 metres above the riverbed. The reservoir behind the dam is more than 10 kilometres long and holds about 420 million cubic metres of water. It creates a very beautiful landscape and gives the area a special charm. The fish living in the lake include yellowfin fish, rainbow trout and carp. With its pristine, beautiful nature, the Taleqan region is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Tehran and Karaj.

The best time to visit Taleqan Dam Lake depends on the purpose of your trip and the activities you want to do. In general, however, spring and summer are the best seasons to visit the area. Facilities such as restaurants and accommodation are limited near the lake, but you can find good places to stay in the town of Taleqan or in the surrounding villages. Swimming in the lake is not recommended because of its great depth and strong currents, and it may be dangerous.

Taleqan Dam Lake is a unique attraction for nature lovers. The vegetation of the area is very beautiful. Plants such as thyme, yarrow and rhubarb, along with many lovely wildflowers such as chicory and poppies, decorate the nature around the lake. Walnut, apple and barberry trees make the surrounding mountains even greener. Hawthorn and wild cherry are other native plants of the region, adding beauty to its orchards and fields. Thanks to its pristine natural features and rich wild flora, Taleqan Lake has always welcomed visitors interested in Iran's native nature. The area is home to various animal species such as wild boar, bear, hare, jackal, hyena and wild goat (ibex). It is especially delightful to see the eagles that occasionally soar over visitors in the clear sky above the lake.