Dalakhani Mountain

Dalakhani Mountain lies 10 km south of the town of Sonqor and 85 km northeast of the city of Kermanshah. In terms of height, it is the fifth highest peak in Kermanshah Province, after Parav and Shaho, Namazgah and Qatteh Charmi. It is an isolated mountain that does not belong to any particular range, and this isolation gives the surrounding areas a special beauty. Dalakhani has several summits. "Dalakhani" is a Kurdish word meaning "the eagles' nest".

The wildlife of the area includes several species of bat, wolf, jackal, red fox, brown bear, badger, leopard, wild boar, deer, wild goat, wild sheep and more. The area also has diverse vegetation, including thyme, borage, chamomile and kakuti (wild thyme), as well as trees and shrubs such as oak, wild pistachio, wild almond and hawthorn, along with wildflowers and pasture plants that give the area a beautiful landscape in spring and summer.

With its unspoiled scenery, mountain views and colourful vegetation, the area is excellent for nature photographers. It is also possible to pitch a tent and stay for a short time on the mountain's slopes and in its flat areas. The best season to see the lush greenery and wildflowers is spring. In summer the air is cool at higher elevations, though on hot days the lower slopes of the mountain may be a pleasant place to be. In the rainy seasons, autumn and winter, the trails may be slippery and snowfall is likely, so these seasons are not suitable for climbing.