Berke Googli Lake

Berke Googli Lake lies south of Majarshin village (also called Mirzanshin) in Gonbarf Rural District, in the Central District of Osku County, East Azerbaijan Province. The lake is about 65 kilometres from the metropolis of Tabriz and sits on the slopes of Mount Changil. The pond is fed by running water from snowmelt, precipitation and the springs of Agh Darreh. The name "Googli" combines the words "Ego", meaning blue-coloured, and "Gol", meaning pond.

Majarshin village, with a population of about 1,300, is a mountain village with terraced houses and is linked by asphalt road to the towns of Osku and Azarshahr. The village stands at the junction of the Azarshahr–Gonbarf and Osku–Gonbarf roads, which gives it a very favourable position compared with the surrounding villages. Berke Googli Lake is regarded as one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the area, yet it remains unknown to many travellers.

To reach Berke Googli Lake, you can take the roads from Osku or Azarshahr towards Majarshin village. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the surrounding landscape is at its most beautiful. When visiting the area, it is essential to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism, such as not leaving litter and keeping quiet so as not to frighten the birds or harm the environment.