Cheshmeh Sabz Lake, Golmakan

Cheshmeh Sabz Lake in Golmakan is one of the natural attractions of Razavi Khorasan Province, located about 40 km west of Mashhad and 20 km from the town of Golmakan. This mountain lake lies at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 15 hectares. Set among the Binalud mountain range, Cheshmeh Sabz, with its clear water and cool air, is a popular destination for tourists and nature lovers.

The vegetation around the lake includes wild almond, oak, juniper and cypress trees. Medicinal plants such as chamomile, chicory, camelthorn and thyme also grow in the area. The surroundings of Cheshmeh Sabz in Golmakan are home to animals such as gazelles, wild boars, eagles, partridges and wild goats. If you are lucky, you may spot them among the trees or on the rocks and take beautiful photos of them.

To reach Cheshmeh Sabz Lake, take the Mashhad–Quchan road from Mashhad and, after reaching the town of Golmakan, follow a rough dirt road of about 20 km. This road can be driven with off-road vehicles and 4x2 vehicles. The best time to visit the lake is spring and summer, when the weather is milder and the nature around the lake is at its most beautiful. During your visit, practicing responsible nature tourism, including not leaving litter and keeping the area quiet, helps protect this valuable habitat.