Khorramabad/ the city of waterfalls/ the capital of hidden treasures 

Khorramabad city was the first Iranian residence. There are residential caves like Konji, Yafteh, Pasangar, Gerajneh, and Ghamari in Khorramabad valley that have the signs related to the dwellers of Musterian, Baradostian, Zarzian or in general Paleolithic eras. The evidence and experiments indicate that the monuments of the city are more than 40000 or 50000 years old. Khorramabad is the largest city of Iran in terms of occupying by Lur people and it is the capital of Lorestan province in the west of Iran.

Geographically, from the north the city leads to Selseleh county, from the northeast it leads to Borujerd county,from the east to Dorud and Aligudarz counties, from the south to Andimeshk county, from the west and southwest to Dowreh and Pol-e Dokhtar counties. Khorramabad has a moderate, semi-humid climate with a lot of rainfall especially in Spring. In the past there was a city at the current location of Khorramabad which name was “ Shapur Khast” and it was built by the order of Shapur II during Sassanid era and then the city was destroyed by the Mongols. Khorramabad is one of the important tourist cities of Iran with a lot of tourist and historical attractions. Khorramabad was also the capital of Hazaraspids and Hasanwayhids.

Where to stay in Khorramabad?

There are many good hotels in Khorramabad that you can choose for staying such as: Rangin Kaman hotel in Shohaday-e Sharghi street, Kasian hotel in Kasian observatory which is a great place located at the height of 1860 m from the sea level, Saliz hotel in Alavi street, Jahangardi hotel in 22 Bahman square, Karoon hotel in Shariati street. Atr, Shaghayegh, Fardis and Arshia are also the other suitable hotels of the city.

What to eat? Where to eat?

Khorramabad like other cities of Iran has many delicious local foods. Rural and Nomad’s foods are also very popular in Khorramabad. Gipe, Khoresh-e Ghalieh Torsh, Gole rizeh, Abgoosht-e Kashk, Soghdu, and Ash-e Goosht are the most popular foods of Khorramabad. Since animal husbandry is very common in Khorramabad, very delicious Kebabs with high quality are cooked in the city that you should not forget to try. You can eat the local foods of Khorramabad in good restaurants of the city that the best of them are: Shemshad Nemooneh, Zafaran Talaei, Rangin Kaman, Khuzestan sandwich, Ziafat, Saliz, Cactus, Plus Pizza,Atish Pizza, Shaghayegh, Nahavandi, Paniz, Dasht-e Behesht and Chiti.

Beverages ( Soft Drinks)

There are some good cafes in Khorramabad such as: Vitaminehtehroun, Honar, Kandelous, Dalahoo, Kolbeh, and Sadaf.

What do we buy from Khorramabad?

Urban, rural, and Nomad handicrafts like carpet, Kilim, Jajim, Giveh, Metal works, Carved woods, Warsaw and Felt are the souvenirs of Khorramabad. The city also has delicious souvenirs like Honey, Dairy products, Kaak,and Saj bread. You can buy those souvenirs from Mirza Seyed Reza Bazaar and Almas-e Shahr shopping center.

Health and Care 

There are good,equipped hospitals in Khorramabad like Shahid Rahimi, Shafa and Rasoul Akram. Takhte Jamshid and Madar are the pharmacies of the city.

Where to go and visit in Khorramabad?

Khorramabad is full of historical tourist attractions such as: Falak-ol-Aflak castle which is a splendid castle related to Sassanid era and it is the symbol of the city and Lorestan Province, Brick minaret that was the watchtower of Khorramabad and it is about 900 years old, Shapuri bridge that is a historical masterpiece from Sassanid era, Gerdab-e Sangi which is a historical stony whirlpool, Keeyow lake, Afrineh waterfall, Khorramabad ‘s inscription, Tomb of Baba Taher, Gabri mill, Bam-e Lorestan,and Kasian observatory.