Dorud
Officially titled the "Natural Capital of Iran," Dorud is a city in Lorestan province set in the Zagros mountains where two rivers, the Tireh and Marbrereh, meet to form the headwaters of the Dez. The surrounding landscape includes multiple waterfalls — among them Bisheh, Aznadar, and Garma — alongside Gohар Lake, oak forests, gorges, and caves. Historical sites include the Chalanechulan bridge and a fortress attributed to Roman-era construction.
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- Population121,638
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
Dorud: quick answers
Where is Dorud?
Dorud is in Iran, about 65 km41 miles in a straight line from Khorramabad.
How do you get to Dorud?
The nearest airport is Khoram Abad Airport (KHD), about 1 hr 34 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Dorud?
The warmest month is July, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is March, with about 119 mm4.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Dorud?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 4 restaurants, 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.