Nickname: Land of Tribes and Springs
Capital
Yasuj
Population
~713,000
Wedged into the southern Zagros between Isfahan and the Persian Gulf lowlands, this is oak-forest and gorge country, home to the Boyer-Ahmadi and Kohgiluyeh tribes and to Margoon, one of Iran's tallest waterfalls. Mount Dena's biosphere reserve dominates the province's northern skyline.
Culture & people
A mountainous Lur-Persian province in the central Zagros, among Iran's least-developed and most traditionally pastoral regions.
Notable cities
Yasuj
The provincial capital, tucked into forested Zagros foothills and known for the nearby Tang-e Sayad protected area. Its cool, green setting is unusual for the region.
Dena
A district named after the Dena mountain range, home to some of Iran's highest peaks outside the Alborz. It is a serious trekking destination with oak forests on its lower slopes.
Sisakht
A highland town at the base of the Dena range, popular as a cool-season retreat and trekking base. Its orchards and streams make it a favourite local summer destination.
Highlights
- Margoon Waterfall near Sisakht
- Dena Biosphere Reserve and peaks
- Tang-e Sayad protected valley
- Sisakht highland village
- Local tribal weaving and felt-making
Best time to visit
Late spring through early autumn suits the highlands best, when snowmelt feeds Margoon Waterfall and mountain roads are clear.
Getting there
Yasuj is roughly a five-hour drive from Shiraz or Isfahan, usually visited as a stop between the two on a Zagros route.
The province's location, highlighted on the map of Iran.
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