Chahar Mahal Bakhtyari
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Zagros Mountain.
In province of Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari about 16 important peaks exist, which are said to be more that 3,5000 m. in height. Majority of these peaks are in the Zagros Mountain Ranges that is located to the west of this province. The highest peak being the Zard Kooh peak 4,500 m. in attitude. A list of important peaks or summits are given below along with their geographical locations.

Bareh Haye Dalanak Mountain, Hafshejan, Shahr-e-Kord: This peak is covered with seasonal glaciers. Mountaineers ascend to the peak through Hafashjan after passing a long valley (Seyed Qani garden) and also Dalanak seasonal glacier.

Dena Mountain, Hafshejan, Shahr-e-Kord: .The track to the said peak begins at Hafashjan. After crossing Kollak garden and lower and upper Kamar Qarchi gardens, mountain climbers ascend the flat rocks on skirts of this mountain and finally by passing through that, they reach Dena peak.

Haft Tanan Mountain, Farsan:This peak rises to more than 4,000 m. and is a favorite spot for mountain climbers. In the lower altitudes, the Kulunchi Mountains exists at a height of 3,988 m.

Kooh-e-Sookhteh Mountain, Shahr-e-Kord: This peak is about 4,000 m. above sea level, its mountaineering tracks begin from the village of Dastna. There is a primitive shelter in this route which is extended to the gardens under the rocks of this peak. At the end of these gardens there is a rocky area and mountain climbers with the aid of suitable rock climbing facilities can ascend to the main peak. From here there is a track towards Tang Darkesh Varkesh.The natural scenaries of the peak route are magnificent and interesting.

Saldarvan Mountain, Shahr-e-Kord: This peak stands at a height of 4,000 m. and is accessible from the plains of Jonaqan after crossing the Jonaqan River towards Tang Dareh and Dareh Karefi. From this peak there is a track towards Cheshmeh Pirhar and towards Tang Daresh Vareshk.These tracks can be used by mountain climbers.

Shah-e-Shahidan Mountain, Shahr-e-Kord: Around this peak, at the heights of 4,000 m., 4,100 m. and 4,220 m. there are some glaciers. Access to the peak originates from Chilgerd and the route of Shah Shahidan mountain and connects to Mount Karkonan. En route, near the peak, there is a shelter for the temporary rest of mountain climbers.

Other Altitudes and Summits, Chahar Mahal Va Bakhtiyari: In addition to above, there are various other peaks and summits in this territory which are 2300-4500m in height. They are named as follows: Zard Kooh, Sabz Kooh, Nileh Rood, Takht-e-Shah, Zari Kooh, Kelar, Sar Sabz, Khoshk Rood, Shah Neshin, Khakestari Kooh, Kamisian, Nahr Kooh, Sefidoon, Robat Kooh, Zaqeh Kooh, Booneh, Shahan and Karivar Kooh.

Lordegan
Lordegan is situated to the south of this province neighboring the province of Kohkiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad and Khuzestan. The capital city of which is Lordegan, 81 km south of Shahr-e-Kord and at a distance of 624 km from Tehran. This town forms the area of the Haft Lang Tribe of the Bakhtiyari and most probably takes its name from the old city of Larjan, according to ancient geographers.

Shahr-e-Kord
The township of Shahr-e-Kord is located to the northeast of this province, Shahr-e-Kord being its capital city and situated 543 km from Tehran. Shahr-e-Kord is in the midst of a plain surrounded by mountains. In the 7th Century AH Shahr-e-Kord and its outskirts came under the rule of the Atabakan-e-Fars and Lurestan. It was in this area that a sentry post was set up to control both passenger traffic and see to their need. The Kords formed the guard of this post, thereby this vicinity was known as Dehkord. After many decades due to its expansion Dehkord was named Shahr-e-Kord and is reputed for its fine weather and natural beauty.

Brujen
Brujen is located on the plains surrounded by mountains. The capital of which is Shahr-e-Brujen which is 571 km from Tehran. Standing at an attitude of 1,980 m from sea level. It has moderately a cold climate, along with greenery and natural beauty in abundance - having cold winters and cool summers.

Farsan
This township is situated in the mountainous region of the north and northwest segment of this province. The capital city being Farsan located 35 km from Shahr-e-Kord, and 578 km from Tehran. The city of Farsan is one of the important summer residing places for Bakhtiyari Tribe, which has excellent weather conditions due to.

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