Zarivar Lake

Zarivar (or Zeribar) Lake is 5 kilometers (3 miles) long and 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) long and while its water levels depend on the amount of rain or snow fall, it is 5.5 meters (18 feet) deep at most. Situated 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) west of Marivan in the Province of Kurdistan, the fresh water lake is covered with ice for the most part of winter.

 Most of the Zarivaar Lake's water is supplied by the Cham-Zarivaar River, rainfall and natural spring discharges. The Marivan River stems from the Zarivaar Lake.

The Lake is one of the amazing tourist attractions in Kurdistan Province, situated at an altitude of 818 meters (2,683 feet), it has remained a tranquil spot.

Visitors can either find accommodation by staying at one of the nearby towns and villages or set up a tent in nature and enjoy an unforgettable camping experience.

Source: Press TV