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Basket Weaving View of Bazoft Bakhtiari Sadar Asad residence, Jonoqan Engraving,Pir Qar Handicrafts, Chaharmahal	With an area of 16,532 square kilometers, the province of Chahar Mahal and Bakhteyari is located in the center of the mountain chains of Zagros and Iran. It is surrounded by two mountain chains of the interior Zagros mountains and the province of Esfahan. It is formed of two main regions, Chahar Mahal and Bakhteyari. It is consisted of five districts, each is named by the name of its main town, which is its administrative center. They are: Shahr-e-Kurd, Boroojen, Lurdekan, Farsan and Ardal. Shahre Kurd is the administrative center of the province. The population of the province in 1996 was 761,168 from which 45% were registered as urban dwellers, 54.8% villagers and the remaining were recorded as nomad tribes. The province is located in the center of the Zagros mountain chain which crosses the province north-west towards south-east . The highest peak of the highland of the province is named Zard Kooh Bakhteyari with 4,548 meters altitude, and the lowest point of the province is located in the eastern part of Chahar Mahal. The highlands of this province are the head springs of the largest rivers of Iran such as Zayandeh Rood and Karron. The mountainous areas of the province are of the permanent water supplier areas of the country and the peaks of the province are covered with snow for all seasons of the year. The province area consisted mainly of highlands, and most of its area has more than 2,000 meters altitude. This turns the province to a very cold region, especially in winter. Snow fall in this province starts usually from the middle of the autumn, and it continues till the first month of the spring. But there are some lowlands in which temperature rise in summer to more than 40 C degree, and rain fall average is consequently lower. The cold season usually starts from the mid-automn and it lasts 4-5 months, in which January and February are the coldest. The general average of the temperature in this province is +10.3C, while the higher average is +35.2 C, and the lower average is - 15.6 C degree. The annual rain fall averege is 426 millimeters and the frost days average is recorded at 127. While May- November is recorded as dry season, the higher rate of rain and snow fall, as well as frost is in the other season. The history of the province of Chahar Mahal and Bakhteyari is mixed with the the Bakhteyari tribe. There are a branch of the "Lur Bozorg" which means the Grand Lur. The Bakhteyari tribe, itself is divided into two main branches which are called "haft Lang" and "Chahar Lang". The Bakhteyari tribe have two different, summer and winter territories. The summer territory of the Chahar Lang branch is to the north, while the summer territory of the Haft Lang is to the south. Historically, the Bakhteyari territory was some times under the Fars state, and some other times under the Khuzestan’s. The nomad living style of the tribe of Bakhteyaris, did not left many historical buildings or physical elements. But the beautiful nature of the region and the many eco-turism potentials of the province are significant and unique, which attracts viewers. The magnificent and beautiful marshlands, wonderful malls, green river sides, unique flora lands, warm and mineral water spring, pleasant water falls, marvelous highlands, snow view and tens of other natural elements which increases the beauties of the environments of the province, and provides facilities for tourism in summer as well as skiing and other kinds of winter sports. Culture and traditions in this province are interesting. The magnificent views of the tribes moving Through the beautiful landscapes of the marvelous mountains are pleasant. The For exampdes local ceremonies as well as traditional and religious practices one may find in The region are exceptionally attractive. Traditional wading parties, are full of traditional and local songs and dances which are valuable to attend. The traditional clothes of the women with their happy colours, and the men’s clothes are full of life . Following are some of the interesting characteristics of towns and districts of the province.
	Shahr-e Kurd
Bakhtiari migration	The town of Shahr-e-Kurd is located 543 kilometers South to Tehran, the national capital . It is located in a plain which is surrounded by many mountain chains. It was a part of the territories of Atabakan Fars and Luristan during the seventh century AH. A check point was built on this side for controlling traveling and providing facilities for passengers, and because the soldiers of this check point were Kurd, it was named "Deh Kurd" which means the village of the Kurdish people. Few decades ago , when this village was expanded, its name was changed to "Shahr-e-Kurd" which means the town of the Kurdish people. The most important places to visit in this town are as follows: hSureshjan Ski Site. hQala castle Shalamzar hQala Dezak castle. hQala castle Assadeyeh. hQala castle Jounqan. hbridge Zaman Khan. hBath Darbe Imamzadeh. hschool (Madreseh )Imameyeh. hmosque Atabakan. hShahrak, Chalshotur and Farrokh Shahr, Friday mosques. hImamzadeh Halimeh, Hakimeh Khatoon and Baba Peer Ahmad shrines which are located in jangal Saman village. hMalls located in the suburbs of Shahr-e-Kurd.
	Boroojen
	The town of Boroojen is located 571 kilometers south to the national capital Tehran. It is located in a plain which is surrounded by high mountains. The town altitude is 1980 meters, and it enjoys moderate weather in summer and a very cold one in winter. The important places to visit in this town and surrounding areas are as following: hChagha Khor marshland, Gandoman and Soulgan. hHamzeh Ali shrine which is located in Beldaji village.
	Lurdekan
	The town of Lurdekan is located 81 kilometers south to Shahr-e-Kurd, and 624 kilometers south to Tehran. This town is the headquarters of the Haft Lang Bakhteyari tribes. This town may be the same town which has been referred to by many historians and geographers with the name of "Lurjan". Estakhri, the famous geographer, identify it as the center of the Sardan state and speaks of its largeness and expansion of the town though big gardens. The most important places to visit in this town and its suburb is "Abshare Atashgah" , or the "Fire Place Water Fall", which is located 40 kilometers to Lurdekan, near a village called Atashgah.
	Farsan
	The district of Farsan is located on the north-west and the western parts of the province, and the town of Farsan is located 35 kilometers to Shahre Kurd, and 578 kilometers to Tehran. It was built on a high land with a beautiful view and a very good climate. The area is usually covered with snow for many months a year. The area is consequently full of spring water and beautiful countrysides. Thousands of domestic tourists visit the region during summer. The most important places to visit in this province are as following: hChelgard Ski Site hAna Darreh Eshq water fall which is located in Doplan. Masjid Jami mosque of Farsan. hImamzadeh shrine Farsan.
	Wild Life
	The province of Chahar Mahal and Bakhteyari is significant for its geographical characteristics, specially its beautiful mountains and forests. This has provided the province with marvelous wild life. The most significant wild animals of the province are; otter, wild goat, ram, ewe, gazelle, panther, brown bear, wolf, boar, fox, beaver, partridge, ducks, grouse, bustard, and falcon. Many of the wild life sites are located close to tourism axis, and the most important ones of these wild life protected zones are as following: hTang Sayyad Protected Zone. hHunt Sites of Sabz Kooh, Takhteh Qala, Bardeh, Bazoft, Landi, Hussein Quli vallies, Chabd, hQaysari, Ahmad Lyveh, Meeli, Haft Cheshmeh, Tangeh Sarkhoon, Parreh Daas, Dalan Kooh, hBiedeleh, Gandumkar, Haft Kartan, Kelar, Kooh Soukhteh , Saldaroon, Zard Kooh, Darreh Seer, hDasht Marjen, Marbereh and Gineh Shahr.
	Travel and Stay to the Province
A landscape	Although this province is mainly consisted of highlands and its geographical difficalties, it is well facilitated with many transportation and road networks which are suitable for tourism there. All towns of the province are connected to each other by good and modern roads, and access to these towns is easy . Most towns are well facilitated also by different kinds of hotels, restaurants and other infrastructures which can be used by tourists. The tourism pool of Chegard, and marshland of Borojen and Imam Hamzeh Ali are well facilitated with hotels, guest houses and restaurants. The town of Shahr-e-Kurd is close to historical and beautiful city Esfahan (120 kilometers), so the Esfahan international airport can be used by tourists and access to this airport from Shar-e-Kurd is very easy.

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