Iran · Tribal Experiences

2-Day Shahrekord and Sar Aqa Seyyed Tour from Isfahan

2 Days Round trip from Shahrekord Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Sar Aqa Seyyed, a mountain village accessible only in summer
02 Interact with the Bakhtyari nomadic people and learn about their simple lifestyle
03 See Dimeh Spring and the Koohrang Tunnel, source of the Zayandehrood River
04 Travel through Chelgerd, the main district of Bakhtiari nomadic settlement

Travel from Isfahan to explore the highlights of Shahrekord, the capital of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in Iran. Visit Sar Aqa Seyyed, a village in the Miankuh-e Moguyi Rural District of Kuhrang County, and interact with the Bakhtyari nomadic people to learn about their simple lifestyle. Along the way, see Chelgerd, Dimeh Spring, and the Koohrang Tunnel, the main source of the Zayandehrood River, and enjoy beautiful views at Sar Aqa Seyyed village.

Have lunch in the black tent of the nomads, locally known as Siah Chador.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Shahr Kord, Isfahan, Chelgard

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Isfahan to Shahrekord and Chelgerd

Pick up from your hotel in Isfahan and travel to Shahrekord.
Continue to Chelgerd, the main district of Bakhtiari nomadic settlement.
Visit Dimeh Spring on the way and see the Koohrang Tunnel, the main source of the Zayandehrood River.
Have lunch in the black tent of the nomads, locally known as Siah Chador.

Overnight stay in Chelgerd.

Day 02

Sar Aqa Seyyed Village and Return to Isfahan

Travel to Sar Aqa Seyyed village, built into the Zagros Mountain. The village can be visited only during the summer months, as the roads remain closed due to heavy snowfall for around seven months of the year.
Return to Chelgerd and have lunch on the way.
Drive back to Isfahan.

End of the tour.

The route