Balangan Spring, Eqlid

🧭What kind of place is it?

Balangan is in the Sedeh district of Eqlid. Water comes out from the base of a high mountain and forms a deep pool among willow trees. Many springs bubble up from the floor of this pool, and you can see the water welling up beneath its surface. Several kinds of fish live in the pool, including golden carp and rainbow trout.

🏛️What was it built for?

Balangan's water feeds part of the flow of the Kor River, running from here towards the Molla Sadra Dam and then the Dorudzan Dam. Further on, the water reaches Lake Tashk. So besides being a place for outings, this spring is part of the water supply for the plain and the reservoirs downstream.

👀What you will see

• Willow trees grow around the pool, which lies in their midst.
• Many springs bubble up from the floor of the pool, and you can see the water moving where it rises.
• The source is at the foot of a high mountain, and the water comes out right at its base.
• Golden carp and rainbow trout are among the fish that live in this pool.

🎒Good to know before you go

• The pool is deep; watch the springs bubbling from the edge, and don't go into the water.
• Don't throw anything into the water to see the fish, and keep the area around the spring clean.