Bisheh Waterfall
Bisheh Waterfall (Persian: آبشار بیشه; Lurish: آوشار بیشَه) is a waterfall in the village of Istgah-e Bisheh, Papi District in Khorramabad County, Iran.[1] The waterfall is located 65 km (40 mi) from Khorramabad and near Bisheh railway station.
| Bisheh Waterfall | |
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| آبشار بیشه | |
 Bisheh Waterfall | |
| Location | Istgah-e Bisheh, Papi District, Khorramabad County, Lorestan Province, Iran |
| Longest drop | 48 metres (157 ft) |
| Total width | 10 |
Description
Bisheh Waterfall is about 48 m (157 ft) in height, and about 10 m (33 ft) wide where it joins the Sezar River.[1] The waterfall, with the nearby oak forest, is a popular tourist attraction because of its scenic location and nearby train station.[2]
The name of Bisheh Waterfall is taken from Bisheh Village. The people of this village speak Khorramabadi Luri and Bakhtiyari Luri.[2]
References
- "Bisheh Waterfall of Lorestan". Iran Traveller. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- "Bisheh Waterfall: One of Major Attractions of Iran's Lorestan". Tasnim news (Creative Commons). Retrieved 27 October 2017.
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