Visit shopping malls and amazing natural sites of Baneh
Kurdestan Province is located in the western part of Iran, bordering Iraq, and each of its ten cities has its own features. Baneh is a city located on the slope of the Zagros Mountains, 20km from the country’s border with Iraq.
Siranband border crossing in Baneh has helped make the city not only a trade center, but also a tourist destination in the province, IRNA wrote.
A huge number of people travel to Baneh anytime in the year, especially during holidays, to visit its numerous shopping centers and enjoy the untapped natural beauties of the region.
A large number of hotel and guesthouses have been established in the city to provide services to tourists.
Over 100 shopping centers are operating in the city, of which Khedri Mall is the oldest. Various types of home appliances, as well as cosmetic and hygienic products, are sold in the center.
Behesht, Pasargad, Ebrahimi, Golestan, Shafei, Maad, Khosravi, Kandis and Khayyam are the names of some other shopping malls in Baneh.
The shops offer quality goods at affordable prices.
The city of Baneh is divided into four districts, each of which has its own attractions.
Surin Plain is located in the Nanour district of Baneh, next to a village with the same name.
With its dense forests and appropriate vegetation cover, the plain is known as one of the main resorts of the region, attracting a large number of residents and tourists.
The Holy Qur’an manuscript of Haft Tash Village, located in Nanoor district, dates back to over 350 years. This valuable and old book was restored in 2010.
Mount Arbaba, with an elevation of 2,000 meters, located near the city of Baneh, is a beautiful tourist spot hosting many residents of the city and travelers throughout the year.
Various welfare and recreational facilities have been established in Dokanan and Pirmorad forest parks, situated next to each other on the slope of Mount Arbaba.
In addition to its numerous shopping centers and natural attractions, Baneh has several pilgrimage centers, including the tomb of Pirmorad, a Muslim who lived in the region in the early Islamic period. Baneh Dam Lake, located 10 kilometers from the city, has a pleasant nature and beautiful vegetation. It is one of the best places to spend one’s leisure time when the weather is good.
Shevi Cave, in a village with the same name, with a width of two meters, is situated near Baneh. The cave, which is 247 meters long, has an entrance with a height of one meter.
Cave lovers and hikers are very interested in the paths inside the cave.