Papila Eco-Lodge in Susa Plain offers an authentic nomadic experience with traditional architecture, black tents, and local cuisine near Karun River and oak forests.
Description
Papila Eco-Lodge: A Nomadic Living Experience in the Susa Plain
In the heart of the pristine nature of Khuzestan Province, the Papila eco-lodge with its traditional architecture and nomadic identity, hosts you for an unforgettable journey. This indigenous house in the vast Susa Plain, near the Oak Forest and on a hill overlooking the Karun River, offers 10 different rooms and diverse amenities. Papila, meaning "the pillars of the bridge over the river," provides the opportunity to live in nomadic black tents and experience local cuisine.
The Stay Experience at This Property
Papila, with its traditional architecture and nomadic identity, offers you a warm and intimate space. This eco-lodge is located on a hill in the Susa Plain, showcasing the beautiful view of the Karun River and the Oak Forest. The design of the rooms, with attention to traditional style and the use of natural materials, gives you a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature.
Rooms and Accommodation Units
The Papila eco-lodge has 10 rooms of different sizes:
- Two 12-square-meter rooms
- Three 20-square-meter rooms
- Three 15-square-meter rooms
- Two 18-square-meter rooms
All rooms have private bathrooms (Western-style). Additionally, there are shared Iranian-style restrooms (3 women's and 3 men's toilets) in the courtyard. The total capacity of the eco-lodge is 70 people.
Amenities and Services
Papila makes your trip easy and enjoyable with various services. Among the amenities of this eco-lodge, you can mention tour guides, English-speaking staff, free internet and Wi-Fi, open parking with CCTV, cooling and heating systems (gas cooler, water cooler, wood-burning fireplace, and oil lamp).
Food, Restaurant, and Dining Experience
At Papila, you can enjoy local and delicious dishes such as Bakhtiari kebab, Kashk and eggplant, chicken and gbenneh. These dishes can be ordered upon request and prior coordination with the staff. Additionally, the experience of having breakfast and lunch in the forest, cave, or by the river is one of the attractions of this eco-lodge.
Geographical Location and Access
The Papila eco-lodge is located in the city of Izeh, Khuzestan Province, in the vast Susa Plain. This area is near the Oak Forest and on a hill 3 kilometers away from the Karun River. Access to this eco-lodge is possible via the main road to Izeh city and then local roads to the Susa Plain.
Climate and Best Time to Travel
The Susa Plain has a moderate and mountainous climate. The best time to travel to this area is during spring and autumn, when nature is at its most beautiful and the weather is cool and pleasant. Traveling to this region is not recommended during summer due to the heat.
Tourist Attractions Around
The vast Susa Plain, as one of the natural and pristine attractions of Khuzestan Province, is the passage of the Karun River. Among the attractions of this region, you can mention ancient hills, the bridge and lion-shaped stone tombs (stone monuments in the shape of stone lions), Dehdasht Caravanserai, Ashkft Salman, Khun-e-Azhdar relief, Miyangaran Wetland, Ashkft Suleiman Cave, Sheyavand Waterfall, and Kol Farah Rock Carvings.
Why Choose This Eco-Lodge?
The Papila eco-lodge, with its traditional architecture, diverse amenities, local cuisine, and natural and historical attractions around, is an excellent choice for nature lovers and those interested in culture and tradition. The experience of living in nomadic black tents, horse riding, boating, and other eco-tourism activities will make your trip memorable.
Eco-lodge amenities: Tour guides, English-speaking staff, free internet, parking with cameras, cooling and heating, private and shared restrooms, local food, eco-tourism activities (horse riding, boating, cycling, local dance, hiking, poetry night, nomadic black tent, handicrafts, and dairy products)
Distance to important places: 3 kilometers to the Karun River, in the vast Susa Plain, Izeh County, Khuzestan Province
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