Ovan Lake

Ovan Lake
Location	Alamut
Coordinates	36°28′58″N 50°26′37″E / 36.48278°N 50.44361°E / 36.48278; 50.44361
Primary inflows	Ovan stream and the springs underneath of the lake
Primary outflows	A stream to farmlands
Basin countries	Iran
Surface area	70,000 m²
Max. depth	5.7 m (19 ft)
Surface elevation	1,800 m (5,900 ft)

Ovan lake (also knows as Evan lake) is a small alpine lake in Alamut region of Arburz range, in Qazvin province of Iran. The centre point of the lake is approximately located at 36°28′58.98″N 50°26′37.39″E / 36.48305°N 50.4437194°E / 36.48305; 50.4437194. The only tributary that flows into the lake, is a stream with the same name, Ovan, coming down from northern mounts. The north of the lake is also surrounded by three small villages, namely from east to west: Varbon, Ovan and Zar-abaad.

Access to the lake

The lake can be reached via a road which connects Qazvin to Alamut. As of 2009, part of the road is gravel, therefore using an SUV might be a better option. Starting from the south towards the north, there is village at beginning of the road, called Shinqor, which is probably the best/last place one could obtain foods and drinks. After passing a relatively high hill there is a flat area called Rajaee-dasht at 36°27′20″N 50°16′58″E / 36.45556°N 50.28278°E / 36.45556; 50.28278 where a fuel station is available. A few kilometers after this point, where the road branches off, the Moalem-kalaye road should be taken. At the last fork, there is a narrow road towards the north which directly goes to the lake.