Kolah Ghazi National Park and Wildlife Refuge is located southeast of Isfahan city. The national park covers an area of 47,262 hectares, while the wildlife refuge spans 3,574 hectares. Due to its unique natural conditions, Kolah Ghazi has long been recognized as a habitat for wildlife and boasts a rich historical background. Since the Safavid era, particularly during the Qajar period, these mountains were known as exclusive hunting grounds for the monarchs. Zell al-Sultan, the eldest son of Naser al-Din Shah, who ruled Isfahan for many years, mentioned Kolah Ghazi and Shahkooh as rich and beautiful hunting grounds in his writings. The presence of a unique ecosystem and diverse habitats led to the declaration of Kolah Ghazi Heights as a protected area in 1346 AH (1967 AD). There are no human settlements inside Kolah Ghazi National Park and Wildlife Refuge. Ecotourism attractions in this area include the Inside Kolah Ghazi National Park and Wildlife Refuge, mountain range, which attracts many mountaineering and nature-loving groups, as well as fossil reserves that draw numerous students, professors, and researchers to the region, making them notable tourist attractions.
