The Location of Halgurd Mountain
Halgurd Mountain is one of the highest mountains in Kurdistan which has a wide area and a high peak, it is located on the Zagros Mountain range and extends from the Bamir node to the Armenian node in the northwest. Halgurd has the highest peak in all the mountains of the South part of Kurdistan and it is 3607 meters above sea level. This mountain is located on the administrative border of the Choman district and is located 175 kilometers northeast of Hawler City. According to the new measurements, Halgurd is the second highest peak of the mountain after Chikhi Drewa Mountain.
Kurdistan mountains, especially Halgurd, have an ancient geological structure and are made of firestones and sediments. Due to the instability of the plates and their continuous movements, every year these mountains rise higher by a few centimeters; especially in the areas where the plates contact, and most of the mountains of Kurdistan are formed around them. These continuous movements are a reason for the rise of the older towers and the fall of the newer towers.
The History of Halgurd Mountain
The formation of mountains in Kurdistan dates back to the Cenozoic period where most of the mountains and heights were formed during this period.
Each of the mountains in Kurdistan represents a history full of pride and they are glorious symbols of the revolution and the sense of being a Kurd and most of the victories and steps of the Kurdish revolution came from these high mountains. These mountains along with the Peshmerga became shields against the enemy during these revolutions. Helgurd is one of the high mountains of Kurdistan that has recorded a great history of pride.
Natural Plants in Halgurd and Water Sources for Agriculture
Halgurd Mountain, due to its high elevation from sea level, the roughness of its sides, and the complexity of its rocks do not let plants, trees, and shrubs grow densely near its top, on the other hand, due to the cold weather, heavy snowfalls and it's remaining over this mountain during the year, the thinning of the soil and the freezing form of the soil less vegetation and trees grow.
The mountains of Kurdistan are known to be an important source of ground and underground water that possess a suitable kind of water which come from the high peaks and the melted snow over them.
Near the village of Sakran, Halgurd Mountain has led to the creation of several important ground and underground water sources in the area. This has increased the importance of agricultural activities in the area.
This mountain is home to many wild animals that live in rugged areas.
Tourism in Halgurd Mountain
Having one of the highest peaks among the mountains of the South part of Kurdistan, the highest waterfall in Iraq and Kurdistan and the remaining snow during all four seasons were the three features that made the National Park of Halgurd Sarkan appear on the world map in 2010.
Every year, thousands of local and foreign tourists visit Halgurd to see snow during Summer and the cool weather in this area as well as the beautiful scenery of Sarkan village and the heights of Halgurd Mountain to stay there and spend some quality time in this wonderful environment.
The difficult, mountainous regions of Kurdistan are constantly attracting mountaineering groups and foreigners and most climbers wish to reach the top of the mountains of Kurdistan. This has led mountaineering groups to visit the Choman and Halgurd Mountains every year to reach the highest point and take memorable pictures, have a good time over those challenging peaks of Halgurd, and visit the Choman district.
According to the Tourism Directorate of Choman, the presence of Halgurd Mountain and many other tourist areas in the Choman district, tourists visit the natural and tourist areas of this district every day.
