Other Springs and Water Treatment Centers, Markazi
Other springs and thermal springs are: The seasonal springs of Panj Ali, Hak Wetland. Abbas Abad, Anjedan, Balqoloo, Jiqli, Kasab, Gol, Chakab, Qiyas, Azna Assal, Shafa, Soleimani, Hakeem, Keykhosrow Springs as well as Eskan which is to the north of the Far village, near Sarband Eskan village are other examples.
Panjali Spring, Arak
This Spring is located on the main road from Arak to Borujerd, near the Tooreh Village. This natural attraction is a summer camping area for students.
Mahalat Sarcheshmeh Spring, Mahalat
The Mahalat Sarcheshmeh spring has an excellent capacity of water and is located in the highest point of Mahalat city in this province. It has since past attracted many tourists. It is said that this spring was the main reason of establishment of Mahalat city.
The Mahalat thermal spring is located to the northeast of Mahalat city. This spring is one of the most important mineral water springs in Markazi province. It is one of the deep thermal springs which become warm through vapors of burning stones of inner layers of the earth and finally reach the surface. The Mahalat Thermal Spring has attracted tourists since long ago. Every year thousands of people come to this area from far and near by vicinities, in order to cure their skin or bone diseases.
The Gerav Mineral Water Spring is located 5 km. to the west of Tafresh. The water of this spring is good for disorders related to digestion, diabetes, uric acid. Bathing in water of this spring causes expansion of veins and its effect is similar to the famous mineral water of France.
Abbas Abad Spring, Shazand
This wetland is located 2 km. to the east of Shazand. Verdant areas and the surrounding trees create a beautiful scene. Each year thousands of people visit this place.
Other Caves, Markazi
Other caves are: the Sefidkhani Cave 18 km. to the south of Arak which has refreshing water; Azad Khan Cave, to the west of Mahalat; Soorakh-e-Gav Cave to the north west of the Khorheh Village; Yekkeh Chah Cave in the south east mountains of Mahalat; Qaleh Jooq Cave near the Chehreqan Village of Vafs district of Arak; Mizdaj Cave near Mizdaj Village; Aynhoo Cave in the Robat Village; Khoda Afarin Cave in the Kolang Mahmood Mountains; Takht Koochak in Naqeh Gorge; Amjak Cave near Yooz Abad in Amjak Mountain; Yakhchal cave in mount Shahbaz of the Rasband Mountain ranges; Ali Khorandeh Cave in Tafresh; Sadeq Ali Cave in Tooreh; Vafs Cave to the west of Arak; Shah Pasand Mountain Cave to the north west of Saveh; Goldar Golcheshmeh Cave to the south of Nimvar Mahalat; Cheshmeh Cave to the north of Mahalat; Koshtehriz Cave to the north west of Mahalat and Baba Jaber cave near Yekeh Chah Village to the south east of Mahalat.
Sooleh Khoonza Cave, Arak
This cave is located in the Shams Abad Mountains, 15 km. to the south of Arak. To the right of the rocky wall of the mountain is the first opening of the cave and the second one exists in the higher altitudes. Sooleh Khoonza means "the hole of a house which has a spring". The cave is 27 m. in length and 1.5 m. wide. Higher up in this vicinity, there is another cave which has springs with drinking water.
Shah Bolbol Cave, Mahalat
This cave is located in the eastern mountains of the Mahalat township (between Khorheh and Delijan). The inhabitants respect this cave from the religions point of view. Some offer charity and their sacrifices to the needy near this site. There is a little spring in this cave, most visitors stay the night over here.
Shah Zand Cave, Arak
This cave is 35 km. to the south west of Arak. From ancient times this cave was a sacred and pilgrimage site for the Zoroastrians and annually many Zoroastrians from all over the country as well as India visit this cave for pilgrimage. On the walls of the cave various Iranian and Zoroastrian names such as "Poolad Tirandaz" and "Siavash Shahryar" have been engraved.
This cave is located to the east of the Kahak Village near Delijan, and has wonderful scenes. It is one of the most important caves in this region, and lies between the Markazi and Qom provinces.
Chal Nakhjir Cave, Delijan
Chal Nakhjir is a rare geological phenomenon which was recently discovered in 1989 and is located in the township of Delijan. This cave belongs to the Cenozoic period and has been formed as a result of tectonic factors and aerobic chemical reactions. It has beautiful decorative stones. The height of this cave in some places reaches over 20 m. and has deep valleys in its divergent paths.
This cave is located in the mountains to the north of the Aqdash Village, in the Nobaran district of Saveh. In this cave, there are drawings showing human beings hunting animals. In this respect, this cave bears archaeological importance.
Anjedan Caves, Arak
These caves are located 40 km. to the east of Arak around the Anjedan Village, and beside the natural and historical attractions of this village have special charm of their own. Other caves of this vicinity are the Assily, Miyanlanoon or Kolucheh Bala, Taq Reche, Giveh Kesh and Shoqal Darreh Caves. Out of the above mentioned caves, Assily and Taq Reche caves are more site seeing and important.
