Kahbod Cave

Kahbod Cave is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, in Borujen County, near the village of Bizhgerd, on the slopes of Mount Dudolu. With a depth of about 250 meters, it is one of the deepest caves in the province, and because of its vertical structure it is known as a natural shaft. In the past, local people knew this cave as "Chah-e Ovval" (Ovval Well), a name that refers to an old "Ovval" tree near its entrance. After explorations by the Kahbod Mountaineering Group, the cave was named after that group.

Kahbod Cave was formed by the splitting of a fault and has a vertical structure. So far only 150 meters of the cave have been surveyed, and its total length is thought to exceed 400 meters. The entrance, about 1.5 meters wide, is easy to reach, but advanced caving equipment is needed to descend into its depths. The cave is known as a popular destination for experienced cavers.

Kahbod Cave can be reached via the village of Bizhgerd, followed by about an hour's walk along mountain trails. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is more favorable and the landscape around the cave is at its most beautiful. Because of the cave's vertical and complex structure, visitors are advised to bring technical equipment and a local guide.