Simak Waterfalls

The Simak Waterfalls are located in the north of Kerman Province, about 35 kilometres north of the city of Kerman, in a gorge-like valley near the village of Kuhpayeh. This narrow gorge, with its tall and distinctive walls, is home to a series of 13 small and large waterfalls ranging from 6 to 20 metres in height. Nearby, the Simak Camp, run by the Department of Education, offers facilities for accommodation, rest, and tourism and educational programmes, which has made Simak one of the most popular destinations among tourists and families.

The Simak Waterfalls are especially popular with professional mountaineers and rock climbers, because passing through the waterfalls requires technical equipment and skill in climbing and descending boulders and rock faces. Along the way, you can see birds' nests on the walls of the gorge, a fascinating sight that adds to the beauty of the route. Unfortunately, near the last waterfall, pollution from discarded rubbish has been observed, which calls for the attention of visitors and officials to keep the area clean. The Simak Gorge, between 3 and 5 metres wide, is enclosed by very high walls like a narrow crack in the heart of the mountain, creating an unrivalled view. The pristine and distinctive nature of the area, together with the pleasant sound of water falling from the rocks, creates a dreamlike atmosphere for nature lovers. Water flows into the gorge from upstream and continues downward through red and grey rocks.

To reach the Simak Waterfalls, first travel from Kerman towards the village of Kuhpayeh, passing through villages such as Deh Lulu, Darb-e Anarestan, Simak, Eslamabad, Abdolabad and Darb-e Asiab until you reach the Shahid Bahonar Camp. From there, a trail of about 3 kilometres, partly dirt road and partly footpath, leads to the start of the gorge and the waterfalls. The walk is of easy to moderate difficulty and suits nature lovers, but climbing the walls and passing some of the waterfalls requires technical equipment and skills. The best time to visit is spring, but in summer too, the coolness of the valley and the flowing water make a nature trip even more enjoyable. To protect the pristine nature of the area, please take your rubbish with you and avoid damaging the vegetation and wildlife.