Kuh-e Shah Waterfall

Kuh-e Shah Waterfall is located in Kerman Province, on the slopes of the 4,350-metre Kuh-e Shah peak. The waterfall lies about 12 kilometres northwest of Rabor County, at an elevation of 3,260 metres above sea level. The waterfall is about 15 metres high and lies along the route to the summit of Kuh-e Shah. The area is part of the Hezar mountain range, whose highest peak, Mount Hezar, at 4,501 metres, is the fourth highest peak in Iran. Mount Hezar ("Thousand") is said to have been given this name because of its rich variety of plant species, and it is the source of rivers such as the Halil Rud and the Tahrud.

The area's vegetation includes medicinal and edible plants such as rhubarb, wild mint, pennyroyal, jashir, chavil, chamomile and wild mushrooms. In spring and summer, the meadows around the waterfall are covered with poppies and crown imperial fritillaries, giving the area a special beauty. In these seasons, migratory birds such as cranes, storks, mallards, herons, changar and bar-tailed godwits can also be seen around the waterfall.

To reach the waterfall, you first need to get to Rabor County in Kerman Province. From there, follow mountain roads and existing footpaths for about 12 kilometres to the northwest to reach the foot of Kuh-e Shah peak. The best time to visit is from spring to early summer, when melting snow boosts the water flow and the weather is pleasant. Responsible nature tourism in this area means carrying a bag to collect your litter, not damaging plants, and keeping quiet in nature to protect the wildlife.