Visadar Waterfall

Visadar Waterfall is one of the most beautiful attractions in Rezvanshahr, in Gilan Province. It is considered the third highest waterfall in Gilan and lies amid the lovely forests of Rezvanshahr. The unique shape of the cliff walls around Visadar Waterfall creates beautiful scenery in the heart of the forest. The water pours down over tall boulders and falls into the pool below. Visadar Waterfall is up to 15 meters high. Its rock wall is layered, and in some places erosion has carved steps into it. The shape of the rocks around the waterfall has formed a semicircular space in the lower pool, which is good for swimming.

The forests around the waterfall are dense, green and unspoiled, and full of a variety of plants and trees. Most of the forest is made up of willow trees, but other plants and trees grow there too. Hornbeam, maple, walnut, beech, alder, elm (ujā) and linden are examples of the trees found in this area. The wildlife of these forests is also varied. You have a good chance of seeing rabbits, squirrels, wild ducks and other birds such as geese, partridges and pheasants near the waterfall. Other animals such as foxes, wild boars, jackals, martens and bears also live in the area.

The best time to visit Visadar Waterfall starts in late Farvardin (mid-April) and lasts until late Mehr (mid-October). However, from mid-Tir to the end of Mordad (early July to late August), the humidity of northern Iran is very oppressive. Even though the waterfall and forest are pleasantly cool, the heat and mugginess can make the journey hard to bear.

The best route from Tehran to Visadar Waterfall is the Karaj–Qazvin freeway, then the Qazvin–Rasht road. This route is 412 kilometers and takes about 4 hours. From Rasht to Visadar Waterfall is 88 kilometers. To reach the waterfall from Rasht, first take the Rasht–Astara road and drive toward Sowme'eh Sara. After Sowme'eh Sara you will reach Parehsar. Then, continuing along the main road, turn onto Taleghani Street. After about 15 kilometers of driving, you will reach the Visadar road.