Darreh Eshgh Waterfall

Darreh Eshgh ("Valley of Love") is a village in Naghan District of Ardal County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. The Darreh Eshgh Waterfall lies where oak forests meet the Karun River, and it is one of the tallest waterfalls in Iran. The people of this village speak the Bakhtiari Luri dialect. The waterfall is located beyond the villages of Jouzestan and Pooraz, past the village of Dorak Anari, which is next to Darreh Eshgh village in Mashayekh Rural District, Naghan District, Kiar County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, 120 kilometres from Shahrekord. At 100 metres high, this waterfall is one of the tallest in Iran.

According to local people, in a distant age two people on opposite sides of the valley fell in love and lost their hearts to each other. They decided to be united, but because there was no bridge to connect the two sides of the valley, they threw themselves into the river and lost their lives. For this reason the place is now called Darreh Eshgh, the Valley of Love.

The best time to visit Darreh Eshgh is spring and autumn. In these seasons the weather in the area is mild and the nature is more beautiful than ever. This lovely valley has a temperate mountain climate and stays cool in summer too. However, if you want to try rafting, it is better to go during the rainy season or just after it, when the river flows higher. Keep in mind that the route to Darreh Eshgh is not easy at all and access is difficult, so you should set out fully prepared. To reach the Darreh Eshgh Waterfall, you need to get to Darreh Eshgh village, cross the bridge to the other side of the river, and then walk for about an hour to finally reach the waterfall.