Kermanchi Cave

Kermanchi Cave is a natural attraction in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, in Iranshahr County. It lies in Bazman District, along the Ahu Valley, near the village of Kermanchi. The cave has considerable geological and environmental value: it is one of the natural habitats of mouse-tailed bats in southeastern Iran, and it offers a pristine setting unlike the region's other natural attractions.

Kermanchi Cave has a large entrance measuring roughly 4 × 4 metres, and its length is estimated at more than 100 metres. The steep inner passage and the relatively dry environment make it difficult to reach the deeper sections. The cave has no permanent water source, and at its far end there is a small opening that usually cannot be passed through. More than 4,000 mouse-tailed bats live in the cave, and some of them do not hibernate, which has made Kermanchi Cave known as an important and notable wildlife habitat. The cave was formed underground and has two entrances, which merge into a single passage on the cave floor after about 40 metres. The floor is a mix of rock and sand and consists of metamorphic rock, while the walls are also mainly metamorphic rock, predominantly quartz in texture, with some limestone sections.

To reach Kermanchi Cave, you first need to get to the town of Bazman in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. The cave is about 45 kilometres from Bazman District and about 145 kilometres from Iranshahr, and it can be reached by local roads. The best time to visit is generally the mild seasons of the year, when the weather is more favourable and bat activity at the cave entrance is easier to observe. Responsible nature tourism in this area means keeping the cave quiet, not disturbing the wildlife inside, and following safety precautions when entering with full equipment, so that the visit is safe and the natural ecosystem is not harmed.