Varvar Waterfall

Varvar Waterfall is located in Anbarabad County, Kerman Province, Iran, and is considered the tallest waterfall in the Middle East. It lies in the Jebal Barez mountain range. The waterfall is 176 meters high, and its water originates from Alam Shah Mountain. It is a 4-hour hike from Rudfaragh village to the waterfall. The village is located 40 kilometers east of Anbarabad. The Jebal Barez range, at 250 kilometers long, is the longest mountain range in southeastern Iran.

Note that Varvar Waterfall is set deep in the mountains, and reaching this area may be difficult for ordinary visitors. Even so, the beauty and unspoiled nature of the region are tempting to everyone, and every nature lover dreams of seeing it. Varvar Waterfall is in the southern part of Kerman Province, where the Barez Mountains stand. It lies at the foot of Alam Shah Peak, one of the sturdy, towering mountains that are striking landmarks of this part of Kerman.

Varvar Waterfall is near Anbarabad County, and to get there it is best to take the Jiroft–Kahnuj route. As you drive along this road, you will come to a fork called Jahadabad Junction. Pass it, continue a few kilometers further along the road toward Faragh village, drive through the village, and after 10 kilometers you will reach the waterfall. Although most people think of the region as hot and dry, here you will find several rivers that rise in the mountains. There are even citrus orchards, flowers and medicinal plants in the area.

The best time to visit Varvar Waterfall is in the months of Esfand and Farvardin (roughly March to April). In these seasons the waterfall has a strong flow and charming scenery, which makes it especially beautiful. The pleasant weather of these months also makes for an enjoyable experience of nature for visitors.