Abpari Waterfall

Abpari Waterfall lies in an area of the same name, 17 kilometres from Royan, near the city of Nur. Its Tabari (Mazandarani) name is "Pari U", which Persian speakers have rendered as Abpari. In Abpari the trees grow close together, and most of the area has remained pristine and untouched. The area neighbours Kojur and Yush. Abpari Waterfall sits right beside the road. It doesn't look much like a typical waterfall: a landslide on the steep mountainside has piled up some of the mountain's rocks, and the water flows through the gaps between them. Large numbers of visitors come here on public holidays.

The temperature here is roughly 10 degrees Celsius lower than in the town of Royan. Deciduous forest trees grow at lower elevations and pine trees at higher ones. Because the area has a relatively cool climate, the best time to visit is spring and summer, when, despite the heat and humidity elsewhere, the air at Abpari Waterfall is pleasant.

The Abpari road runs at the same latitude as the Chalus road, but alongside it there is flat, open space for camping, where any traveller can easily find a quiet spot of their own. The waterfall is really an excuse to enjoy the mountain air and the beautiful scenery of the region. The higher you go up the road, the lovelier the views, the cooler the air, the fewer the cars and the more numerous the unspoiled landscapes. In front of the waterfall there are a number of food stalls where you can buy a variety of snacks and dishes, including ash (thick soup), local bread, tea and more. Picnic gazebos have also been set up near the waterfall, and toilets, drinking water and play equipment are among the other facilities in the area.