Pura Waterfall

Pura Waterfall, also known as Esfand Waterfall, is one of the most beautiful and least-known natural attractions in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. It lies near Esfand village, in Jolgeh-ye Chah Hashem District of Dalgan County, about 80 kilometers south of the town of Dalgan. The waterfall has formed along the Esfand River, upstream of the village. Because its water flows year-round, local people call it "Pura" or "Purab", a name that refers to how full of water it remains even in drought years. Set in a dry, desert climate, this natural feature creates a rare and striking scene and has earned Pura Waterfall its reputation as a "jewel in the heart of the desert".

The waterfall is about 9 meters high, and the water that plunges down forms a natural pool whose depth reaches more than 3 meters in places. The Esfand River, which feeds the waterfall, rises in the highlands of Fanuj, Gasperdan, Sartonk, Totan and Giran, and after passing through Esfand village it flows into the Jazmurian plain. Lush palm groves, a permanent river, natural rock formations and unspoiled landscapes make this area one of the most beautiful nature-tourism destinations in western Sistan and Baluchestan. Besides creating a rare spectacle, the river's water plays an important role in supplying irrigation water to the villages downstream, which adds to its natural and economic importance.

To reach Pura Waterfall, you first need to get to Iranshahr or Dalgan. The usual route from Iranshahr passes through Bampur, then follows the Bampur–Espakeh road and then the Chah Ali road, which leads through several villages to Esfand village and the waterfall. From Esfand village to the waterfall it is only a short distance. The best times to visit Pura Waterfall are spring, autumn and winter, when the weather is mild and conditions for nature tourism are very pleasant, although the waterfall flows throughout the year. When visiting, bring drinking water and suitable equipment, check road conditions, use a local guide, and avoid leaving litter or damaging the vegetation and the river; these are among the most important principles of responsible nature tourism in this region.