Dudozan Waterfall

Dudozan Waterfall is located 24 kilometers from Shaft County, in the mountainous summer-pasture region of Siahmazgi. It is one of the nature tourism destinations and sights of Gilan Province. Shaft County is bordered by Rasht County to the northeast, by Zanjan Province and Rudbar County to the south and southeast, and by Fuman and Sowme'eh Sara counties to the west.

The water of Dudozan Waterfall comes from the Dudozan spring and then irrigates the farmland of the village downstream. No precise studies have been carried out on the height of this waterfall, but it is estimated at about 54 meters. The waterfall's setting amid dense forest is another reason for its beauty. The vegetation around Dudozan Waterfall is highly varied, with many native and non-native species of trees and plants. Some of the common tree and plant species around the waterfall include: oak, Persian ironwood (anjili), ash, hornbeam, maple, elm, beech, birch, willow, plane, boxwood, cypress, pine, borage, chamomile, nettle, licorice, barberry, blackberry, strawberry, and others. Various animals also live around the waterfall. Some of the common animal species in the area include: brown bear, leopard, jungle cat, caracal, badger, jackal, fox, wild boar, chukar partridge, see-see partridge, pheasant, woodpecker, crow, swallow, snake, tortoise, and others.

In the Khorram and Khorramkesh area there are many shops, including several local kebab restaurants, a teahouse, grocery and fruit shops, stores selling dairy products (especially cheese and honey), and a large mosque. Next to the waterfall, restrooms and an area designated as a prayer room are also provided. Because of its short distance from the provincial capital, the area is crowded on holidays and weekends. If you plan to visit this waterfall, spring and summer are the best times, since the area is mountainous and always has cool, fairly cold weather. The area has its own beauty in autumn too, but in winter, freezing conditions and snowfall make travel somewhat difficult.