Sorkha Hot Spring

Sorkha Hot Spring is a well-known natural attraction and group of hot springs near the village of Sorkha, in Siyahu Rural District, Bandar Abbas County, Hormozgan Province. The complex lies in a natural setting among the date palm groves on the slopes of Mount Sorkha, and consists of several springs and pools at different temperatures. The hot springs here are known as Kalam in the eastern section and Hobad (or Bozi) in the western section, and they are about 6 kilometers from Sorkha village. The most notable feature of Sorkha Hot Spring is the marked difference in temperature between its springs: some are around 20 degrees Celsius, while others exceed 50 degrees Celsius. The hot waters, set among palm groves and mountain slopes, create a landscape quite different from the rest of the northern part of Hormozgan Province.

Besides its natural value, Sorkha Hot Spring attracts locals and tourists for its mineral and sulfur waters. In some parts of the complex the main pools are extremely hot, so for safer use, additional pools have been built beside them, allowing the hot water to be used once it has mixed and cooled. Kalam Hot Spring is among the hottest springs in the complex, and the pools downstream of it are better suited to bathing. The surrounding landscape of extensive palm groves, the slopes of Mount Sorkha and rural scenery adds to the appeal of a visit. Among local people, the Sorkha hot springs are known as a place to relax and bathe, especially on the cooler days of the year. However, no definite therapeutic properties should be attributed to the springs, and people with underlying medical conditions or heart and vascular problems should consult a doctor before using very hot water.

To reach Sorkha Hot Spring, first get to Siyahu Rural District and continue along the eastern route. At the Sorkha fork, take the southern road, and after passing through the villages of Fur Khorj and Tayfakan you will reach Sorkha village. About 21 kilometers after leaving the village, after crossing the Jamash River, the extensive palm groves on the slopes of Mount Sorkha come into view, and the eastern and western hot springs are located in this area. Autumn and winter, especially the cool days, are the best time to experience Sorkha Hot Spring, because the warmth of the water is more enjoyable in cool air and conditions for nature tourism are also more favorable. When visiting, check the water temperature before getting in and avoid entering very hot pools directly. Keeping the pools clean, not damaging the palm groves and vegetation, and carrying your trash out of the area are also part of responsible nature tourism at this attraction.