Kamard Village

Kamard is a village in Jajrud District, Pardis County, Tehran Province, about 25 km east of Tehran along the Abali road. Set in a mountainous area, the village has a mild mountain climate, and because it is relatively close to Tehran, it is one of the nature-tourism destinations around the capital. Kamard lies on the eastern slope of Ara Kuh, on a ridge flanked by two seasonal watercourses, and its surroundings are shaped by valleys, heights and natural scenery. The village has three neighborhoods, called Kun-Mahalleh, Bar-Mahalleh and Jir-Mahalleh, where old buildings stand alongside newly built houses and villas. The villagers speak Tati, and the Imamzadeh Tayyeb ibn Taher shrine is located in the eastern part of the village.

Kamard's most important natural attraction is Kamard Waterfall, located north of the village at the end of a valley covered with elm, plane and wild barberry trees. The waterfall is about 20 meters high, and its wall holds a cave called "Chehel Dokhtar Cave" (Forty Girls Cave), with an area of about 10 square meters. The waterfall's setting among rocks and trees creates a pleasant natural view, and the shade of the trees provides a good place to rest and stroll. Because of the region's water scarcity, Kamard Waterfall may have little water or be dry in some years, especially in autumn and winter, but the valley, rocks, cave and surrounding vegetation are still worth visiting. Next to the waterfall, the Do Baradaran Spring (Two Brothers Spring) is located on the mid-slope of the mountain south of the village, in an area with a few trees and a large rock, and is another of Kamard's natural and local features.

To reach Kamard, take the Tehran–Abali road and, after Jajrud, head toward Kamard village. Once in the village, you can park your car in a suitable area and cover the rest of the way to the waterfall on foot in about 20 minutes; the route is not very difficult overall and is suitable for a nature outing. The best time to visit Kamard Waterfall is spring and summer, since the surrounding nature is greener then and the waterfall is more likely to be flowing, although its water level depends on rainfall and the year's water resources. While visiting, especially around the waterfall and the valley, avoid leaving litter, damaging vegetation, lighting fires in unsuitable places or harming the natural environment, and help preserve Kamard's nature by keeping the area clean and peaceful.