Dehbakri

Dehbakri is a mountain town in Bam County, Kerman Province, about 50 km southwest of Bam on the Bam–Jiroft road. Once known as a summer pasture village (yeylaq), it is now the center of Dehbakri District. Thanks to its high elevation, cool summer weather and mountain scenery, it is a well-known nature-tourism destination in southeastern Iran. Dehbakri lies in the heights of the Jebal Barez range, and mountains such as Barfur, Shir, Chal, Jamali, Kamai, Marsiyah, Suza and Solu can be seen around it. This setting, together with the Dehbakri River and the orchards of the area, gives the town a look quite different from the hot, dry landscapes found in parts of Kerman Province.

The nature of Dehbakri is a mix of high ground, fruit orchards, springs, watercourses and mountain vegetation. The Dehbakri River is one of the region's important natural water sources; along with channels and local water sources, it helps keep the orchards green and plants growing. In parts of the surrounding highlands you can see baneh trees (wild pistachio), wild mountain almonds and mountain cypresses, and the baneh forests are among the characteristic sights of the area. Bidan Dam, the Dehbakri waterfalls and the waterfalls known as Daghuyieh are also among the region's natural attractions. These waterfalls lie south of Dehbakri, in the area of Mount Barfur, near the point where the Jiroft road passes through a stone tunnel; three waterfalls have been reported here, two of them lower down and the other at a higher elevation. The mountains around Dehbakri also appeal to hikers and mountaineers. Orchard farming is important to the local economy too, and walnuts, almonds, sour cherries, peaches and plums are among the area's well-known products. The combination of mountain scenery, fruit orchards and water attractions makes Dehbakri a good destination for family outings and nature lovers.

To reach Dehbakri, take the paved Bam–Jiroft road and drive about 50 km southwest from the city of Bam. Because summers here are cool and pleasant, the warm months of the year, especially from Khordad to Shahrivar (roughly late May to September), are usually the best time to explore the area. In winter, however, it gets cold, and snowfall may make travel on mountain routes difficult. When visiting Dehbakri's nature and attractions such as the waterfalls and highlands, it is best to check road and weather conditions, avoid lighting fires among the vegetation, leave no litter in nature, and support the local economy by buying local orchard products.