Kolashtar Waterfall

In the small, beautiful village of Kolashtar lies a small but full-flowing waterfall known as Kolashtar Waterfall. At 20 metres high, it is one of the lovely waterfalls of Gilan. Because it sits in a lesser-known area, this year-round waterfall has remained almost untouched. Kolashtar is a village in Rudbar County, Gilan Province. It lies on the road from Manjil to Rudbar, about 3 kilometres from the town of Rudbar. This small, green village has a mountainous, forested landscape.

If you are planning a trip to the beautiful Rudbar area and Kolashtar Waterfall, it helps to know the best time to visit. Given the climate of this region, the best seasons to visit Kolashtar Waterfall and the Rudbar olive region are spring and autumn. In summer, the heat combined with the humidity of northern Iran can be unpleasant. In winter, on the other hand, the cold can cause problems. That said, summer is no problem for visiting the highland pastures and higher elevations of Rudbar, and in fact summer is the best time to visit the highland pastures of Gilan.

To reach Kolashtar Waterfall, first make your way to the village of Kolashtar, either by road or via the town of Rudbar. After entering the village, from Kolashtar's main square the route to the waterfall is marked by signs. You can drive for part of the way, but at the end you must park your car and cover the rest on foot. At a moderate pace this walk takes about half an hour, and at the end of the trail, after passing the Kolashtar spring, you reach the beautiful Kolashtar Waterfall.