Chal Mahi, Tehran

Chal Mahi is a recreational and tourist destination in Tehran, in the village of Do Ab in Kan District. With its beautiful waterfalls and unspoiled nature, it is one of the most popular destinations for travellers. It is located in District 22 of Tehran and is reached via the Chal Mahi Road. Chal Mahi has two waterfalls, one of which is known as the Chal Mahi Waterfall. At 15 metres high, it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tehran. The other is known as the Small Waterfall and is about 5 metres high.

Like many mountainous areas of the Alborz, the climate here is shaped by altitude and geographic location. In general, it can be described as a temperate mountain climate. The best time to visit Chal Mahi depends largely on personal taste and the kind of activity you plan to do. In general, however, late spring and early summer (late Ordibehesht to early Tir) and late summer and early autumn (late Shahrivar to early Mehr) are the best times to visit Chal Mahi.

With its temperate mountain climate and unspoiled nature, this area is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Especially in spring and summer, this lush area displays beautiful scenes of Iran's nature. The vegetation consists mainly of trees and shrubs that tolerate cold and drought. Notable plant species in the area include oak, maple, alder, hawthorn, walnut and wild almond, while shrubs include barberry, milkvetch (gon), thyme, pennyroyal and various wildflowers. Thanks to its geographic location and varied vegetation, the area provides suitable habitat for many animal species. Some of the most important animals found here are wolf, fox, jackal, badger, hare, porcupine, several kinds of bat, and rarer species such as wild goat and ibex, as well as birds such as golden eagle, vulture, lammergeier, chukar partridge, see-see partridge, various sparrows and woodpeckers. Insects such as butterflies, honeybees, dragonflies and various beetles also live in the area.

There are small car parks at the start of some of the routes leading to Chal Mahi. However, on public holidays and in busy tourist seasons, finding a parking space may be somewhat difficult. Rubbish bins have been placed along some routes, but because of the area's unspoiled nature, it is better to collect your rubbish and take it back with you. Drinking water is limited along the way, so it is recommended that you bring enough drinking water with you.