Aquarium Canyon

Aquarium Canyon is one of the attractions of Darab in Fars Province. Thanks to its special setting, it offers a day of silence and peace among birds and extraordinary nature. Be aware, though, that visiting this canyon takes more than a love of nature: it also requires a little willingness to take risks. A trip to Aquarium Canyon takes one day, and in any season the most enjoyable experience here is listening to the birdsong and taking in the quiet, beautiful views of the area. Kaseh Rud is the name of a full-flowing river that runs through this canyon and is fed by five waterfalls, which is why some people know the canyon as Kaseh Rud. After joining the springs upstream, this river irrigates part of the fertile plain of Forg District. Kaseh Rud, plunging over tall waterfalls and flowing through shallow streams, is one of the reasons for the unrivalled beauty of Aquarium Canyon.

The mountain climate of Aquarium Canyon has made its vegetation diverse and rich. Besides extensive reed beds, willow, fig and palm trees and various plants, including maidenhair fern, mountain wormwood and bangro shrubs, create a delightful landscape in the canyon and its surroundings. Fish, large and small, are the only creatures that will tickle the soles of your feet as you pass through the gorge. Mountain animals such as wild goats and gazelles once lived in this area, but unfortunately, because of excessive and illegal hunting, they are no longer seen.

To complete this trek safely, you have to climb ten rock faces using your hands. The waterfalls along the route also make the rocks slippery, so you need a basic level of physical fitness to pass through the first section of the canyon. Never forget to wear suitable footwear, and be very careful not to slip. To get through the length of the canyon you will have to wade into the water at some points, and if you enjoy water sports, be sure to dive and swim in the deeper sections. After passing the Panj Ali spring, the canyon becomes narrower, and to continue you must be a professional mountaineer or rock climber. We recommend that you do not enter this route without help and a professional guide.