Haft Cheshmeh Waterfall

Haft Cheshmeh Waterfall on the Chalus Road is one of the most beautiful and most visited tourist attractions in Alborz Province. It lies along the Chalus Road, 17 kilometers from the city of Karaj and close to the village of Arangeh. The waterfall consists of seven smaller and larger cascades set along a lush green valley. The tallest cascade in the series reaches 90 meters, and the pool beneath it is well suited to wading and swimming. Haft Cheshmeh Waterfall extends for about 3 kilometers.

The area around Haft Cheshmeh Waterfall is covered with dense forests of hornbeam, Caucasian zelkova, maple, alder and medlar. These forests are home to a variety of medicinal plants, such as borage, marshmallow and thyme. The waterfall is also a habitat for various kinds of fish, birds and animals such as hares, wildcats, foxes and jackals. Good tourist facilities have been provided for visitors around the waterfall, including a car park, restrooms, gazebos, a restaurant and souvenir stalls.

The climate around Haft Cheshmeh Waterfall is mild and humid. The average annual temperature in the area is 15 degrees Celsius. Most of the precipitation falls in autumn and winter. The best time to visit Haft Cheshmeh Waterfall in Karaj is from mid-spring to late summer, when the weather is warm and there is less rain. When it rains, the path can be slippery and dangerous because of the mountainous terrain. On public holidays and weekends, you will also encounter crowds.