Atashgah Waterfalls, Lordegan

🧭What kind of place is it?

The valley runs for nearly three kilometres, and its slope and ups and downs split the water into several small falls. The flow comes from springs in the valley and then reaches the Khersan river, a tributary of the Karun. What you see here is a watercourse in a valley that changes shape at every stretch.

🏛️What was it built for?

For an outing, weigh the time there and back against the route you actually want to walk. Atashgah village is near the falls, and being able to see the lower parts does not necessarily mean you can carry on to the top of the valley. Shoes suited to wet ground and checking the route with a local guide are part of getting ready for this visit.

👀What you will see

• Small falls one after another come down natural rock steps; notice how the water's course changes at each stretch.
• Limestone and gypsum rocks form the edges of the watercourse and parts of the valley wall.
• Old walnut and plane trees stand beside the stream and shade parts of the path.
• Oak and ash also grow among the plants around; seeing the valley is about more than the falling water.

🎒Good to know before you go

• Spring and summer are recommended for seeing this valley; check the rainfall and the state of the path before you go.
• Don't climb wet rocks, and don't go into fast water or uncertain ground to reach the next fall.