Simak Gorge

The Simak waterfalls lie 35 kilometres north of the city of Kerman, in a foothill area. Thanks to good infrastructure, including the Shahid Bahonar campsite and marked trails, the area has become a popular destination for tourists, hikers and rock climbers. The route to the waterfalls starts at the village of Deh Lulu and passes through the villages of Darb-e Anarestan, Simak, Eslamabad, Abdolabad and Darb-e Asiab before reaching the campsite. From the campsite to Simak Gorge (also known as Bandar Valley or Bondor), a paved path about 3 kilometres long leads the way. The area has around 13 waterfalls, large and small, and traversing them requires rock-climbing skills and professional equipment.

Besides its natural beauty, Simak Gorge has remarkable environmental features. As you walk through the heart of the valley, you can see birds' nests among the rocks and trees, which create a beautiful, unspoiled scene. An important point to keep in mind about this route: if a climber descends from the first waterfall, there is no way back, and they must travel the whole length of the valley to the last waterfall, because the walls on both sides of the gorge are very high and almost impassable.

Despite this stunning scenery, unfortunately you will come across an unpleasant sight at the end of the gorge: heaps of rubbish that give this beautiful place an ugly look. Most of this rubbish has been left behind by visitors, and there is no regular collection or clean-up. This sad situation is an example of public indifference towards the environment. For this reason, all nature lovers and visitors are asked to carry a rubbish bag and take their own waste with them, helping to protect this natural attraction so that Simak and its beautiful waterfalls remain for future generations.