Kavat Cave

Kavat Cave is one of the well-known caves of the Uraman (Shaho) region in Kermanshah Province. It lies on the route from Kermanshah to Paveh, about 20 to 25 kilometres north of Javanrud. The cave mouth opens at an altitude of roughly 1,660 metres above sea level and descends steeply into a large chamber measuring 70 by 115 metres, with a ceiling 61 to 80 metres high.

About 40 metres inside the cave, you will see several small pools about one and a half metres deep, and the passage splits into two branches. The left branch is shorter, less than 8 metres long, while the right branch leads to a deep underground water reservoir with a pool measuring 60 by 20 metres. A small stream flows from the left branch into the depths of the cave, a sign of the region's underground water course. The cave is also part of the water supply for Javanrud and the surrounding villages.

To reach the cave, travel from Kermanshah towards Paveh and then Javanrud. From there, a walk of about 20 to 30 minutes along the Ghori Ghaleh Valley brings you to the cave mouth. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is milder and the water flowing inside the cave is more active. When visiting, it is essential to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism and avoid damaging the cave's natural formations.