Caves
Ghobad Cave
A mysterious limestone cave in the heart of Quchan
- Caves
- Razavi Khorasan, Quchan
- Altitude 1,154 m
- Ability level Intermediate
Ability level:
Intermediate
Ghobad Cave is located near the village of Sheykhkanlu in Quchan County, Razavi Khorasan Province. This limestone cave was discovered in 1369 (1990) by the Shirvan mountaineering team. It has two main branches with a total length of about 120 metres. Numerous side chambers inside the cave connect its different sections.
According to local accounts, a town called Ghobad once stood near this cave and was destroyed during the reign of Nader Shah. Shirvan climbers have also found five-kilogram stone cannonballs around the cave, and some of them are kept in the Mountaineering Museum.
To reach Ghobad Cave, simply drive from Quchan toward the village of Darbadan and, before reaching it, go to the village of Sheykhkatlu; you will then find the cave in the surrounding hills. Visiting the cave with suitable equipment and responsible nature tourism practices is recommended in spring and summer.
Written by ستایش عرب Last updated
Activities
What you can do here, and what it takes
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Caving
با تجهیزات سبک میتوانید از دو شاخه اصلی و حفرههای جانبی غار عبور کنید.
Specifications
Introduction of the location and specifications of Ghobad Cave
Location:
Razavi Khorasan, Quchan
Coordinates:
36.74074503, 59.00548488
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Height above mean sea:
1154 meter
Floras:
Rangeland-Steppe
Faunas:
Presence of Predatory Animals, Presence of Allergenic Insects, Presence of Herbivorous Animals
Transports:
Private car, Walking, Minibus, Bus
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