Kiga Waterfall

Kiga Waterfall is located in Tehran Province, on the Imamzadeh Davood road near the village of Kiga. The waterfall is roughly 20–50 metres high and is considered a waterfall set in temperate mountain vegetation. With its clean air, terraced village, walnut and plane trees, and lush scenery at the end of the trail, this summer-pasture area has earned the title "Tehran's Lost Paradise".

The route to the waterfall begins at the start of Kiga village. The first route runs through the village and along a paved walking path through orchards and beside the river. It is about 3.5 kilometres long with 300 metres of ascent, and reaching the waterfall is estimated to take about 1.5 hours. In the second half of the route, especially after the recent floods, the trail is challenging, with sections that are hard to pass in the riverbed and several river crossings. There is also an alternative, slightly easier route from the Imamzadeh Davood road, which can be covered in under an hour, although the scenery along the longer route is more appealing. The considerable height of the waterfall, the pleasant sound of water falling over the rocks, the lush surrounding vegetation, ancient trees and cool, clean mountain air make this area a peaceful and soothing place to escape the crowds and pollution of the city.

To reach Kiga village, first continue along the Tehran–Chalus route and turn onto the Soolaghan road at Baharan Square. Before reaching Imamzadeh Davood, turn onto the village's side road, park your car, and cover the rest of the way to the waterfall on foot. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit this area, when nature is green and the waterfall is full of water, whereas in winter the trail becomes dangerous because of freezing and slippery conditions. It is also essential to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism, such as wearing suitable footwear, taking your litter back with you and keeping the environment clean, in order to protect this pristine nature.