Ghale Dokhtar Waterfall

Ghale Dokhtar Waterfall is located in Amol County, in the Larijan District of Mazandaran Province. It lies on the Haraz Road, after the Imamzadeh Hashem Pass and near Polur, on the left side of the road close to the facilities of the Imamzadeh Hashem Tunnel. A permanent waterfall, Ghale Dokhtar pours down from the tall, beautiful cliffs of the area, and together with a spring beside it creates a captivating view.

Ghale Dokhtar Waterfall lies along a footpath, where visitors have to pass through forested, mountainous terrain. The water flow of the waterfall changes with the seasons and is fullest in spring and early summer. The vegetation around the waterfall includes mountain trees and plants such as hawthorn, wild pear, oak, milkvetch (gavan) and drought-resistant shrubs. The area is also home to several animal species, such as chukar partridge, jackal, fox and birds of prey, which live in this natural environment.

To reach the waterfall, you can turn off the Haraz Road onto the route to Ghale Dokhtar village. The access route involves an easy walk along forest trails that takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The best time to visit the waterfall is spring and early summer, when the weather is mild and the landscape is lush and green. When you visit, please follow the principles of responsible nature tourism: pick up your litter and avoid damaging the area's vegetation, so that this natural attraction is preserved for future generations.