Kaneh Garm Cave

Kaneh Garm Cave is one of the remarkable natural wonders of North Khorasan Province. It lies 50 kilometres west of the city of Bojnord, near the village of Hasan-su. The cave is located on the slopes of Mount Aladagh, in an area called "Marzkhan Mohammad". Its entrance is a shaft-like opening in the mountainside, which descends at a 45-degree slope to the first pit, 10 metres deep. The cave is about 250 metres long in total and reaches a depth of 70 metres. In the Kurdish language, the name "Kaneh Garm" means "warm crack or hole", which probably refers to the cave's special features.

Inside Kaneh Garm Cave you can see beautiful stalagmites and stalactites, formed by geological processes over millions of years. It is a particularly interesting cave, with hollows and chimney-like shafts, and dates to the Tertiary period of geological time. At the end of the route the cave splits into two branches, and along both there are stunning, spectacular collections of dripstone formations. These features make Kaneh Garm Cave an attractive destination for geology enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Kaneh Garm Cave can be reached by the road from Bojnord to the village of Hasan-su. After reaching the village, a dirt track continues toward the cave entrance, and you will need a vehicle suited to mountain tracks. The entrance appears on the mountainside as a vertical opening. Inside the cave the passages are shaft-like, and some sections may require simple technical equipment to enter. The best time to visit is from early spring to early autumn, when the weather is more favourable and the cave is less slippery. Going with a guide is recommended so that everyone can enjoy this natural wonder more safely. To protect the environment and show respect for this natural site, please do not leave any rubbish, do not damage the cave's internal formations, and stay on the marked routes during your visit.