Abqad Village

Abqad Village is located in Razavi Khorasan Province, about 16 kilometers southwest of the city of Chenaran, close to the Mashhad–Guvarshak road. The village sits in the foothills, and because it lies on the natural slopes of the region, it enjoys a mild climate in summer and relatively dry conditions in the other seasons. The village has a population of around 500, and its people make their living mainly from farming, orchard cultivation, animal husbandry and mining activities. Its distinctive geographical position and its proximity to Mashhad have made it one of the nature-tourism destinations around Chenaran.

The most important natural attraction of the area is the Abqad Valley and Waterfall. It lies in the heart of a deep, scenic valley with walls roughly 200 to 300 meters high, creating a landscape reminiscent of the well-known valleys of northeastern Iran. With the Chenaran River flowing through it and a varied plant cover of shrubs and grasslands, the Abqad Valley forms a lush and distinctive environment in the otherwise relatively dry climate of the region. The valley's successive waterfalls, the tallest of which is about 8 meters high, are spread along the valley trail; after passing the first waterfall, the trail continues to the next ones. This stepped arrangement of waterfalls makes the valley especially appealing to nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Abqad Village can be reached via the Mashhad–Chenaran road. The best time to visit is spring and early summer, when the water in the valley flows most strongly and the surrounding nature is at its greenest. Practicing responsible nature tourism, including avoiding damage to the rock walls, keeping the trail clean and respecting the natural riverbed, is essential for preserving this valuable ecosystem.