Bouchir Gorge

Bouchir Gorge (or Bouchir Valley) is one of the attractions of Bastak in Hormozgan Province. It lies in the heart of a hot, desert region, near the village of Bouchir and about five kilometers from it. Bouchir Village is located seven kilometers west of Hamiran Village and six kilometers east of Heshniz Village, behind Mount Senjol.

Deep inside Bouchir Gorge there is nowhere to rest, and anyone who wants to see the full length of the gorge has to swim the entire way. Bouchir Gorge is essentially a crack in the mountain, and to enter it you must first step into a deep body of water, whose depth some have estimated at more than 800 meters. This 1,000-meter-long cleft has many ups and downs that make the route difficult. At the end of the gorge you can see a spring, the main source of the gorge's water, which is 35 meters deep. The water of Bouchir Gorge in Hormozgan is home to doctor fish, a species found in great numbers in the gorge.

In the heart of the Bouchir Chele Valley there is a beautiful spring from which the main flowing water of the gorge originates. This spring has formed at the end of the cave and is known as the Bouchir Spring. Its water is cold and cool, like the running water you feel beneath your feet, and it reaches a depth of about 35 meters. Bathing in this spring, if you are a competent swimmer, will double the pleasure of your outing. Another of the gorge's beauties, which it generously offers to visitors, is a dreamlike waterfall that charms like a lovely bride. The waterfall is about 15 meters high, and beside it you can see icicles, dripping formations and various shapes on the wall that give the waterfall a spectacular look.

The best time to visit this area is summer and the second half of spring; otherwise you may encounter temperatures below zero degrees Celsius, which could be hard to endure. The delightful contrast between the heat of the southern air and the pleasant coolness inside the gorge is a pleasure available to travelers who choose the first half of the year. To hike through Bouchir Gorge from Bandar Parsian, after reaching the village of Parsian, follow the road signs toward the southeast until you reach this beautiful gorge. In high-water seasons, traversing the length of the gorge is possible only by swimming, and travelers will enjoy one of the most exciting treks of their journey here.