Atashgah Waterfall

Atashgah Waterfall is the longest waterfall in Iran. It lies next to the village of Atashgah in Lordegan County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. The water of the waterfall eventually joins the Khersan River and, at the Karun Dam, flows into the Karun River. The Khersan is one of the main headwaters of the Karun. It rises in the Dena highlands and, after merging with several other rivers in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, flows into the Karun Dam.

From the spring to the point where it meets the Khersan River, the waterfall's course is surrounded by a lush, unique landscape of many kinds of trees and forest plants. Atashgah pours into a valley whose uneven terrain creates numerous small waterfalls, producing one of nature's most remarkable sights. The route passes through a steep, green setting where you can see many rare species of forest trees and plants. The combination of beautiful natural elements such as the valley, the meadows and the favourable climate makes this a very refreshing place to relax outdoors.

To reach the main Atashgah Waterfall, you have to walk. From the moment you start hiking from the village of Atashgah, you will constantly hear the roar and rush of the water. To see the waterfall's beauty you must walk upstream, against the flow of the water, and all along the way you are accompanied by many cascading waterfalls and the region's beautiful vegetation. Along this route you will see limestone and gypsum rocks and ancient walnut, plane, oak and ash trees, each with its own special charm.

In early spring, when the valley is full of water, walking through it can be somewhat difficult, especially as you will get wet. For this reason, summer is the most pleasant season to visit Atashgah Waterfall. Autumn is usually acceptable too, but beware of rainy days, when the volume of water in the valley may suddenly rise.