Chal Kandi Canyon

Chal Kandi in Dezful is a watery canyon along the course of the Dez River. It is one of the most beautiful and pristine natural attractions in Khuzestan Province, located 18 kilometers north of the city of Dezful. The geology of the Chal Kandi tourist area consists of conglomerate formations (Kamar), characterized by the alluvial and Zagros piedmont sediments produced by the erosion of the highlands. It is also one of the relatively untouched stretches of the clear Dez River.

Strong water currents and the erosion of the rocks over many years have created numerous pools and hollows along the river, which is why the place is called Chal Kandi ("the place of hollows"). The reed beds, meadows, thickets, rocky cliffs and deep, crystal-clear water of the area are all beautiful to see. Chal Kandi is home to many plant and animal species, which, besides their tourism appeal, are also of great environmental value. In addition, the particular nature of the terrain and the canyon walls makes rock climbing possible for mountaineering groups and enthusiasts.

Chal Kandi lies along the outflow of the Dez Dam, and it cannot be reached by car. You can get there by two routes: a mountain route or a water route. The mountain route is a hike of about 45 minutes to 1 hour on fairly difficult trails. By the water route, you simply board a boat at Dowlat Park in Dezful and travel about 15 to 20 minutes down the Dez River to reach Chal Kandi. Along both routes you can see and enjoy wonderful, eye-catching sights and scenery.

There are several ways to get to the Chal Kandi area. One is a land route by car to the Shohada-ye Daneshamouz Camp in Andimeshk. The second is by river (boat ride) from the Shohada-ye Daneshamouz Camp in Andimeshk, Valfajr Village in Andimeshk, Shahr-e Baran in Dezful, or Dowlat Park in Dezful.