Tameh Village

Tameh is one of the most beautiful villages in Natanz County, Isfahan Province, with a pleasant climate. It lies on the eastern slope of the Karkas mountain range, about 9 km from Natanz, 36 km from Badrud and 138 km from the city of Isfahan. This mountain village has grown up in a lush valley, and because of its particular geographic position, on many days in autumn, winter and even spring it is wrapped in a layer of mist. This is why it was once called "Toomeh", meaning "inside the mist", a name that gradually changed to "Tameh". Abundant qanats, extensive orchards, fertile land and a river that rises on the slopes of Karkas have made the village one of the greenest mountain areas in Isfahan Province, and farming, orchard keeping and animal husbandry remain the main occupations of its people.

Besides its stunning scenery, Tameh is also a valuable village in historical and cultural terms, and its traditional fabric, old qanats, local rituals and varied handicrafts have preserved its authentic identity. The village is the starting point for reaching many of the area's natural attractions, including Tameh Waterfall, Papul Valley, Pakdar Valley, Delavun Spring, Lagaleh Spring, Khajeh Fazel Spring and the eastern route to the summit of Karkas. Dense orchards of pear, walnut, apple, plum and sour cherry, together with a rich cover of medicinal plants such as thyme, golpar (hogweed), tragacanth, wild shallot, violet, yarrow and shirkhesht (manna), give the nature of this area a rare charm. The famous Natanz pear, one of the region's most important souvenirs, is a signature product of Tameh's orchards, and along with jowzghand (a walnut sweet) and other local products, it is among the most popular souvenirs of the village.

Getting to Tameh from the town of Natanz is very easy: after entering Natanz, a short drive along the village road brings you to this pleasant, cool-aired area. The best time to visit Tameh is spring and autumn, when the rivers and waterfalls are full, the orchards are green or richly coloured and the weather is very agreeable, although the village has its own special beauty in every season. While exploring the countryside, please do not enter private orchards without permission, pick fruit from the trees, damage vegetation and medicinal plants, light fires in sensitive areas or leave rubbish behind, so that the precious nature of the Karkas foothills and the living environment of the local residents are preserved for future generations.