Kahkaran Village

Kahkaran is a village in Homayjan District of Sepidan County, Fars Province, located in Shesh Pir Rural District. It lies about 45 km from the town of Ardakan and 120 km from Shiraz. Set among the mountains of the southern Zagros in a green, well-watered valley, the village has a cold, mountain climate, abundant springs, ancient trees and scenic natural landscapes, which make it a good destination for nature tourism and village tourism in the Sepidan area. Kahkaran sits amid the forests and natural vegetation of the Zagros, surrounded by trees such as oak, wild pistachio (baneh) and wild almond. Geographically, the village also lies between the town of Sepidan and the natural attraction of the Lost Paradise, and with a population of about 445, it offers visitors a quiet rural atmosphere.

The nature of Kahkaran is shaped by a series of abundant springs, a river, fruit orchards, ancient trees and the Zagros heights, and it looks different in each season. Oak, wild almond, wild pistachio, maple and wild pine trees grow on the heights of the area, while plants such as jashir, piler and some medicinal herbs form part of the vegetation around the village. Kahkaran's orchards, with produce such as apples, walnuts, figs, peaches, apricots and grapes, give the area a lush green look. The water of the valley flows north towards the Saran plain and reaches the Kor River through the Gonbil Gorge. Other tourism assets of Kahkaran include its proximity to the Gombil Gorge, the chance to visit the Lost Paradise, temporary campsites, recreation areas and accommodations, as well as the opportunity to experience village life, traditional architecture, local customs and the black tents of nomads. Kilim and gabbeh are among the local handicrafts, and apples and walnuts are well-known products of the region, all of which can be part of a visitor's experience on a trip to this village.

To reach Kahkaran, take the Shiraz–Sepidan road and, once you reach the Sepidan area, turn onto the Shesh Pir route. Continue past the village of Barshaneh and the Shesh Pir spring, and after crossing the mountain passes along the way you will arrive at Kahkaran. The access road to the village is paved and mountainous, and along the way you can see views of the river, orchards and the heights of the region. Because of its cold, summer-pasture climate, spring and summer are among the best times to visit Kahkaran, although the area offers different scenery in every season. In summer, the cool air of the village attracts more visitors. When visiting the nature of Kahkaran, please avoid damaging vegetation, lighting fires in unsuitable places and leaving litter, and respect the boundaries of orchards, farmland and the lives of local residents, so that the Zagros nature of the area and the peace of the village are preserved for years to come.