Bano Gorge

Bano Gorge is one of the most beautiful natural places in the city of Lemazan in Hormozgan Province. The city is only 180 kilometres from Bandar Abbas and 130 kilometres from Bandar Lengeh. The Bano Gorge of Lemazan lies 5 kilometres from the city of Lemazan. In 1395 (2016–2017), a group of mountaineers and nature lovers discovered the gorge by chance and shared photos of it online. Since then, Bano Gorge has gradually become one of the tourist attractions of Hormozgan Province.

To visit this paradise of Hormozgan, you first need to walk a 30-minute trail. After that, you follow a route with about 12 natural pools along the way, and then you reach the village of Lemazan. Bano Gorge is an excellent destination for a thrilling, adventurous canyoning trip. The gorge has about 10 waterfalls and 12 pools for swimming, with depths of between three and five metres. The water in these pools is clear and transparent, and in some places lukewarm; however, in the shade of the rocks it is usually very cool, and you may even feel cold. Given the geographical location and climate of Hormozgan Province and this area, the best seasons to visit the gorge are autumn and winter.

The route to Bano Gorge is somewhat hard and demanding, and you will need to hike, climb rocks and even wade or swim through water. Hiking the Bano Gorge route takes about 2 to 3 hours, so you need to bring the necessary, suitable equipment to avoid problems. Because the gorge is located among the mountains, if something happens to you, quick and timely rescue, such as sending a helicopter, is very difficult, and ground rescue is also possible only with difficulty and a great deal of time because of the access route. Be sure to visit the gorge with a licensed professional tour and skilled guides, or at least get help from local people and guides. The access road to Bano Gorge is an unpaved mountain track, and passenger cars have difficulty travelling on it. If you prefer not to drive on a dirt road, you can use off-road vehicles or local Nissan pickup trucks.