Kahkesh Village

Kahkesh is a village in Saman County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, located on the banks of the Zayandeh Rud, about 4 to 5 kilometres from the town of Saman. Thanks to its position beside the Zayandeh Rud, its extensive orchards and the natural scenery around it, the village is regarded as one of the region's attractive villages. Some of the village's houses stand on the slopes of Mount Emam, and from there you can see the fruit orchards and the flow of the Zayandeh Rud. Kahkesh neighbours the villages of Shurab-e Saghir, Cham Nar and Cham Khorram. According to the 2006 census (1385 SH), it had 773 residents in 206 households. Most villagers work in farming, orchard keeping and animal husbandry, and the village produces almonds, walnuts, peaches, wheat and barley.

Kahkesh's most important natural feature is its location beside the Zayandeh Rud and the fruit orchards around the village. These orchards make up a significant part of the local landscape and are known especially for their peach, almond and walnut trees. The historic Kahkesh Bridge, which stands beside the river, is also one of the village's tourist attractions. The combination of river, orchards, mountain slopes and rural settlement makes a pleasant setting for strolling and nature tourism. Another sight nearby is the Zamankhan Bridge, about 9 kilometres from the village, which makes it possible to plan a combined visit to the attractions along the Zayandeh Rud. The atmosphere of the village is also closely tied to the farming and orchard work of its people, and this has shaped its natural and livelihood character.

To reach Kahkesh, head from the town of Saman toward the villages along the Zayandeh Rud and, after about 4 to 5 kilometres, you will arrive at the village. Kahkesh is also about 28 kilometres from Shahrekord. Spring and summer, especially when the orchards are in blossom and lush and green, are a good time to visit the village and enjoy the surrounding nature. Walking along village paths and the edges of the orchards, watching the Zayandeh Rud and photographing the natural scenery are good activities in this area. When visiting, avoid entering private orchards without permission, damaging crops and vegetation, leaving litter along the riverbank and making noise. Respect the privacy of residents and farmers, and help preserve the nature and atmosphere of the village.