Waterfalls
Meryan Summer Pasture
Province Gilan
- Walking
- Ability level Intermediate
Ability level:
Intermediate
Shilevasht Waterfall lies at the far end of the summer-pasture village of Shilevasht, in the county of Talesh in Gilan Province. The waterfall has three tiers and is about 10 meters high. After it drops, it flows for roughly 30 or 40 meters and then spills into another waterfall. There are several different routes to reach each tier of the waterfall. The trail to the waterfall is very beautiful and takes about twenty minutes on foot.
Shilevasht Waterfall is set in the heart of the dense Hyrcanian forests. The lush forest, the roaring river and the tall, cool waterfall create an incomparable scene that captivates every eye. In these forests you can see a wide variety of trees and plants. Beech, oak, ash (memras), alder, linden, Caucasian elm (kachal), Persian maple-leaved oak (azad) and maple are some of the trees found in this area. Various medicinal plants also grow around Shilevasht Waterfall, including mint (pooneh), Damask rose, barberry and blackberry. The forests around the waterfall are home to wild animals such as leopards, foxes, jackals and hares, among others, and birds such as eagles, falcons and owls also live around the waterfall.
Some locals believe that this waterfall was once the home of fairies and supernatural beings. Others say the waterfall has healing properties and was used to cure illnesses. Although precise historical information is lacking, it can be said with confidence that the waterfall was regarded as a sacred, natural place, and people visited it to pray and worship. The best season to visit Shilevasht Waterfall in Talesh depends on your taste and the purpose of your trip, but in general the best time to visit Shilevasht Waterfall is spring and summer. In these seasons the weather is cool and pleasant, and you can enjoy the beauty of nature.
Written by ستایش عرب Last updated
Activities
What you can do here, and what it takes
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Walking
تا آبشار حدود 20دقیقه پیادهروی سبک وجود دارد.
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Mountaineering
مسیرهای کوهنوردی متعددی در اطراف آبشار شیله وشت وجود دارد.
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Swimming
در حوضچههای طبیعی که در پای آبشار تشکیل میشوند، میتوانید شنا کنید.
Specifications
Introduction of the location and specifications of Shilevasht Waterfall
Location:
Gilan, Hashtpar (Talesh), Shilevasht Village
Coordinates:
37.82168047, 48.69885873
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Height above mean sea:
2400 meter
Floras:
Humid Subtropical Forest
Faunas:
Presence of Predatory Animals, Presence of Allergenic Insects, Presence of Herbivorous Animals
Transports:
Private car, Walking, Minibus, Bus
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