Meydanak Cave

Meydanak Cave is located at kilometer 53 of the Chalus Road, northeast of Meydanak village in Asara District, Karaj County. The cave entrance lies at an altitude of 2,006 meters above sea level. The first few meters of the cave have a very low ceiling, so you have to crawl and move in a seated position. After this section the cave becomes higher, and you can continue upright. The cave is about 150 meters long, and exploring it takes about 2 hours.

The cave has three halls. The first hall has suffered a ceiling collapse because of human and natural damage, including earthquakes, and many of its decorative formations have been destroyed. The second hall is 7 meters high, and inside it there is a hollow in which water sometimes collects, adding to the beauty of this section. The third hall is the most beautiful part of the cave, and because it is harder to reach, it has suffered less damage. The two halls are connected by a small passage that must be crawled through.

To reach Meydanak Cave, head about 300 meters southwest from the cemetery of Meydanak village and the old Seljuk-era tower until you see the cave entrance. The first 5 meters or so of the cave must be covered by crawling and in a seated position, after which you can explore the cave standing upright.