A trip to the coolest port of the country

Chabahar is Iran’s lost heaven. The gulf which few know about has so many natural beauties and attractions that have made it among the most exceptional tourist destinations in the world.
Every year when seasonal winds called Monsoon start blowing, a large number of visitors who are fed up with hot weather fronts start traveling to the area.
The Monsoon which comes from the Indian Ocean makes its climate pleasant in summer and motivates visitors who are interested in trips head off to the coolest southern port. The Monsoon happens as a result of the extreme temperature differences between the two major areas namely the mountains of the Hindu Kush and the Indian Ocean and causes lots of Summer rain in the port.
It blows from the Indian Ocean to the shores in Chabahar in summer and fascinates the tourists.
It goes on to the end of Shahrivar more or less and results in severe humid storms and lots of floods and even affects up to the central regions of the country.
It causes the region not to be too hot even in the hottest days of summer.
The God-given intact potential has natural attractions like miniature mountains, mud volcanoes, pristine harbor, tropical fruits, aquatic diversity and summer festivals with the national artists.

Lipar pond

The pond is near the village of Remin, 15 km east of Chabahar on the Chabahar – Goitter coastline road. The landscape is remarkable with the species like oak and nettle and is like nowhere else in Iran. There are animals like storks, peacocks, partridges,and gannets. Beside it there is a beautiful region called Dashtar which the natives call Aroos (the bride) due to its great trees. In the Balooch language Dashtar means unmarried girls. Wild cotton is cultivated there and natives use it to make mattresses and pillows. It has a long history with fascinating attractions of deep wells and old cemeteries.

Hara forest

It is situated in the coastline region of the Goitter gulf near a place where Bahoo Kalat pours into the Oman Sea. Its trees go under water due to the tides during the night and day and then they come out of water again. Hara is a shrub which grows in marshes in hot areas in Saudi Arabia , Egypt and south of Iran.

Great rock shore

On the banks of the Oman Sea and southern part of Chabahar there are huge rocks formed as a result of the water advancement and erosion of sedimentary stones, creating a beautiful landscape. It’s one of the most amazing shores south of Iran especially when the sun sets. It amazes the tourists with rocky walls and striking scenery which includes a natural aquarium with various fish and even ground. A special phenomenon is created when the waves hit the rocks at high tide. The waves exceed a height of 2 meters.

Bahoo Kalat River

A river which has the most abundant water in Baloochestan is the main factor for life in the south. It is home to the Persian alligators. Iranian short snout crocodiles are the survivors of reptiles which lived about 265 million years ago.
In the wildlife territory short snout crocodiles are the most prominent which live naturally and freely. Their main habitat has about 380,000 hectares part of which is located in Chabahar and the other part in Iranshahr. They are called Gando by the locals.
As valuable national and international animals, they live in Rask and Bahoo Kalat ponds and Delgan swamps. They might grow to a length of 4 meters and their strongest organs are their tails.
Mud volcano hills in the ports of Chabahar and Kenarak are exceptional attractions across the world. On the northwest of Chabahar, 20 km from Kahir village there are 3 mud volcano hills with a height of 10 to 20 meters. Two of them became extinct a few years ago and the third is still active which pours out cold gray mud from its mouth.
Throwing out bubbles of mud from the depths of the earth, the hills sweep away the visitors. Locals use the mud to cure diseases especially skin diseases.

Its coastline sheltered benches

If you are looking for a place with modern architecture to rest, the sheltered benches on the beach of the Chabahar gulf on the path of Kenarak-Chabahar road is a suitable option.
They are located 9 km from Chabahar and join the main road through the paved coastline road. The recreational area with a beautiful view receives visitors to its restaurant and tea house.