Would you like to have a professional rock climbing experience in a very pristine and unique space? If you are a rock climbing lover and wish to go river climbing in the heart of crystal clear water, we recommend you to travel to Reghez Strait. Reghez Strait in Iran is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled places in Iran, which is known as the bride of Iran’s valleys.
This gorge has 64 waterfalls and 100 ponds, and 14 of them are very unique and well-known. Today, we at Hey Persia blog are going to introduce you to the Reghez Strait, its exact location, the depth of the Reghez Strait, its source, the best time to travel to the gorge, the equipment you should have with you, etc. So be with us on this nature trip.
Where is the Reghez Strait in Iran?
Reghez Strait is located in Fars province, between the 3 cities of Darab, Fasa and Estehban. If we want to talk about the exact location of the gorge, we must say that the Reghez Strait is located 30 kilometers northwest of Darab city and near the village of the same name as the gorge in an area called “Hassan Abad”. Darab is one of the cities of Fars province that has pristine and unknown attractions, of which the Zghar Gorge is one of them.
Introducing Reghez Strait
As we mentioned in the previous parts, Reghez Strait is known as the bride of Iran’s gorges. This gorge has many waterfalls, each of which has its own characteristics and none of them are alike. If you have traveled to the Vashi Gorge, you will remember that the raging river of the gorge was surrounded by huge and narrow walls, and these huge walls accompany the visitors along the way. Raghaz Darab Gorge has the same feature. With the difference that every time you raise your head, you will see a cave in the corners of the walls and different creatures live in it. Among the initial attractions of the trip to Zaghar Gorge, we can mention the soulful and heartwarming sound of water falling inside the Raghar Gorge, clear water, river fish and swimming in the ponds.
As we mentioned, Reghez Strait has 64 waterfalls and numerous ponds. Its ponds are between 6 and 20 meters deep and some of them are 100 meters long. The gorges are surrounded by mighty walls, just raise your head to see the blue sky through the walls and charm you!
The Love Pond
One of the most beautiful ponds in Raghar Gorge is the “Love Pond” which is shaped like a heart and visitors and mountaineers must rest and take pictures and videos next to it.
Where is the source of Reghez Strait?
Often, when we see the Reghez Strait in Fars province, the question arises, where is the source of this clear water? The water source of Reghez Strait is from the heart of the forest and it is hidden underground until the southern part of the valley and it comes to the ground from that part and travels about 5 kilometers until it reaches the gorge. This water is so clear, cool and clear that if you look at the gorge from above, it is as if there is no water flowing in the gorge and you can easily see the bottom of the gorge.
What is the meaning of Reghez Strait in Iran? Why did they give this name to this gorge?
Raghaz means pristine and slippery road. This gorge is also known as “Roodkhiz Gorge” among the natives. The reason for this is the presence of many springs and ponds in this area.
What is the access route to Reghez Strait in Fars province?
To access Raghaz Strait, you must travel to Darab city in Fars province. After traveling 35 km from Darab towards Shiraz city, you will reach a pass called “Darkouye Pass”. From the Darkoyeh pass, the path becomes dirt. The rest of the route can be covered with off-road vehicles. If your car is not off-road, park there and use the vehicles available in the area to continue the journey.
You continue the path until you reach the “Tree Mountain” area. After you pass this area, you will see a dirt path on your left. It takes about 2 hours to pass. From here, the journey begins. Start walking from the right side of the road until you finally reach Cheshme Bidek.
How many routes are there to navigate Raghaz Strait in Fars province?
There are 2 routes to travel and reach the Raghaz Strait of Iran, one of which takes 4 hours of walking and hiking. The second route also takes 4 hours to reach the gorge. With the difference that you travel 2 hours by car and 2 hours by walking and hiking! At the beginning of the valley, park your car and hike and walk the rest of the way. From the beginning of the water climbing to the last 23-meter waterfall, it is about 3 kilometers of walking.
When is the best time to travel to Raghaz Strait?
The best time to travel to Raghaz Gorge is spring and summer. At this time, the water in the strait is fuller, and on the other hand, due to the warm weather, swimming in ponds and river climbing will be more pleasant.
Suitable tools and equipment for traveling to Raghz Strait:
Having the necessary equipment such as
- Life jacket, helmet, waist rope, carabiner, harness
- A bivouac sleeping bag
- Having a suitable wet suit for diving and an extra set of clothes
- Wearing closed front and back hiking sandals
- flashlight
- Insect repellent pen to stay away from mosquito bites at night
- Use of waterproof backpacks for canyoning and caving
- A small flask of hot water, tea or Nescafe
Famous waterfalls and ponds of Raghaz Strait
| Waterfall | Hight | Depth | Length |
| Negin Waterfall | 16m | 8m | 41m |
| Fath Waterfall | 8m | 1.5m | 6m |
| Damagheh Waterfall | 12m | 2m | 4m |
| Boomrang Waterfall | 7m | 8m | 31m |
| Hekmat Waterfall | 11m | 15m | 32m |
| Azerakhsh Waterfall | 65m | 6m | 11m |
| Masoud Waterfall | 8m | 12m | 15m |
| Kaboutar Waterfall | 25m | 20m | 6m |
| Yadegar Waterfall | 4m | 8m | 11m |
| Golab Waterfall | 11m | 7m | 12m |
| Jaam Waterfall | 9m | 6m | 11m |
| Vedae Waterfall | 46m | 10m | 7m |
Reghez Strait in Iran
As we mentioned, Raghaz Gorge, the bride of Iran’s valleys, is one of the most spectacular and unspoiled places in Iran, which perhaps no one knew about until just 10 years ago. The trip to this gorge is very different and exciting. If you are not afraid of heights and know how to swim, don’t miss the trip to Raghez Gorge!
Finally, It is better to travel to the gorge with a tour and group. Group trips help us expand our circle of friends. Hey Persia is one of these travel agencies that tries to help middle-aged people with different interests to experience different and desirable trips. Based on this, we in Hey Persia have decided to organize group trips with a limited number of middle-aged people. We will do our best to provide services suitable for your age and dignity and to satisfy you. It is enough to join us once in Iran tours to become our constant companions.
