Watching The Margoon Waterfall in Iran without paying exorbitant fees for traveling abroad is a double pleasure that should be with all your heart and soul and enjoy this divine gift to the fullest. This waterfall, which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iran and the tallest spring waterfall in the world, is located in Fars province, Sepidan city, and its water temperature is estimated to be less than 10 degrees even on the hottest days of the year. Today in Hey Persia blog we are going to talk about Margoon waterfall, the location of the waterfall, Margoon sights and… So be with us.
What does Margoon mean?
Upon hearing the name Margoon, perhaps the first question that comes to your mind is what does Margoon mean and why was this waterfall named Margoon? As its name suggests, Margoon means like a snake! If you pay attention to the appearance of the waterfall, you will notice that the water of this waterfall flows downwards like a snake, in the form of a narrow string. Due to this issue, it is called Margoon waterfall.
What do you know about Margoon waterfall?
Margun, as mentioned, is the tallest and largest spring waterfall in the world, which is about 70 meters high and 1000 meters wide. This waterfall, unlike other waterfalls that are made from the accumulation of several rivers upstream, does not have any river at the top of the waterfall, and its water source is thousands of springs that boil and flow from the heart of the rock. Due to this, Margun waterfall is also called a spring waterfall. This impressive waterfall later became a river full of water called Margun, which continues until near Sepidan.
Margoon waterfall
Considering that the Margon waterfall is located at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, the air in the area is cool during the hottest days of the year, i.e. summer, and the water temperature is less than 10 degrees. In the cold seasons of the year, fireflies form in the heart of the waterfall, which doubles the beauty of Margon.
Where is the Margoon waterfall?
Margun is located on the border between Fars province and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad in Sepidan city. If you want to go to Margon waterfall from Shiraz, you have to go to Sepidan. The distance between Shiraz and Margon waterfall is 130 km. If you are going to visit the Margon waterfall from the northern cities of Iran, you should go to Yasouj, before Yasouj, 29 km from the Euclid-Yasoj road, you will see the waterfall guide. If you are going to the waterfall from the southern cities of Iran, you should first go to Yasouj and after Yasouj, you will reach the waterfall about 65 km away.
The climate and vegetation of Margoon
Since this area is full of water, it has good and rich vegetation. In this way, in this area you will see trees and gardens that are similar in few places in Iran. As we mentioned, in Margoon region, the amount of rainfall in spring-summer and rain and snow in autumn-winter is very high. High rainfall along with the location of the waterfall, which is 2200 meters above sea level, has made the air in the area cool even in summer.
The very cold weather and full of snow and rain in the Margon area causes the formation of long and long ice cones on the waterfall. A beautiful and unique view that you can see in few places similar to it. The best time to travel to Margon is during the spring and summer seasons, when the path to the waterfall is easier, and on the other hand, the scenery around you is greener and fresher.
The Margoon Waterfall in Iran
In addition to orchards such as apples, hawthorns, barberry bushes and forest trees, there are plains full of colorful and wild flowers such as inverted tulips, marshmallows, etc. around the Margon waterfall, which makes the landscape of this area more original and charming.
Sightseeing places around Margoon waterfall
There are many attractions around Margoon, the most important of which are:
Margoon protected area
The protected area of Margon with an area of 3,200 square meters was as a protected area in 1378 by the Supreme Council of Environment. Various animal species such as brown bear, hyena, goat, rook, jackal, wolf, fox, etc. live in this area.
Kamhar gardens
One of the clean areas of Sepidan is Kamhar. This area has many fruit trees. You can go to Kamhar and walk in the gardens of the area and enjoy the pleasant air of the area to the fullest.
Poladkov ski resort
Additionally, The second international ski resort of Iran is Poladkaf ski resort. This ski resort is located at a short distance from Margon, and its highest point is about 3200 meters above sea level. You can ski in this fun space.
Conclusion
The finally, The Margoon Waterfall in Iran is one of the sightseeing places around Shiraz. The water of this lake consists of springs that boil from the heart of the mountain. This waterfall is the tallest and largest spring waterfall in the world, and its water temperature is less than 10 degrees even on the hottest days of the year. If you plan to travel to Shiraz and visit this waterfall, just join us at Hey Persia Travel Agency.