Shalmash Falls Explained

Location:Sardasht, Iran
Height:10m (30feet)

Shalmash Falls is a cluster of three waterfalls situated on the outskirts of the City of Sardasht in the West Azerbaijan province of Iran.[1] Near the border with Iraq, they can be easily viewed from stairs built for visitors to these waterfalls. The falls are each about 10m (30feet) high. In addition to being a scenic site, their environs are used for recreation, including swimming. These falls are along a branch of the Little Zab River.[2] The waterfalls are at their most substantial flow during the spring. The weather of the region is cold until the middle of spring.[3]

References

  1. http://www.iran-daily.com/News/122305.html "Sardasht, a scenic city"
  2. http://www.itto.org/tourismattractions/?sight=1878 "Shalmash Waterfall"
  3. Web site: Climate & Weather Averages in Sardasht, Iran . 2022-11-09 . www.timeanddate.com . en.