Pirgel

A mud volcano is a fascinating and rare phenomenon of nature that often occurs in coastal areas. Sistan and Baluchestan province is one of the places where you can see beautiful mud volcanoes.

The Mud volcanos are scattered around the world at 41 beaches and 21 sea borders. According to geological and geophysical data, there are 24 mud volcanos coastal areas. There are approximately 1100 mud volcanos working on shallow beaches. Mud volcanos are often found on the continents of Asia, Europe, and North and South America. This phenomenon is mainly active in different seasons, especially during the rainy season.

In south-eastern Iran, there are 20 mud volcanoes, five between Jask and Minab, nine between Chabahar and Jask, and six more between Chabahar and the Iranian-Pakistani border, especially north of the Gwadar Bay.

Pirgel is the famous mud volcano name of Khash. The Mud volcano Pirgol is located 76 kilometers from Khash with a height of one thousand and 653 between the fences of the Taftan Mountains. This natural attraction is unique in the world. The number of mud extraction holes is 15 in Pirgol, the tallest of which extracts more mud. The soil around these mud volcano holes is cracked and dry and semi-dry and also is a yellow color.

In addition, Mud volcanoes are geological phenomena, are also great for tourism. Mud volcanoes are also remarkable in many ways. This phenomenon attracts tourists by releasing gas-containing materials that create particular forms. Mud volcanoes have healing properties. Mud therapy is one of the topics that has a long history. It has been proven that mud therapy is useful in the treatment of diseases such as joint and spinal pain, etc.

• Where to stay?
  You can rent a suite in Khash city. But if you are unsure of the security of the suites, you can go to Zahedan city and stay in 4-star and 5-star Zahedan hotels.
  • Esteghlal Hotel: this hotel is 4-star. Remember to book a room before going to this hotel.
  • Address: Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Zahedan, Azadi Square.

• What is the best time to go?
  In terms of climate, the best time to travel to Sistan and Baluchistan is winter and spring. In summer, the weather is so hot, and the 120-day winds of Sistan begin to create dust. But geologically, there is no time to know when mud volcano Pirgel is active.

• Getting there?
  The Mud volcano of Pirgol is 76 km from Khash. From Khash, about 70 km to Iranshahr, and enter the Carvandar - Gohar Kouh bypass. About 10 kilometers from this road this beautiful phenomenon is visible.