Abmalakh Waterfall

Abmalakh is a fabulous waterfall and a natural pesticide which is used to irrigate the farms.

Abmalakh is an eye-catching waterfall of Isfahan Province that is located adjacent to a village with the same name and 60 kilometers from Semirom city. Due to the existence of some specific compounds in its water, Abmalakh will be as a pesticide facing the attack of grasshoppers. So, the water of this waterfall is used to irrigate the farms as a natural pesticide. It is better to know that Bakhtiari people live in this region.

• The name of Abmalakh Waterfall

Abmalakh consists of two parts Ab means water, and the equivalent of Malakh in English is a grasshopper. Also, Abmalakh is known as Takht-e Soleymān Waterfall, because of locating a large natural stone on the Marbar River that joins two valleys like a bridge. Local people believe that this bridge was a place for resting of Solomon. Due to the particular geography of this area, the sunlight period takes about three hours. This area is named Nimruz (half a day) because you can see the sunrise and sunset for three hours.

• Where to stay?

  There is no accommodation near the Abmalakh Waterfall, but you can stay in the nearest ecotourism resort to the waterfall as follows:
   
  • Ashineh ecotourism resort: It has a traditional Iranian architectural style. It takes one hour and 24 minutes by car from the resort to the waterfall.
     
  • Bam ecotourism resort: It is located in a spectacular place with a fabulous nature. It takes one hour by car from the resort to the waterfall.

• Necessary Equipment

  Pay attention that you need some equipment during visit Abmalakh Waterfall as follows:
   

• What is the best time to go?

Abmalakh Waterfall lies in the heart of mount Dena with a mountainous climate. If you are an ecotourist and love mountain climbing, suggest you see Abmalakh and enjoy the cooling weather in summer. The best time to visit this area and enjoy the marvelous nature of mount Dena is during spring and summer.

• Getting there?

  Abmalakh Waterfall is placed 60 kilometers from Semirom and 160 kilometers from the Isfahan Province.
   
  • To reach there, you must pass Semirom then go through the Semirom to Yasuj road. You can get Abmalakh village through a dirt road after passing Chahar Rah village. It is about one hour walk from the village to the waterfall.
     
  • Also, the following map can help you to find the exact location of Abmalakh Waterfall: