Badab-e Surt Springs, Visual Adventure

Mysterious “Badab-e Surt Arvest” springs, meaning the intensity of the sparkling water are included of 12 completely different springs from the aspect of smelling and taste.

Mysterious “Badab-e Surt Arvest” springs, meaning the intensity of the sparkling water are included of 12 completely different springs from the aspect of smelling and taste. The flow of the spring has made the spectacular stairways on land with an area of about three hectares and has formed in the quaternary of geology. One of these springs which is the main fountain and has very salty water has a little pond that is mainly used for swimming and water treatment (hydrotherapy). In one part of the floor of the pond, there is a deep hole is called the Bermuda Ernest.

There are black sediments around the ponds which are beneficial for the treatment of back and legs, skin disease, Rheumatism, and migraine. Due to the high salinity of the hole and consisting of a lot of minerals, there are no living creatures and the water doesn't freeze in winters at all. The other 11 springs in the vicinity of this mainspring are very small and are known as the elixir of life. Its water has a little sour taste and is permanently has some gaseous leakage like soda. There are only six somewhat similar springs like Badab-e Surt in the world. Pamukkale in Turkey, Bagni San Filippo in Italy, Agoura El Hierro in Mexico, Bayshivaytay in China, yellow stones in the United States of America, and The Pink Terraces, or Otukapuarangi in New Zealand. If you want to take photos go there during sunset or sunrise when you can see a wonderful view of light reflection on the ponds. The light reflection changes color in the ponds, several times, blue, yellow, red, and brown!

From Tehran to Orost village, all the roadways are asphalt, but from Orost village to Badab-e Soort springs you will have to drive on a rough road for about 3 km. From the base of the mountain, you have to climb about 3 km to get to the springs. You can also pay local people to take you up by trucks. We suggest climbing the mountain instead of using the trucks. It is safer and you can enjoy the beautiful nature around too. If you want to climb the mountain instead of using the trucks, we suggest getting help from a local guide. With just a 15 minute walk you can see the wonderful springs, also you will be able to see a wonderful, impressive view of springs and mountains from the top. If you are a backpacker, it’s better not to stay in the village for the night because it’s a little difficult to find a local house for rent. There aren’t toilet facilities around the springs, but there are some small shops selling tea, dough, juices, cigarettes, etc.

• Interesting and Sad!

Visiting Badab-e Surt springs can be both interesting and sad. Today, as these wonderful springs are not protected, they are being destroyed. Tourists walk on them to take photos.

• What is the best time to go?​​​​​​​

Although Badab-e-Surt is beautiful in all seasons, the best time to visit is early April. 

• Getting there:

Badab-e Surt is located in Mazandaran Province in northern Iran, 95 kilometers south of the city of Sari, and 7 kilometers west of Orost village. It takes 8 hours from Tehran to reach the Badab-e Surt Springs. From Tehran, you can get there from both Semnan and Sari routes. Semnan routes are closed, but Sari routes are more beautiful. Bellow, you can see information about the routes. HiPersia offers an amazing two-day tour through Badabe Surt.

Tehran – Semnan – Mehdishahr – Shahmirzad – Foolad Mahaleh – Telma Darreh T junction – Orost village – Badab e surt springs

Tehran – Sari – Kiasar - Telma Darreh T junction - Orost village – Badab e surt springs