Espahbod Khurshid Cave

The great Espahbod Khurshid cave is known to be amesmerizing site that has allowed many visitors to be there and enjoy its beauty. The name of this great cave, the Espahbad Khurshid is considered to be tied to the old ancient dynasty named as Padusbanian as well as Davoygan.

When you see this cave you will see that it is a mixture of legends along with full mystery and shows stability in men more. You will find this great fortress located exactly in the heart of the Setbar in the Swadkoh area. 

When you slowly move towards this great Espahbad Khurshid cave you will see that it has been affected by nature to a great extent and holds rich history and values to it. It will feel as if you have travelled to about thousands of years ago all at once. You should know that it is really great to imagine a structure so great which holds a trip that is mixed with tourism as well as historical feelings.

The cave is also known to be very valuable in terms of historical values and has the ability to take the person to the depth of history. Let us dig further in detail to understand more about the Espahbad Khurshid cave and know more about it in detail.

Espahbad Khurshid Cave and All About It

The cave is also known as Kerkil Dej which is waiting for visitors to visit it in the great heights of the Alborz mountains as well as the Sawad Kouh area. The distance between this great site to Tehran is something around 182 km and is known to be a great sight worth visiting in Mazandaran province.

You should know that the cave has an opening which has 90 meters in diameter and from there you will be able to see a castle, a tower, a fire temple as well as a cistern.  We should add that the cave has a surprising point to it as well.

This is the entrance of water in the cave. This was made due to the fact that the stone path is in the form of a water stream located exactly above the village named Kemar Pusht. Not to forget that this great cave has also been registered in the list of national works holding 8739 numbers.

A unique cave that has amazed all with its look, its beauty the beauty of the path that takes you to the cave and last but not least its great heritage. To know where exactly the cave is located we have to say that it is in Swadkoh city in Mazandaran province. 

Are There Any Access Routes to The Cave? 

This is an interesting question and we have to say that yes, there are spectacular access routes that take you to Espahbad Khurshid cave. If you are travelling from Tehran, the capital, then you need to enter Damavand Road and then go ahead towards Firouzkoh.

Once you pass Firouzkoh you have to keep going and continue the route. Once you pass Versk as well as Orim Rodbar church on your right side you will see an exit. The road takes you directly to Khatir mountain where Espahbad Khurshid cave is. It takes three hours of driving to reach there. So enjoy the journey.

Some Worthy Attractions Around the Cave

Some of the worthy attractions around the Espahbad Khurshid cave that you have to visit for sure are the Gaduk Caravanserai and the great Kanglu castle. While you are there in the Espahbad Khurshid cave, you will get the best feeling and the pleasure of only walking in the beautiful Sawad Kouh forest.

If you still have some time left and the energy is high, make sure you pay a visit to the beech forest as well. Knowing all these then comes the next question as to when is the best time to visit the cave. So to answer the question we have to say that if you desire to see the site at its best then you need to visit the site in the spring but the site is beautiful in all four seasons respectively. In spring you can experience great and pleasant weather, green nature that speaks to the soul and finally a comfortable time to be there.

It is a great experience, and a pleasure to be able to visit the Espahbad Khurshid cave. It is a great site which has an amazing turbulent history. History is such that the Espahbad Khurshid along with his wife went in the cave during The Arab attack.

The Arabs besieged this great cave as a fort and when they did not find the way to enter the cave hence they poisoned the water that was entering the cave and killed all the inhabitants living in the cave brutally.

Among them were the wife and the children of the Prophet of the sun and the great conqueror of the fort. It is a sad story, but the site is so beautiful that you will dive into the depth of the beauty, and will not see anything apart from magnificence, and glam.

Are There Any Tips for Visiting the Cave? 

As the cave is located at great heights you should be very careful. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes and do not go heavy. It would be good to travel along with a group of climbers who are familiar with the routes.  Finally, make sure you check the weather as well before you take the route to the cave. If you are interested in seeing the interior of the cave as well, then make sure you carry a torch and a flashlight with you.

With so many details regarding the Espahbad Khurshid cave, it is really impossible not to get tempted to visit the site. Don't you agree? So go ahead and plan your trip to the cave and add more fun and flavor to your life.

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