A walk among the stone walls and small waterfalls; hidden secrets of the Sinan Valley in Shirvan ⛰️

Hello to worldmappin I hope you are well. Continuing the adventures of the city of Shirvan, today I want to take you to the Sinan Valley in the village of Naghdo.

During my trip to Shirvan, we decided to visit the Sinan Valley as well. I had heard a lot about this valley beforehand, but when I saw it up close, I was truly amazed. The path to get there was a bit long, but every step was filled with new views and natural beauties. When we entered the valley, the cool air and the sound of flowing water gave me a strange sense of calm. The surroundings were full of tall rocks and green cover that created a special atmosphere. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see it.

The further I went, the clearer the sound of water became until I reached a place where the river was flowing right in the middle of the path. In some places, I had to jump over rocks or cross through the water.

With every step I took, the valley became more beautiful and exciting. The tall walls, cool shadows, and the sound of birds all together gave a special feeling to the path.

In some places, the stone walls were so close together that it seemed like a natural tunnel had been formed. The shadow of the walls had made the air cooler, and the sound of the flowing water was more pleasant to the ears.

I reached places where I had to climb over rocks or put my foot in the water and pass through. The path wasn't difficult; it felt more like a delightful adventure.

A little further ahead, the tall and lush trees around the river increased. Everything was pristine and untouched.

Every stop I made had a new perspective. These challenges of the path were what made it enjoyable.

A little further ahead, the sound of water became louder. At first, I thought the river had gotten deeper, but when I passed the bend in the valley, I saw a small waterfall formed right in the middle of the path. Water was coming down from the rocks and pouring into the river with a beautiful sound.

It was a very beautiful scene, a small pool had formed in front of it.

Then I started walking again and continued on my way.

The path was really such that one was surprised moment by moment.

Gradually, I felt I was getting close to the end of the valley, a place where one should just stop and look at the silence and beauty around.

Here, I don't want to just describe it with words... let me show you the rest with the photos.

When I reached the end of the path, there was nothing but peace, the sound of water, and the tall walls around me. I felt like I had arrived at a place where I should just sit and watch.
I sat for hours with friends. And I just wanted to take photos. I was stunned and amazed by all this beauty.

If you want to come, take this route: The Sinan Valley is located about 25 kilometers from the city of Shirvan in North Khorasan. You need to move from the Shirvan–Bojnourd road, at the end of the route you will see the sign for the village of Sinan. Once you enter the village, a narrow dirt road continues and takes you to the beginning of the valley. From there, you have to enter the valley on foot.

Walking inside the valley from the beginning of the path to the end is about 3 to 4 kilometers long, depending on where you start and how much you stop. The path is easy to moderate, but in some places, you have to cross over rocks or go up and down a bit.

I hope you enjoyed this walk and seeing the beauties of the Sinan Valley.

Goodbye and until the next trip 👋 😉

Text & photography : @azamsohrabi