Saaed News: The Qarqachal Water Reservoir is located in the village of Baladeh, at the southern slope of Mount Shahidzh in the Mazandaran province.
According to the family magazine service of Saaed News, this water reservoir is recognized as one of the natural and tourist attractions of the region and is located 48 kilometers from Sari County and 275 kilometers from Tehran. The Qarqachal Water Reservoir is nestled among the mountains and lush forests. To reach this reservoir, you can travel through secondary and rural roads to the village of Baladeh in Sari and then head towards this beautiful water reservoir. The Qarqachal Water Reservoir is rectangular in shape, measuring approximately 50 by 100 meters, roughly the size of a football field.
Qarqachal Water Reservoir Information | |
Location: | Baladeh Village, Chahardangeh District, Sari County, Mazandaran Province, Iran
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Access: | From the Sari to Kiasar road, then take the secondary road towards Baladeh Village.
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Distance from Sari: | Approximately 50 kilometers |
Elevation: | Around 1700 meters above sea level |
Type of Reservoir: | Artificial |
Dimensions: | 50x100 meters |
Depth: | Average 3 meters, maximum 5 meters |
Attractions: | Sadava Spring, Forest, Shahdiz Peak
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Activities: | Nature walking, hiking, photography, fishing |
Facilities: | None |
Address on the Map:
To reach the Qarqachal Water Reservoir in Baladeh, travel from Sari towards Kiasar. Then, take a secondary road towards Baladeh Village. There is a 10-kilometer dirt road from the village to the reservoir, which is passable by passenger vehicles, but due to the poor road conditions, it's recommended to use off-road vehicles or local trucks for the journey.
You can travel to this region by personal car, bus, or train. If traveling by car, make sure to check the route in advance and be aware of traffic conditions.
Distances from the Qarqachal Water Reservoir to different cities:
Sari:
Distance: 48.7 km
Approximate driving time: 1 hour 14 minutes
Route: Secondary road
Tehran:
Distance: 275.2 km
Approximate driving time: 5 hours 4 minutes
Route: Asia Highway 70, secondary road
Qaemshahr:
Distance: 66.9 km
Approximate driving time: 1 hour 27 minutes
Route: Secondary road
Babol:
Distance: 87.8 km
Approximate driving time: 1 hour 53 minutes
Route: Secondary road
Amol:
Distance: 101.4 km
Approximate driving time: 2 hours 4 minutes
Route: Secondary road
Access Routes:
From Langar Village: Closed ⛔
From Vavasar Village entrance: 10 km after the Telmaderah police station.
The first part of the road is paved, but 15 km from Vavasar to Baladeh is dirt road with some steep sections.
The last 3 kilometers from Baladeh Village to the Qarqachal Water Reservoir is not suitable for passenger cars ⚠️
From the Kiasar entrance and Lala and Khalard villages, passing through the villages of Ilal, Siyavashkala, and Aghozgaleh where the road is paved.
Then about 10 km of dirt road remains (more suitable road).
