Nature’s masterpiece at Behdeh Village of Hormozgan Province
Behdeh Village, located 38 kilometers from Parsian in Hormozgan Province, is one of the region’s most beautiful locales, celebrated for its unique natural, cultural, historical, and social attributes, making it a notable tourist destination.
Efforts are underway to attract visitors by preserving the village’s traditional architecture and local customs while harnessing its natural resources. These initiatives aim to generate income and promote sustainable development for the community.
Although precise information about the village’s establishment is scarce, archaeological artifacts and pottery discovered during well-digging suggest that the area has a history dating back approximately 3,000 years.
Geographically and climatically, Behdeh village reflects the prevailing conditions of the region, characterized by a warm and dry climate, mild winters, and hot, humid summers. With its pristine nature and numerous historical sites, Behdeh has been designated as the sixth tourism target village in Iran.
Giry Konar Cave lies in a mountainous region southwest of Behdeh, adjacent to agricultural lands. In the western part of the mountains, local residents constructed a tunnel to channel rainwater from Giry Konar to the agricultural fields of Behdeh. This impressive structure has become one of Behdeh’s historical attractions, drawing many visitors each year.
The presence of medicinal plants, such as thyme and other local flora, enhances the beauty of the area, while the stunning mountains and breathtaking valleys provide trails for hikers. The route to Giry Konar Cave is relatively easy to navigate, as most of the journey is along a well-paved road, with only a short distance on an unpaved secondary road.
Owsiyeh water basin is one of the most renowned ones in Parsian, located northwest of Behdeh village at the end of a beautiful and picturesque valley. This basin is set in an untouched and scenic area that attracts numerous tourists each year. The water supply for Owsiyeh comes from seasonal rivers during the rainy season, and due to its great depth and the impermeability of the underlying layers, water is always present in the basin.
When rainwater cascades down from the mountains, it collects in the basin, having no outlet other than evaporation by the sun. Over time, the water takes on a dark greenish color (often referred to as “sludge green”), which is the reason for the naming of this location (meaning “Black Water”). On the way to the water basin, visitors pass through colorful, Martian-like mountains before entering a valley characterized by extraordinary erosional shapes and various types of rocks, captivating every viewer.
Faryab Valley
The Faryab Valley, located in the northwest of Behdah, is a stunning natural landscape that showcases the grandeur of the unique Creator of the universe. The presence of springs, along with lush surroundings adorned with fiery-colored flowers and oleander blossoms during Nowruz celebrations, captivates every viewer.
In this picturesque valley, several watermills were constructed in ancient times by the hardworking people of the region. These mills harness the power of water from the upstream springs to rotate their wheels, grinding the locals’ wheat and making the bread from this divine blessing a centerpiece on community tables. This location is situated 35 kilometers northwest of the village.