Chabahar is one of the most important cities in Iran, which is the only ocean port in the country. There are many tourist places in this city that make any tourist excited to see them. One of the amazing attractions in this city is the Chabahar Martian Mountains, which unfortunately has not yet been an important step to register this natural monument as a national geopark in the world. These mountains are not made spectacular by their lush nature or their snow-capped peaks, but only by their special shape. It can be said with confidence that the Miniature Mountains are one of the most unique natural gifts that exist in Iran and the same can be found in few places in the world except on other planets such as Mars!
The Chabahar Martian Mountains, 40 km from the city, extend from the Kachu area to Goathr Gulf and cover the entire area. These miniature mountains, which date back to about 5 million years ago, have become modern due to erosion and are made of sandstone and marl. Visiting these beautiful mountains evokes an image of the planet Mars in the mind of the visitor.
It is interesting to know that the Martian mountains of Chabahar have been under the waters of the Oman Sea for many years, and for this reason, traces of sea creatures can still be seen on them. Many parts of the Chabahar Martian Mountains are composed of calcareous sediments from the remains of crustaceans. Also, since the mountains are near the sea, the effect of the tide on them cannot be ignored. This phenomenon is called Badland in geology. Badland is called dry and waterless lands and grass that are not of much value. There is not much vegetation in this area and only a few birds live near it. The bumps on these mountains are shaped so precisely that it is as if a skilled artist has been designing these grooves for a long time. The small and uniform grooves on these mountains have given them a miniature name and have a truly extraterrestrial appearance. These rugged mountains have different heights that vary from 5 meters to 100 meters. Miniature or Martian mountains are a continuation of the Zagros Mountains that extend to Pakistan. Among these mountains there is a unique pink lake called Lipar. Every year, a conference called “Mars Climbing” is held in Chabahar, during which enthusiasts can walk along a specific route from the coast of the Oman Sea and miniature mountains and enjoy the unique scenery of this region.
Tectonic processes due to the subduction of the Oman crust below Makran and water and wind erosion are among the most important reasons for the formation of these mountains. These mountains have become like this due to rapid erosion by wind and rain, and it is one of the fascinating and rare geological phenomena. These mountains are made of sedimentary rocks with marl, clay and lime and grayish white color. Martian mountains are of special economic importance to the people of the region, so that their main building materials, which are mainly marl, clay and calcareous compounds, can be used in the production of cement as well as brick.
Traveling to the Martian mountains is like stepping on another planet. So go to the place of this planet and discover it everywhere with your curious mind. Various views are waiting for you in every corner. Fly your imagination and imagine yourself on Mars for a few minutes. Fly your mind to make a story for yourself, find new shapes in the mountains and find out new mysteries. Spring, autumn and winter are the best seasons to visit this area. There are many ways to go to Chabahar; but the easiest and wisest thing to do during this distance is to buy a plane ticket and reserve a flight. Fortunately, Chabahar city airport is active and you will not have any problems in this regard. All you have to do is specify the date and time of your trip and buy a ticket. Tourist camps have been concentrated around the Martian mountains, solving the problem of accommodation and overnight stays. There is complete security and you can count on the help of the local people. Due to the tourist importance of the Martian mountains region, for the well-being of tourists, a 7-hectare tourism complex has been set up among the Martian mountains. These mountains overlook the coast and have many facilities. Green space, special hall for student camps, sanitary services, 6 suites, pavilion, special platform for professional observation and observation of the sky, handicraft store, etc. are among the facilities of this complex. In this complex, efforts have been made to maintain adherence to the principles of sustainable tourism.
The most interesting thing about these mountains is their hardness and endurance, so you have to have rock climbing experience to climb them. The various fossils of the mountains have made it difficult to climb these mountains. In some parts, only professional climbers can climb and climb. These people must have the necessary equipment for rock climbing. Rock climbing in the Martian mountains may not be easy, but observing the stars in this area does not require special expertise and tools. Due to the favorable state of light pollution in the Martian mountains, watching the night stars there is very easy and at the same time very attractive and memorable. If you are interested in observation and astronomy, we suggest that you take the opportunity to visit other tourist attractions in Chabahar, such as Lake Lipar, and create a memorable and unique experience for yourself. We recommend that you plan your trip to this area so that you will be there both at night and at noon. The horizon of this region is very wide and has the ability to observe 14 constellations. Autumn and winter are more suitable for traveling to this region than spring or summer in that they have longer nights.
It is impossible for you to see the Martian mountains and forget about photography! Especially if you are visiting the Martian mountains for the first time, be sure to prepare your camera or mobile phone and take beautiful photos of the pristine nature of the region.
