In the south east of Dehaj, in the heart of high mountains, Ayoub Mountain with the height of 3200 meters is shining in this area. In the middle of this great mountain, in the height of 2876 meters, you can see Ayoub cave which is like a black eye. The depth of Ayoub cave is about 200 meters. There are some shapes like vespiary on the walls of this cave which are made by wind and sand. Ayoub cave is known as a worship place because of its unique features that attracts many visitors and pilgrims to this area and it is chosen as a tourist destination in Shahr-e Babak. The entrance of this cave has 68 meters’ width and 98 meters’ height that can be seen from distance. To get to Ayoub cave, you can take Bandar Abas to Tehran road. After Jozam junction, the road ends and you have to start hiking in order to get to Ayoub cave. Ayoub cave is one of the biggest cave in Iran which is kind of caves with huge entrance that you can find some stuff from Ashkanian dynasty in this cave. In the east of the cave, there is a narrow stream which goes in to a small pond. Above this pond, there is a place that a hole is in the middle of it and locals call it dream pond. In the south west of the cave, there is a small hole called Halal and Haram. Between the pond and Halal and Haram hole, there is a place called Manzelgah which is suitable for taking rest. The locals believe that Ayoub, the messenger was living in this cave in the past. Above the Manzelgah, there is a worship place that you can see a footprint which is like a human footprint. The locals believe that this footprint belongs to Ayoub the messenger. Join Alaedin Travel to enjoy visiting the beauties of Iran with our professional tour guides.
