TEHRAN - Geno Mountain, 30 km northwest of Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province, is located between Bandar Abbas and Hajiabad.
It is thought about a section of Southern Zagros Mountain Range.With a height of over 2,300 meters, it is the sixth high summit throughout the province.
Its weather is always 7 or 10 degrees Celsius less than Bandar Abbas, CHTN reported.Its weather is pleasant and cool in spring and autumn.Geno Mountain was stated a safeguarded zone in 1972.
It was placed on UNESCO list as one of Irans 13 biosphere habitats provided its special natural characteristics.This 43,000-hectare region is the habitat of 10s of uncommon plants and fauna species.Diverse plants types, consisting of low-density forests, shrubs, fruit trees, and herbal plants, grow in Geno Heights.
Trees like fig, pomegranate, apple, apricot, grape, and almond trees have doubled the natural charm of this area.Geno is home to types such as the Persian leopard, hyena, jackal, antelope, ram, ewe, fox, rabbit, and wild boar.
Birds of prey and migrants such as the falcon, partridge, huma, and jay, are also seen in this area.
Also, uncommon species of amphibians and reptiles live in the flowing waters and springs of Geno Mountain, which indicates the health of the community of this area.Warm water springGenos warm water spring is one of the most appealing parts of Geno Mountain.
The spring, which has high temperature and mineral water abundant in sulfur, chlorine, and calcium substances, works for treating numerous skin and joint diseases.The existence of 2 separate pool for ladies and men, and facility spaces around them has actually turned Geno into among the most crucial health tourist targets in southern Iran.An unusual fish, named Aphaniusginaonis, lives in this warm spring.
This fish is difficult to see with the naked eye due to its high speed and small size.KD.
This post first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times