Qeshm is Iran’s largest island, located on the strait of Hormoz in the Persian Gulf. Qeshm is one of Iran’s most popular destinations among travelers, with many attractions and scenery. This fascinating island in southern Iran has so many attractions that it is known as a natural collection of magnificent landscapes. Unlike the beauty and charm of Qeshm island, many of its landscapes are unexplored and unknown among tourists and foreigners. One of these stunning landmarks that visitors are unaware of is the roof of Qeshm (Bam-e Qeshm).
The roof of Qeshm or Bam-e Qeshm is a picturesque landscape on this island’s western part. It is part of the Qeshm geopark and the highest point on the island. It is known as the roof of Qeshm because standing on this landmark allows you to see the island’s central lands. Bam-e Qeshm provides a panoramic view of the whole island. In this article, we will discuss the roof of Qeshm and introduce this remarkable and unknown landmark.
Accessibility and timings of Qeshm roof
Qeshm Roof, or Bam-e Qeshm, is one of Qeshm geopark’s sites recognized and collected by UNESCO. Qeshm geopark has 25 sites known as the national geopark of this land. Qeshm geopark is the first and only geopark in the Middle East.
Location: Iran, Hormozgan province, near Salakh village.
Qeshm roof is open 24 hours a day. However, the timings might differ on some national holidays based on Iran’s calendar.
To get to Qeshm Roof or Bam Qeshm, you must start at your destination from Qeshm Island. Bam Qeshm is located in the western part of the island. You can drive or take a cab to Bam Qeshm. There’s a more exciting option, and that is to take a Landing craft. If you take this option, you will enjoy the road as much as the destination.
The best time to visit Qeshm roof
Qeshm has a tropical climate that gets insufferable in hot seasons, mostly summer. On the other hand, the roof of Qeshm is an outdoor landscape with no trees or natural things, so it creates a natural roof to protect you from the sun. Based on the information, visiting Qeshm’s roof during the hot season, mostly in summer, is almost impossible.
Regarding the facts about Bam Qeshm, you must visit this charming place in the cold seasons. There’s another risky option if you travel to this island in the summer. You can see the roof of Qeshm at night, but it gets a little creepy.
Needed equipment for visiting Qeshm roof
The roof of Qeshm is a tourist destination, but there is no shop, restaurant, or café there. So please bring enough drink and food with you. The roof of Qeshm is under the attack of heat and direct sunlight, so please bring water, sunglasses, a cap, and sunblock to avoid the heat and its consequences.
Another must-have item for a visit to the roof of Qeshm is hiking shoes. You will have to walk a lot, even a part of your path, to the top of Bam Qeshm, so be prepared for that.
Some facts you didn’t know about Qeshm roof
- If you have acrophobia, you probably shouldn’t go to Bam Qeshm. Qeshm roof is the highest place on this island.
- Visiting the roof of Qeshm on hot days may cause heatstroke, so come prepared to prevent that.
- Early morning and evening are the perfect time to visit Bam Qeshm.
- You can wear summer clothes when you visit Bam Qeshm in winter.
Final words about the roof of Qeshm
The roof of Qeshm is a picturesque landmark on the magical Qeshm island and one of Qeshm geopark’s natural sites. We highly recommend visiting this undiscovered landscape if you plan a trip to this magical island.
