'ROUTES IN PERSIA, Section 1.' [‎101r] (206/416)

No. 30.
Dizful to Isfahan, via Kola Bizuft .
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Rbmabkb.
on the left bank of small stream running south-west. The spot is ealled i)eh Babadi.
A('tu>il time taken, after deducting halts, from Isalwatl to Babndi 5 hours and o minutes.
The remains of numerous ‘‘ilyat” encampments were passed during the day’s march,
which showed the neighbourhood was a favorite oua for “ilyat ” winter quarters. There is
no village here.
Supplies.—None Water.—In a' other month will probably become very scarce up to
September. Fuel.—Scarce, onty from kanar trees
time of year (24th .May).
'’orage.—The grazing is poor at this
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Chulbab
12
Bearing of general direction of route, south
east.
The track is good over undulating ground and
across numerous streams. Cultivation on all sides.
Cross roads from Dizful and Shustar here join our track which now becomes broad and
plainly defined. Here and there stony, but no obstacles for mules. About half a mile from
the cross roads can he seen the Ziarat and village of Sar-i-Shah, situated at the foot of
some low hills to the westward. An extensive cemetery is then passed on the right of the
road. The ruins of the town of Baba Ahmad are now passed. The place bears signs of
having at one time been of considerable importance, as there are remains of two-storied
houses, lar>;e reservoirs, and a fort of some size. The Tungi or Pa-.s through which the
Chulbar river flows is now entered. There are some remains of fortification on the right
bank at the first bend of the river after entering the “ Pass ” of B iba Ahmad. Breadth of
river 40 yards, stream very rapid High hanks thickly covered with rushes. Two fords
at this time of year (May) just inside bend of river, about half mil - apart. Depth of water
up to horse’s girths, but hanks show siijns of water r.sing considerably higher. Track then
passes along the right bank of river.
Ground opens out a good deal on either side of river, and slopes of hill sides not so pre
cipitous. But If- hours further on, the hills close in arrain and track passes along ledge
of rock overhanging stream. Path for last hour is very stony, but could soon be made a
good one. After entering the “Tungi ” of Baba Ahmed, the bearing of general direction of
route changes to north-east. At the easterly end of the Tungi the track ascends
a hill by a stony zigzag path for about 400’ and then descends the other side into the
picturesque valley of Ohulbar by a path with a gradient of t'°. Camp on the right bank of
the river about half of a mile from the “Pass” or “Tungi.” At, the end of the
“ Tungi ” there are the remains of an old bridge. A few huts to be seen here and there on the
hillsides, but no village. There is a water-mill at the mouth of the pass from which a
certain amount of Hour can he obtained. A Her deducting halts, actual time taken from
Eabadi to Chulbar=7 hours, 35 minutes. Sunplies. — None. Water.—Plentiful and good.
Fuel.—Oak and other trees and hushes. Forage.— Excellent grazing.
Along the left bank of the Chulbar river in the “ Tungi ” of Baba Ahmad, there is
a water conduit in fairly good repair. The narrowest portion of the “ Tungi ” is about
20 yards across.
Cross the Chulbar valley along a well-defined
track, which soon turns more easterly up a ravine,
and a little further on ascends hills ; de ; very stony
in parts, but not difficult. Now descend to and
cross bed of a stream and ascend the opposite bank on to a broad water-shed, after which
track is very good unto the “ilyat” encampment of Haod-i-Nau at the f,>ot of Kuh-i-
Monar range. After deducting halts, actual time taken from Chulbar to Haod-i-Nau = 4
hours 5 minutes.
Supplies—None. Water.—At this time of year (May) only obtainable from a few
springs. Fuel.— Considerable. Forage.—The grazing is good.
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Haod-i-Nau
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camp.