Northern Iran is a lush and rainy area bounded by the Caspian Sea and the
Alborz Mountain range. Considering its great temperate climate, stunning
natural wonders and landscapes, north of Iran is a popular destination for
travelers and nature lovers especially during spring and summer. In the following you will get acquainted with 3 of
outstanding ecotourism destinations in northern Iran:
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Veresk Bridge in the north of Iran. |
1 Masal Forest
Masal Forest located on the heights of Masal Town in Gilan Province of
northern Iran is so madly beautiful that is known as "Iran’s Lost
Paradise". Trekking in this mountain forest, camping on the green
pastures or staying at the rural cottages is one of the most amazing natural
adventures that you can experience in the north of Iran. Mountain climbers and
adventures believe that the best time for trekking in Masal Forest is from
spring to summer.
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Masal Forest in Gilan province. |
2 Badab e Surt
This miraculous natural wonder is located 95 kilometers from Sari town of
Mazandaran Province. Badab e Surt (also called Badab e Soort) is a range of travertine terraces created
in thousands of years in different colors like red and orange. These
natural terraces are filled with carbonated mineral water. Aside its amazing geology
characteristics, Badab e Surt is known for its mysterious beauty.
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Badab e Surt in Mazandaran Province. |
3 Golestan National Park
With a rich flora and fauna, Golestan National Park located in the east of
Alborz Mountain Range in Golestan province is one of the most valuable
ecotourism destinations in the north of Iran. With numerous mammal and bird
species like martens, red deer, wild boar, very high waterfalls and
long-standing trees, trekking and camping in Golestan National Park is an
unforgettable natural adventure in the north of Iran.
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