North of the Iran or as people say like any other parts of the Iran, the north of Iran is imputed to three provinces of the northern areas in Caspian Sea border. This region has variety of the natures like sea coast, plain, jungle, foothills, cold mountains areas and semi-arid climates.  Mazandaran is one of the most beautiful provinces of the Iran which is located in the north of the Iran. The هئحقثrovince’s immea the most beautiful provinces of the Iran which is located in the north of the Iran. impressive beauty of the province’s nature has made it to attract many people each year.

Mazandaran, has many cities that the most densely populated of them is Sari. Golestan, Semnan,Tehran, Gazvin and Gilan are located in proximity of Mazandaran. The nature of Mazandaran is so immeasurable that most of the people perplex in finding their destinations. The best tourism areas that are favorable for most of the Iranian in whole of the country are Gilan and Mazandaran provinces.

Local foods: Northern cities due to weather and climates they have and also because of proximity to sea have delicious and different local foods. The lists of foods that are favorable for most of the people and they love them are Scrambled bean (Baghla Ghatogh). The other popular foods are Torshi Tareh (Vegetable Stew), Mirza Ghasemi (combination of egg and eggplant), Mosama Plums Stew, Vavishka, Kaleh Kebab (Eggplant Kebab), Sour Kebab and Sour Ash.

Handicrafts: Carpet weaving and Kilim weaving are considered as a handicrafts in the northern provinces of the Iran, furthermore, we can refer to other handicrafts like Jajim weaving and Needlecrafts that are done in these regions.

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Exciting tourist attractions of the north of Iran

Philband village

Philband village located in the highest point in Mazandaran is one of the most beautiful villages in south areas of the Babol and Amol and also this village is floated in sea of the clouds. Philband is located in the highest point in countryside of Mazandaran that welcomes to tourist and nature lovers in south areas of the Babol. This stunning village is placed to a height of 2700 meters from sea level and it is obvious in above the clouds and like the most of days that clouds are imagined as a calm and blue sea and are seen from a long way away besides it creates a an attractive landscape.

The weather in this region is unpredictable but when the sun shines on this beautiful village, the nature and landscape is seen transparently and you would be excited when you face with this wonderful nature. This village is located near the mountain peak which is to a height of 3392 near Andavar and Hasinban. The height position in this village is very different compared with neighboring areas. This village is snow-covered for most of the months in a year but when spring season approaches the beauty of this village is indescribable.

Hirkani jungles

Hirkani jungles or as we say, the jungles of the north, is one of the most valuable jungles in the world. It is one of the most closed and beautiful forests in the universe. Moreover it is called living fossil and natural museum because of its archaism.

At the forty-third meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Hirkani jungles, which continue from Astara in the north of Gilan province to Glidagh in the east of the Golestan province, were inscribed on world heritage list in 2019 July 5 (1398, Tir 14) by committee member agreement.

The archaism of these unique jungles in north of the Iran were estimated about 40 million years by some experts’ anticipation and the life of these jungles are equal to dinosaurs. These forests have lasted for years in the temperate south areas of the Caspian climate and have considered as a shelter for many animals. There are 296 species of the birds in the corner branches of the trees; like eagle, owl, gray duck, hawk, vulture, sparrow-hawk, woodpecker, starling and shoveler duck that come during autumn. Caspian pheasant is the other species of the birds that is verged on the extinction.

Rudkhan castle

Rudkhan castle is one of the most stunning and historical places of the Gilan province for tourists which is located at the distance of 20km from southwest of Fooman. For reaching to this castle, you should hike about 5 km and pass along some beautiful villages that is pleasant ecotourism per se. one of these villages derives its name from the castle and this village is known as Rudkhan castle.

The distance of this village is not far from the castle and also the existence of old trees in the route which made the way so fabulous that attract tourists’ eyes to these regions and applaud the viewer for this beautiful nature but the most important thing that should be done in visiting the castle is crossing and passing through the way of approximately 1000 stairs in the green and impressive route. Rudkhan castle as its name implies, it is historical fort that is built beside one of large volume of Gilan’s rivers. Although it was founded in Sasanian era, it is belonged to Seljukian era because it was rebuilt in Seljukian era fundamentally.

The region of Masal

Masal is one of the most popular and Gilan with Its stunning nature has always been the most tourism destinations in Iran and with its pristine nature and favorable climate in the best way possible hosts many its travelers. Masal is a city in Gilan province that its countryside is one of the most known and beautiful countryside regions in Gilan province.

This region with its beautiful natural attractions and unique climate attracts many travelers in spring and summer seasons. One of the most popular countryside regions in Gilan is” Olasbelanga ” or “Olasbelangah” countryside village which is located at the distance of 25 km from south of Masal and to a height of 1800 meters from sea level. In this countryside region you can experience walking on the clouds, a dream we all have in mind and also spending the night in the wooden houses in this countryside region is a memorable experience that even refreshes the view and thought of being in this area makes the soul to be invigorated.

The town of Talesh

Talesh is the region bounded in the west by Ardebil province and in the north by Astara, in the south by Rudsar and in the east by the Caspian Sea and Anzali. There are endless beautiful and wonderful places in Ardebil and the touristy and natural attraction diversities in it made this city converted to extraordinary destinations for summer tourism.

One of the most attractive places in Gilan province and Talesh town is Gisum forest park which the beautiful and spectacular tall trees-lined path has created forest tunnel that will make any viewer to be attracted. Crossing and passing through this tunnel along with the feeling of cool breeze of the summer is so phenomenal and soul-pleasing. Furthermore the countryside region of Subatan and Varzan waterfall in Talesh along with beautiful nature, stunning environment and cool weather is the other attraction of Talesh especially many nature lovers and mountain climber go to this region in the summer and also hosts many nature lovers openly.

Veresk Bridge

Savadkuh town is one of the most beautiful and the most attractive towns of the north of Iran which is located in Mazandaran province and because of high potential and capacity is one of the wonderful tourism destinations in the summer. The village and Shurmast’s lake is one of the beauties of this region that has recreational facilities such as boat and water ski and it provides simple accommodations for travelers.

Waterfall and Veresk Bridge are other exciting attractions of this region which the source of this waterfall is highland areas of Qadamgah. Savadkuh has many jungle parts that among these jungles are seen beautiful valleys along with springs, waterfalls and many springheads.

 The existence of trees and unique shrubs like Saf, Tal, Telka, Barberry, Alash, and Lazeh along with wild fruit plants auch as Azgil, Valik, Hawthorn, Grapevine, Salsa and Teapot have added to the forests attractiveness of Savadkuh.

The City of Masuleh

The City of Masuleh is located at the distance of 55 km from Rasht in Gilan province and at the distance of 32 km from southwest of Fooman town and it is bounded in the west by Khalkhal and in the north by Masal and in the south by Tarem. The temperature of the city is 27 degree and its longitude is 8 minute and by temperature of 29 degree it has longitude of 1 minute.

Nowadays that the old Masuleh is known as ancient Masuleh is located at the distance of 5 km from south road of the Masuleh to Khalkhal which is considered as primary and old settlement of the residents. Most of the materials for construction of these buildings are stone and attracts many travelers. The first archaeological excavation in this area of Fooman town by the board of archeology of cultural heritage organization of Gilan province in 1374 sharivar (1995) indicated that ancient Masuleh was one of the most important centers of metalworking from the fifth to eighth centuries.

Javaherdeh village

Mazandaran is one of the most green and spectacular provinces in north of our country which many its towns are famous for tourism. Javaherdeh is one of the villages in Ramsar town and it is considered as a masterpiece of creation in nature era because of its indescribable beauties.

This village with its beautiful jungles and favorable climate and weather is one of the extraordinary tourism destinations in summer. Upstream rivulet of this village along with beautiful waterfalls, popular and delicious foods in this village like sour kebab, Mirza ghasemi, Bademjan ghelyeh, Shirin tareh and great hospitality of these residents made this village convert to the best destination for visiting and creating the best memories for its guests.