One -day travel guide to Noshahr Strait

Noshahr’s gorge is a hidden jewel in the lush forests of Mazandaran and, with its unique beauties, challenges every nature. Crossing the river path between the forest and the long stone walls gives you a unique and exciting experience that is a combination of adveure and peace in the heart of nature.

If you are looking for a short but differe journey, the gorge with watercolor and pristine landscapes is an ideal option. Just bring the right riverbank shoes and comfortable clothing so you can safely enjoy the beauties of nature. Join us to find out more about one -day trip to the gorge.

Noshahr’s “Strait”, known as the Amazon Iran, is an ideal option for one -day trip because of its proper distance from cities like Tehran and Noshahr. The beautiful nature and fresh air of the gorge provides a unique opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and experience a differe day in the heart of the lush mouains of Mazandaran.

Photographer: Masoud Kiani Saba / wikiloc.com

The best time to visit the Noshahr Strait is the warm mohs of the year, from mid -June to early October. During this time, the air is usually sunny and stable with temperate temperatures, and the depth of water in the gorge is so easy to navigate the river route.

In the spring, the depth of the water may be high, and freque rainfall increases the risk of slippery and rising water, making it difficult and dangerous. Also, autumn and wier due to the cold weather and the possibility of heavy rain and snow, are not good options to visit the Strait. (Kajaro)

Early in the morning from Tehran to the village of Kashk Sara to have enough time to tour the gorge and the surrounding nature. After reaching the village parking lot, pay the erance and car park in the right place, wear the right shoes.

Photographer: Yashar Alizadeh Koli / Google Map

The gorge access route from the Kirkrod River is about 1.5 km; So on the round trip you should be prepared for three to four kilometers of water. The beginning of the river is almost shallow and the water eveually reaches the knee.

As the walls become narrower, the depth of the river will increase. To cross the deep parts, it is best to move with the group and use the rope in dangerous parts. Along the way, enjoy the natural landscapes of the Khanikan forest, vegetation of rocks such as moss and staff. In deeper sections, it provides you with the opportunity to swim in clear and cool water; But if you don’t know swimming, don’t get close to these parts.

Photographer: Afshin Lahouri / Google Map

Along the way, you can spend time resting, spending a snack or lunch and photography and enjoying the pleasa peace of nature. At the end of the gorge route is a very beautiful waterfall; Of course, shorter waterfalls are also seen along the way. After enjoying the pristine nature and breathing in the pleasa air, move to the parking lot from the gorge or forest route. The total navigation of this route takes about three to four hours; Of course, you can not go through all the way and enjoy nature.

• Address: Mazandaran Province, Noshahr City, Ceral District, near Kashk Sara Village (View on Map)

Tangar is one of the sights of Mazandaran, about seven kilometers from Noshahr and about 2 kilometers from the city of Chalus. If you are planning to go from Tehran to this well -known area, you should drive the 2 -kilometer route about three hours.

Photographer: Masoud Kiani Saba / wikiloc.com

Route access to the gorge from Tehran: To start moving from Tehran, you can go to Chalus Road on the Tehran-Karaj highway. About eight kilometers before Noshahr, eer the narrow road of Keshaxra. After crossing the village of Khalexra, you would reach a dirt road and coinue on the right side to reach the Kirko River Bridge. At this poi you have to park the car and the hiking route begins.

• Address: Mazandaran Province, Karaj-Chalus Road, opposite Chalus Tourism Complex
• Distance to the Strait: About 2 kilometers (1 minute driving)

Finn Forest Park is one of the most popular natural resorts in the province of Mazandaran, located on the edge of the Chalus River, and the flow of the river that passes through it has given the environme a special refreshme. Alachiq, prayer room, te settleme and toilets are among the services of this complex.

Photographer: Ellimo / Google Map

If you wish to stay in the Finn Forest Park, in addition to travel tes, accommodation in the park, are suitable and equipped for the night; Of course, for the use of accommodation in the park, you must pay a separate fee in addition to the erance fee. The park is active in 4 hours.

• Address: Mazandaran Province, Kalardasht city, near Marzan Abad
• Distance to the Strait: About 2 kilometers (one hour of driving)

Lake Welsht, one of the most beautiful freshwater lakes in Iran, is in the hearts of the Alborz Mouains, near Marzanabad and Kalardasht. The lake is supplied by underground springs and rainfall at a height of 2 meters above sea level, with an area of about 2 hectares.

Photographer: Mohamad Ramezani / Google Map

As one of the most spectacular places of Kalardasht, with significa animal and pla diversity, it is the habitat of birds such as duck, gypsy, frog and aquatic plas. There are also various recreational facilities such as boating, skiing and fishing in the lake.

• Address: Mazandaran Province, Noshahr City, Ceral District, Kashkar village
• Distance to the Strait: About two kilometers (2 minutes driving)
• Operation Hours: 1 to 2
• Coact number: 1
• Ticket fee in year 2: 1,5 USD

The Museum of Ahropology of Kate, also known as the Tabriz Museum, is one of Noshahr’s sights. The museum was founded in the ceral part of Noshahr in the year 9 with the participation of the private sector and in the village of Koushak Sara.

Photographer: Ali Paperik / Google Map

The founder of the museum, Ms. Tabrizi, an artist and erepreneur, developed the collection with her own budget to spend the income from studying the village studes. In this museum you can visit a valuable collection including local Iranian clothing, traditional Mazandarani tools, Qajar period historical stones and other ancie objects. Visitors can also wear local clothes and take a memorable photo in a traditional and autheic atmosphere.

You can eat lunch by the river on a trip to the gorge; Of course, you should have a lightweight packaging so that your food will not be damaged by the arrival of rivers.

Photographer: Mohadsese Cheshmi / Google Map

If you prefer to eat ready -made food, there are several active cafes and restauras in the Noshahr or Chalus road that serve Iranian cuisine with a traditional environme and natural landscape and are a good option for rest after nature.

• Go early in the morning to stay away from the hustle and have enough time to walk and rest. The best time to return before the dark is the air.
• To enjoy the pristine nature, it is better to move the middle of the week to the gorge; Because on the crowded weekend days, the river water is muddy.
• Wear waterproof shoes or nature shoes. Note that plastic slippers are not suitable for crossing the gorge.
• Come on light bags, extra clothes, small towels, garbage bags, water bottles, light meals and snacks. Extra and heavy items are not with you. If you do not have the right equipme such as food, waterproofing shoes and waterproof cover, there are several stores at the beginning of the gorge that you can get the supplies you need.
• To cross the gorge, it is better to travel a group and not get out of the main route. Take care of the rocks in the river.
• Do not leave the garbage on the way and do not harm nature. Avoid breaking the branches or damaging trees and plas.
• Use waterproof or waterproof bags or bags to protect the camera, mobile phone or other electronic equipme.
• The gorge is not suitable for children, the elderly, low -power people and people who do not know swimming, and requires medium fitness.
• The gorge lacks any amenities such as toilets, pavilions and more.

Photographer: Vahid Nouri / Google Map

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Cover Photo Source: Google Map; Photographer: AHMAD ZARANG