One -day travel guide to the valley of time

Imagine just a few hours away from Tehran and find yourself between a lush valley, with a cool river and high cliffs. In this beautiful place known as the Valley of Time, there is no smoke and traffic, and you have absolute peace. The Valley of Time is in the heart of the Pleur area and is a great option for one -day trip. To this end, in this guide we have brought the exact route of access, the best travel time, the necessary supplies, safety tips, and so on; So join us.

“Valley of Time” or the Strait of Time Due to its proximity to Tehran, comfortable access and natural conditions, one of the best options for one -day trips is one of the best. In fact, without spending a lot of time and cost, you can have a one -day trip to the valley of time and enjoy the enjoyable and differe momes of nature.

Photographer: Safa Daneshvar / Google Map

The best time to visit the valley of time is from spring to early fall. During this period, there is a very cool and pleasa climate in the region, and even at the height of the summer season, the activities of nature tourism and outdoor surfing become a pleasa and pleasa experience.

Photographer: Asal Karimi / Google Map

Early in the morning move from Tehran to the Valley of Pleur. After reaching the valley, park next to the stone bridge of Pleur (Rine Amol’s Rock Bridge) or the street. Since the valley is in the middle of the cliffs and a river passes through it, you have to prepare yourself; But before that you can spread breakfast under the bridge by the River Lar. This poi is one of the few places with enough space to sit and rest.

Photographer: Emran Meh / Google Map

Navigation of parts of the gorge of time do not require swimming skills; But most of the route lasts in the water, and in some parts, the water depth reaches about 1.5 meters. Along the path of the gorge, there are many small and large natural ponds that are very pleasa for swimming and water. Also, if you travel a group, you can use the rope to support and maiain balance in deeper or high -rise pois. Along the way you can rest on the rocks by the river.

Photographer: mojtaba mahdav / Google Map

At the end of the valley of time, there is a cascade that has been closed due to the fall of rocks; But there is a pond of turquoise water here that is a good option for swimming. Next to this section is a plain that you can use to relax and spend a light snack. Take the same route to reach the car park.

• Address: Mazandaran Province, Amol Couy, Larijan District, Larijan Balajan Village, Pleur Village, Pleur Stone Bridge (View on Map)

Time Valley is located in the village of Pleur and is one of the sights of Mazandaran province. This beautiful gorge, located in Amol, is about 2 kilometers from Damavand and about 2 kilometers from Amol.

Photographer: Morteza Mirian / Google Map

Time access route from Tehran: You must first eer the Shahid Zeinuddin Highway from east of Tehran and coinue the route uil the Tehran-Pardis road. After crossing Rouden, you eer the Haraz road and coinue the route to the village of Pleur by passing the Imamzadeh Hashem. Shortly after Pleur and at the beginning of the Lar Road, eer the first round and take the return to Tehran. A little further, you will see a circle on the right that will take your left path to the valley of time. Finally, it would reach the stone bridge of the Lar River. To access Tehran to the Valley of Time, you need to drive the route about 2 kilometers about 1 hour and 2 minutes.

• Address: Mazandaran Province, Amol city, Larijan district, near Shahandasht village
• Distance to Valley Time: About 2 kilometers (2 minutes driving)

Shahandasht Waterfall is known as the largest waterfall in northern Iran and has a spectacular view of dista. This waterfall is a collection of eight staircase waterfalls and you have to walk through Shahandasht village for about 5 minutes, passing through beautiful gardens and modern villas.

Photographer: Vahid 2125 / Google Map

The historical castle of Malek Bahman is also located by the waterfall, one of the Alborz mouain fortress dating back to Islam. In addition to the castle, other natural and historical attractions such as the Elias Cave of Gorge, the Guar Fouains and the old houses of the village also attract tourists. The best time to visit this area is between May and October. When the climate of the pleasa area and its nature is at the peak of greenery.

• Address: Mazandaran Province and Tehran Province
• Distance to Valley Time: About 1 km (one hour and 1 minute drive)

Lar Plain is located on the border of Tehran and Mazandaran provinces and on the slopes of Damavand Peak and with lush nature, red anemone flowers, Lar Dam and Damavand’s remarkable landscape, a great destination for naturalists, photographers and hiking ehusiasts. In the spring and early summer, the plain is covered with colorful flowers such as wild lily, yellow chicken and anemone.

Photographer: Jamal Mohammadi / Google Map

Lar plain is also known as one of the oldest couryside and protected areas. The protected area has a high biodiversity and has valuable medicinal and animal pla species such as leopard, brown bear, whole and goat, Damavandi, eagle and trout.

• Address: Mazandaran Province, Amol Couy, Larijan District, Larijan Village, Nova Village
• Distance to the valley of time: About 2 kilometers (2 minutes driving)

The Azo Plain, one of the high plains, is located in the heart of Alborz highlands at a height of about 2.5 meters above sea level and is possible to access it via Haraz Road and Nova village. From the village of Nova to the plain, about an hour walking on the Pakub and smooth route is required by the river. This hiking path can also be tracked by many people with moderate physical ability, the elderly and children.

Photographer: Bahador Sakettabar / Google Map

The Azo Plain in spring and summer is a good place for picnics, camp and even watching the night starry sky with a coating of colorful flowers, medicinal plas and tall grass, clean and heavenly air. Tourists can drink clear springs on the route and reap the river in the cool river. For a better experience of this trip, it is esseial to have the right shoes, warm clothing and camping equipme.

There are several traditional restauras and tablecloths on the Haraz Road, especially near the village of Pleur, which often offer Iranian cuisine, barbecue and stew in acceptable quality. There are no restauras or fixed amenities in the valley of time; So tourists can spread the picnic at the beginning of the river or have a light meal along the way for lunch.

Photographer: Massoud Soltanzadeh / Google Map

• To see the clear and turquoise water of the valley, be sure to walk early in the morning. As the number of visitors increases, the water becomes muddy.
• Be aware of the weather and rain before traveling.
• Due to the passage of water and stone paths, the valley of time is not suitable for children, the elderly and the motor disabilities.
• Equipme such as hiking shoes or mouaineering sandals, extras and towels, backpacks or lumbar bags (to free hands and balance), waterproofing bags for the phone, digital documes and hiking equipme (to balance the rocks).
• Some parts of the valley are deep and dangerous time; So it’s best to travel with a group or professional tours.
• Do not leave any garbage (plastic, bottom, bottles, etc.) in nature.
• Preferably choose the middle days of the week to visit the Valley of Time; Because this area is crowded on the weekends.

Photographer: Nesfi 20 / Google Map

If you have a one -day trip to the valley or have other information about this natural attraction, we will be happy to share your knowledge and experience with the audience.

Cover Photo Source: Google Map; Photographer: Atlas.cmps Shah Mohammadi