Two -day travel guide to Rasht

Two -day trip to Rasht is a good opportunity to experience parts of the culture and nature of Guilan province. During this limited time, a combination of urban attractions and surrounding sights can be included in the program. Downtown Rasht, with its traditional market and pavement, enables the daily life and food culture of the region, while accessing places such as the Gilan Rural Heritage Museum offers an experience of traditional Gilaki architecture and life.

In a two -day travel guide to Rasht, you can get acquainted with different sights in the city and plan better for your travel.

Rasht is located near cities such as Tehran, Fouman, Lahijan, Karaj and Anzali Bandar and can travel to Rasht in a short period of time. Also, Rasht, with a unique combination of urban nature, live culture, historical architecture and authentic Gilani food, is a good option for a two -day trip.

Photographer: Farzad Feiz / Google Map

The city of Rasht is designed in a way that most of its spectacular attractions are close to each other; So most of them can be visited without the need for long routes.

The best time to travel to Rasht is the spring and early autumn; When there is cool and cool air in the city; But heavy moisture and heavy rains have not yet reached the peak. If you love rain and poetic atmosphere, the rainy autumn of Rasht can also be attractive.

Photographer: Alireza khoshakhlagh / Google Map

Rasht summers may be annoying to some travelers due to high humidity, and winter, despite being solitary; But the cold weather may reduce the pleasure of surfing.

After arriving in Rasht, start your day by visiting the “Garden of Mohtasham” or Rasht City Park, the oldest and most famous garden in the city. This beautiful garden provides you with a pleasant environment for the morning and eating a pleasant breakfast in the clean air. In this beautiful garden, the “Historical Historic Mansion” is one of the sights of Gilan, which belongs to the Qajar period and is very spectacular in architecture and style.

Photographer: Mohammed Hossein / Google Map

In a 5 -minute distance from the Mohtasham Garden, the Saghir Sazan neighborhood is located. This neighborhood with old textures and monuments is a good option for photography and familiarity with the original Rasht culture. In the Saghizazan neighborhood, cross historical passages such as “Daneshra” and “Paul Stone” and have surfing the traditional Saghrizan market for souvenirs, handicrafts and local foods. After eating lunch, you can go to Motahari Boulevard shortly after the Saghrizazan neighborhood and visit other monuments such as “Haji Bath” with a beautiful tiled porch and end your day by going to Imam Reza’s sister shrine.

On the second day after eating breakfast, go to the “Great Market of Rasht”. The market is open -air and includes numerous orders. Touring in this market is a good opportunity to get acquainted with Rasht culture and souvenirs. After surfing the big market, you can go to Mirza Koch Khan Jungle for about 5 minutes; Of course, this attraction is closed around 4-5 pm and preferably visit it before lunch.

Photographer: Alireza Hosseini / Google Map

After lunch, go to “Branch Square”, see a lot of pigeons and people who are feeding them and move to the “Cultural Hike” to the Municipal Square. This paved route with local shops, bookstores, cafes and special Pahlavi architecture has created a suitable space for stepping, shopping and photography. The municipal square is one of the most spectacular places in Rasht. You can finish your trip by watching the beautiful lighting of the municipal building at sunset and taking a memorial photo next to the watch tower.

Rasht is one of the cities of Gilan province located in the north of the country and is about 2 kilometers from cities such as Lahijan and about 2 kilometers. To access Rasht from Tehran, you need to drive about 2 kilometers in approximately four hours.

Photographer: Jafar Sheykh / Google Map

Access route: There are two different routes through Qazvin Rasht and Chalus Road for access from Tehran to Rasht.

To travel to Rasht by a personal car from Tehran, the Qazvin-Rasht freeway is a better option. Along the way you must first enter the Tehran-Karaj highway to reach Qazvin-Rasht freeway. In the following route, you will cross cities such as Karaj, Qazvin, Manjil, Rudbar and Rostamabad.

Another route is the Chalus Road, which, despite being longer, has a spectacular beauty; But it may not be suitable for a two -day trip. This route is about 2 kilometers and takes at least 1 hour and 2 minutes in normal non -stop conditions. You must first enter the Tehran-North Freeway from Azadegan Highway and then cross the Chalus Road. On this route you will pass through the spectacular cities such as Chalus, Salman Shahr, Tonekabon, Ramsar, Rudsar, Langrood and Lahijan.

• Address: Guilan Province, Rasht city, Lacan village, near the village of Saqalksar
• Distance to Rasht: About 2 kilometers (1 minute driving)

Lake Sagalaksar, south of Rasht, is built on the earth dam and is located between a bunch of oak trees and springs, and has facilities such as toilets and cafes. The road is asphalt and you can enter the area by car. One of the special features of Sagalaxar is to pay attention to the cleanliness of the environment. You must pay a small amount as an entry when logging.

Photographer: Saeed Hediyeh / Google Map

• Address: Guilan Province, Rasht, Km 2 of Rasht Qazvin Highway, West Side of Highway, Phase II of Saravan Forest Park
• Distance to Rasht: About 2 kilometers (1 minute driving)

Saravan Forest Park is located in Rasht to Tehran and in the heart of one of the oldest forests of Gilan. The two -phase forest park has a variety of vegetation alongside animal species, the possibility of boating in Lake Saravan, Alachiq, Paintball Land, four -wheel drive motors and suitable camping space, making the park an attractive place. It also shows the importance of protecting nature in the park upon arrival. You have to pay the amount to enter the park.

Photographer: Shayan RJB / Google Map

• Address: Guilan Province, 2 km from Rasht-Qazvin Highway, Saravan-Shaft Road
• Distance to Rasht: 1 km (1 minute driving)
• Instagram: @ gilaan_rural_heritage_museum
• Working hours: 1 to 2
• Contact number: 1
• Ticket price in year 2: 1,5 Toman

The Gilan Rural Heritage Museum, known as the first Iranian outdoor museum, was built with the accurate transfer of authentic rural houses from various regions of Gilan and exhibits the dramatic diversity of indigenous architecture and rural life of this area of Iran in a lively and tangible way. The lack of a tourist guide is one of the disadvantages of this collection, but visiting it will definitely be valuable; Especially in the heart of the lush nature.

Photographer: Mehran Shesh Baradaran / Google Map

For food in Rasht, you can visit the city’s various restaurants and cafes, which are welcomed by a variety of local Gilani local dishes such as Bean Khatak, Mirza Qasemi and Sour Kebab. Also, if the weather is sunny and pleasant, you can spread the picnic in parks like Mellat Park and the Garden.

There are a variety of options to stay in Rasht; From Rasht hotels to eco -tourism resorts and traditional rented houses that give tourists the experience of local life. In some Rasht parks, passengers have also allowed passengers to set up tents and camping.

Photographer: Mahshid Gol / Google Map

For a two -day trip to Rasht, preparation for wet and rainy weather is very important; Make sure you have umbrellas, poncho or waterproof clothing and comfortable shoes. If you are planning to visit the traditional Rasht market, go early in the morning to stay away from the bustle and long queues and make newer goods. If you are planning to tent, do so in authorized parks and be sure to collect garbage; Avoid setting up tents in the location of native people. Cash is also essential because some stores and local markets do not have a card reader.

Photographer: Maryam Salimian / Google Map

If you have a two -day tour of Rasht and have some attractive information about its sights, we will be happy to share your experiences, experiences and memories with the audience.

Cover Photo Source: Google Map; Photographer: Arian Mohabat (Rasht Municipality Building)