Sawadkoh sightseeing places; Attractions and places to see + photo and address

Swadkoh, a green gem in the heart of Mazandaran, with its pristine and mountainous nature, is a unique destination for lovers of nature tourism and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. This region is known not only for its dense forests and beautiful summer fields, but also for traditional villages with attractive architecture and historical monuments. Swadekoh offers a unique combination of natural, cultural and historical beauty that fascinates every tourist; From Gezo Waterfall and Versak Bridge to Zangian Cave and Lefur Dam, every corner of this land delights tourists. Join us to introduce some of the attractions of Sawadkoh.

Kanglu Castle, which is known as the Eagle of Mazandaran, is located on top of a huge rock and dates back to the Sassanid period. This castle, which has been registered in the list of national monuments of Iran, is one of the must-see places in Savad Kouh. Kanglu Castle, being in a natural camouflage and the location of Souq Al-Jishi, has survived the invasion, invasion, destruction of the Mongols and Arab attacks throughout history. Kangeli is called bee in Mazandarani language. Maybe because the beehive has always been a reminder and inspiration of the fort and the castle, and Konglo Castle has been compared to it.

Photographer: Sama / neshan.org

Olad Castle is one of the most valuable historical castles in this region, which is located in the middle of the forest cover. The use of this castle continued from the middle of the Sassanid period until the end of the Shah Abbas Safavid period, and it was known as the seat of the kings of the mountains of Tabaristan. Olad Castle or Baj Gardan is one of the most affluent and largest forts in Swadkoh due to the presence of water storage, bathhouse, watch tower and food store.

Lajim Mausoleum Tower is located in Swadkoh area of ​​Mazandaran in Lajim village. This tower, which has been registered in the list of national monuments of Iran, is considered one of the sights of Sawadkoh. The importance of this tower is mostly due to having a Pahlavi inscription next to the Kufi inscription. This shows that in the fifth century AH in this part of Iran, the rulers of that time, in addition to paying attention to the art of the Islamic era, also paid attention to the common script during the rule of the Sassanid kings.

Photographer: Mohsen Akbarpour / chtn.ir

Bavand Tower is a relic of the Al-Bavand era and dates back to the Sassanid era. This tower is designed like a chess piece and is also known as the dome tower. Bavand Tower is located at the beginning of the road leading to the village of Vesieh Sar and next to a small river. This observation tower, which was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran in 2003, was restored by Professor Shervin Bavand.

Photographer: unknown / aftab.club

Versak bridge, which is one of the tourist attractions of Swadkoh, is one of the largest railway bridges in Iran, which is located in the heights of Versak village. This bridge is one of the engineering masterpieces that was built at a height of 110 meters from the bottom of the valley with a span of 66 meters. Versk Bridge was put into operation in 1315 and passenger trains still pass through this bridge. This bridge, which was built by a Danish company during the reign of Reza Shah, has been registered in the list of national works of Iran.

Photographer: Ninara / Wikipedia

Shapur or Shahpur Bridge is located on the Otjun River in Chai Bagh, on the road from Shirgah to Qaimshahr. This bridge has a large central opening with a transept arch and a smaller side opening on the sides. The Shapur bridge dates back to the Safavid period. The atmosphere around this bridge is so beautiful that tourists often hang out next to it and enjoy a picnic by the river for an hour.

Photographer: Hawa Ahmadi / Khazarnama site

Sorkabad Church, which is said to be the smallest church in the world, belongs to the first Pahlavi period and is registered in the list of national monuments of Iran. The length and width of this church is three times three and it has an entrance door and two windows, one on the east side and the other on the north side. This church was built in the early Pahlavi period to perform the religious ceremonies of the railway workers by the Italian Christian engineers who came to Swadkoh to build the railway. Currently, it is not possible to visit inside.

Photographer: Unknown / ISNA

Shoremast lake is located in the southern region of Mazandaran province and in the southwest of Swadkoh city, at a short distance from Pol Sefid city, and is considered one of the sights of Swadkoh. You will be able to ride a boat in this lake, and if you wish, you can have a night out by the lake for a fee. There is also a restaurant near the lake, which can be a good option for dining.

Photographer: Tanish / balad.ir

Gezo waterfall is located in the lush and beautiful forests of Lafur and next to an imamzadeh known as “Three Nobles of Gezo” and is considered one of the sights of Sawadkoh. After parking the car near Imamzadeh, you have to walk to the waterfall. The route is completely downhill with a relatively steep slope and you will reach the waterfall in about half an hour. This place is considered a suitable place for tourists and mountaineers.

Photographer: Seyyed Wali Shujaei Langari / Sed and Sima news agency

The very beautiful and full of water Cheshme Ali waterfall, which is the seasonal waterfall of Versk, flows at a height of approximately 20 meters from the valley towards the village of Versk and is considered one of the sights of Swadkoh. The water of this waterfall originates from the heights of Gadhamgah. It is about 30 minutes from Versak village to the bottom of the waterfall, half of which passes by the river. Except for the beginning of the path, there is not much suitable place to rest. The climate of this region is mild, humid and mountainous. This river is seasonal and has different water volume in different seasons.

Photographer: unknown / neshan.org

Lefur Dam or Alborz Dam was built in Lefur village and its access route passes through forested and green roads, which is part of the pleasure of the trip. This dam is one of the attractions of Swadkoh, and the best time to travel to Lefour Dam can be considered spring and early autumn when the weather is pleasant and nature is at its peak. Enjoy the pleasant silence of the nature of the forest and clean air and photograph the exquisite views of this area.

Photographer: Hawa Ahmadi / Khazarnama

Zangian Cave is located in Swadkoh, Mazandaran province and downstream of Zangian village. After entering the cave, you will encounter two paths, the path on the left is a dead end, and you must choose the path on the right that goes to the end of the cave. Be sure to use the guide to navigate this cave; Because there is a possibility of getting lost in it. Along the way, you will see four large halls and you can enjoy watching very beautiful stalagmites and stalagmites.

Photographer: Unknown / irangardi.app

Kijakchal Cave or Sun Spahbad is located in the forest heights overlooking the village of Pitsera, in Swadkoh Doab. The main place of the cave is located in the body of a 60-meter wall made of limestone, and its height reaches about 23 meters from the ground. The dome roof of the cave is seven meters away from the cave floor. Access to this cave is possible only with full equipment and climbing equipment. The people of the villages around this cave know it as “Diokali” which means “demon’s nest”. As a natural fortress, this cave has always been used by the people of Tabaristan.

Photographer: Unknown / IRNA

Arfa Koh, which is also known as Arfa Koh and Arfaeh Koh, is one of the highest and most important peaks in the region and is located in Arfa Deh village, one of the provinces of Swadkoh city. Arfa Kouh is located in a region with a very pleasant climate. In the slopes of this mountain, agriculture and animal husbandry are important occupations. The way up to the peak is very beautiful and forested and you can have a chance to watch the ocean of clouds. Many climbers consider spring and autumn to be the best time to climb Mount Arfa.

Photographer: Pooria_T / Wiki Lock

Urim village is one of the functions of Swadkoh and one of the attractions of Swadkoh. While the cities around this village witness hot, scorching and hot summer weather, Orim’s mild and slightly cold weather is the best opportunity for summer vacation. This village, which is located in the forest and mountains of Swadkoh, has pleasant views for nature lovers. Also, Orim railway bridge, which belongs to the first Pahlavi period, is one of the attractions of Swadkoh city. This work was registered as one of Iran’s national works on August 22, 2004 with registration number 13090. Therefore, we suggest you to see this bridge.

Photographer: Hawa Ahmadi / Khazarnama

Hali Dar forest is one of the sights of Swadkoh, which is located in the heights of this region. In this forest, you can enjoy walking among all kinds of trees such as beech, maple, yew and mulle and shrubs such as barberry, holly, etc. Heli Dar forest has a foggy and very pristine atmosphere, and since few people know it, you will have the possibility of trekking in an environment free from crowds and crowds of tourists. The best time to travel to this area is May and autumn when you will witness the colorful nature.

Photographer: unknown / Instagram travel.iranland

Alasht is one of the green and scenic cities of Swadekoh, which is worth visiting once. Due to its relatively short distance from Tehran (about 250 km), this city is considered an excellent place for a one-day trip from the capital. Among the sights of this city, we can mention the Alasht Observatory, which is very attractive for tourists; Although it is said that it is only possible to visit it on weekends. In addition, you can also visit the Alasht Anthropology Museum.

Photographer: Ya Rab Maddi / neshan.org

Javaram Forest Park is one of the sights of Swadkoh in Mazandaran province, which surprises tourists with its special beauty in every season of the year. The amenities of this forest include wooden huts, playgrounds, and traditional restaurants. You can spread your picnic in the pavilions and enjoy being in this nature.

Photographer: unknown / neshan.org

Have you ever had the chance to travel to Swadekoh region? Which of Sawad Kouh’s sights is more attractive to you? Be sure to share your valuable opinion with Kajaro companions.