Things to do & places to visit in Mazandaran Province, Iran

Mazandaran Province #13 destination in Iran 2023. The average rating score is 4.65 based on 450 traveler reviews, of 35 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Tehran, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 14:19.

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General weather summary in May

75°F - 61°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Mildly cool, comfortable

Feels like

15%

Chance of rain

48.0 millimeters

Amount

8.5 mph

Wind speed

60%

Humidity

14.1

Daylight length

5:55 AM

Sunrise

8:00 PM

Sunset

68%

Cloud cover

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5.0 Damavand Mountain (97 reviews)
- One of the great natural attraction in Iran
Mountains

One of the great natural attraction in Iran. The normal time to summit is almost mid July to late August. My suggestion is to just find a good weather opening of 3 days in this period and you will enjoy it. You may thinking about other times also but it needs suitable equipment and more perpetrations. There is several rout to summit but the normal one is the south rout which we took. We spend the first night in base camp( at 4200 meters of altitude). We start to summit at 8 A.M and we did it at 2 P.M. We get back to base came and spend another night there which was very lovely. I love the idea of giving it enough time because it is a unique experience and the everyday activity. I have to say that it is better to not go there on weekends because of the crowds( remember that weekends in Iran is at Thursday and Friday). At the end I should say that in order to enjoy it make sure you are prepared both mentally and physically. Have Fun See more..
5.0 Badab-e Surt (51 reviews)
- A stunning place to visit
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Geologic Formations

I heard about this place whilst surfing the internet and was determined to visit it when we travelled to Iran May this year (2015). It is easy to get to from Sari and there is a car park on a grass field next to the usual outdoor Iranian loo! You have to get the local transport of a pick-up truck up to the site, unless you are ultra-fit and determined to walk up the steep, uneven track to the top of the mountain. Amazing views all around and worth the effort of getting there. One bit of advice - take your own drinks and food, as very limited on what you can buy. And good walking boots! no cost to visit, but you will need to pay the driver if you use the truck service. See more..
5.0 CaspianTrek (22 reviews)
- How to experience a totally different side of Iran
Multi-day Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours

We usually do multi-day hikes on our own and weren't sure if it was worth paying for a guided tour. In Iran, however, there are very few hiking trails and a pretty big language barrier in rural areas. So we gave Farzin a chance and have to say it was the best decision we could have made! Together with Farzin and Ali, we spent four days hiking through pristine mountains and green valleys. We had excellent food, lots of tea, and slept either in our tents or in private accommodations. Farzin has an extensive knowledge of the region and Iran in general and has shown us a beautiful side of Iran that probably only very few tourists experience. Thank you so much! We’ve already recommended you to our friends and families :-) See more..
5.0 Veresk Bridge (8 reviews)
- the ancient Bridge
Spent 1-2 hours Bridges

about 100 years ago this bridge made by a german engineer in the north of Iran , mazandaran province in savadkouh city that use for train railway See more..
5.0 Alam-Kuh (8 reviews)
- Amazing mountain
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mountains

Alam Kuh is 4848 meters high above sea level. The best time to climb and hiking there is from mid July to mid August. It has to face the south face and the north face. The south face is for hiking and the north face is for the technical ascending and rock climbers. there is a 650 meters wall to climb there. You can sea a lot of Glacier with a lot of mountain lakes up there. Remember to bring a suitable equipment depending on what you are going to do because it is a serious climb. In order to get there you have to go to Sari province, Marzan Abad city, Kelardasht city, Roodbarak village and then Vandarbon village. There is a nice facility to rest and prepare for ascending in Vandarbon village that belongs to the Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation in Iran and every one can use there. we did have a night camp in the mountains but you can also do it for in one day. What I loved about this place was the beauty of the nature and I believe that you should give it enough time. See more..
5.0 Sangeno Waterfall (3 reviews)
- the Waterfall for all season
Waterfalls

very extraordinary place after 2 hours adventure in valley great place to be alone the nature itself talking to you See more..
5.0 Mersisi Forest (sangdeh forest) (2 reviews)
- great forest
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails • Forests

in the middle of firuzkuh road at zirab you can go to one the old hyrcanian jungles with good outlook. this is more suitable for hiking or biking but you can go by your car and enjoy it See more..
5.0 Huto and Kamarband Caves (2 reviews)
- Hotu Cave
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM - 7:45 AM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Caverns & Caves

Hotu Cave is located in Toroujen near Behshahr, Mazandaran Province. It is a historic cave, in which some important ancient antiquities were found. This cave is known worldwide for discovering of human skeletons dating back about ten thousand years ago. They are so expensive and rich that the cave is mentioned as the gold mine of anthropologists. See more..
5.0 Zare Jungle Park (1 review)
- Beautiful jungle
Parks

A very pleasant and beautiful jungle near sari,you can go there very fast from the city ever you decide and can walk and enjoy yourself with the nature. See more..
5.0 Churat Lake (1 review)
- Beautiful lake
Bodies of Water

It is a very beautiful lake about 80kms far from sari,Mazandaran.very beautiful place for camping but you must care of the insects. See more..
5.0 Gat Gharzem (1 review)
- paradise
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Canyons • Forests

this place is my favorite if you want to see this place your have to hike for 4 hours or you should bring car and walk about 1 our its place behind the village and its very unique place See more..
5.0 Oben Waterfalls (1 review)
- Oben water fall
Waterfalls

Its located at the very heart of north wild jungles and to access the falls you need to go deep in the mountains. See more..
5.0 Azad kuh (1 review)
- Azad Kuh (4350 m)
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mountains

Azad Kuh is one of the highest peaks in the central Alburz Range in Mazandaran province north of Iran. In Persian Kuh means mountain and Azad means free, so Azad Kuh can be translated to The Free Mountain. This name is probably chosen by local people because of Azad Kuh's cone like shape and the fact that it is not connected to its surrounding peaks. Azad kuh is not a technical climb and you won't need any rock climbing gear (Carabiner, Rope ...) in summer. There are several routes for climbing this peak, the easier and shorter one is from Kalaak-e-Baalaa village and the longer one is from Vaarange Rud village. The former takes 1–2 days and the latter 2–3 days. There is no shelter in neither route and you need to carry your own tent if you are planning to camp. Azad Kuh is not such an easy climb in the winter as there is the potential danger of avalanche in either route. See more..
5.0 Damavand Mountain (97 reviews)
- One of the great natural attraction in Iran
Mountains

One of the great natural attraction in Iran. The normal time to summit is almost mid July to late August. My suggestion is to just find a good weather opening of 3 days in this period and you will enjoy it. You may thinking about other times also but it needs suitable equipment and more perpetrations. There is several rout to summit but the normal one is the south rout which we took. We spend the first night in base camp( at 4200 meters of altitude). We start to summit at 8 A.M and we did it at 2 P.M. We get back to base came and spend another night there which was very lovely. I love the idea of giving it enough time because it is a unique experience and the everyday activity. I have to say that it is better to not go there on weekends because of the crowds( remember that weekends in Iran is at Thursday and Friday). At the end I should say that in order to enjoy it make sure you are prepared both mentally and physically. Have Fun See more..
5.0 Azad kuh (1 review)
- Azad Kuh (4350 m)
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mountains

Azad Kuh is one of the highest peaks in the central Alburz Range in Mazandaran province north of Iran. In Persian Kuh means mountain and Azad means free, so Azad Kuh can be translated to The Free Mountain. This name is probably chosen by local people because of Azad Kuh's cone like shape and the fact that it is not connected to its surrounding peaks. Azad kuh is not a technical climb and you won't need any rock climbing gear (Carabiner, Rope ...) in summer. There are several routes for climbing this peak, the easier and shorter one is from Kalaak-e-Baalaa village and the longer one is from Vaarange Rud village. The former takes 1–2 days and the latter 2–3 days. There is no shelter in neither route and you need to carry your own tent if you are planning to camp. Azad Kuh is not such an easy climb in the winter as there is the potential danger of avalanche in either route. See more..
4.5 Ramsar Cable Car (98 reviews)
- A most do thing in Ramsar
Trams

It is almost 6 km away from Ramsar, to Chaboksar road. I highly recommend this activity to do if you are visiting Ramsar. What I like about it is that you have the view of the Caspian sea while your are going up in the Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests, it is just mesmerizing. You can also spend some time up there in the Forest. There are also coffee shops and restaurants up there if you want something to eat. And do not forget your cameras See more..
4.5 Ramsar's palace (51 reviews)
- eye catching perspective
Speciality Museums

in RAMSAR city in the west of Mazandaran province you can walking between Ramsar Palace and Caspian sea on RAMSAR boulevard in forth seasons See more..
4.5 Abbas Abad Jungle (16 reviews)
- Nice place
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Hi , i was traveled to Abbas abad jungle a few week ago , this place is so beautiful for camping or ... See more..
4.5 DD Center (12 reviews)
- Excellent Job! Must visit
Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums

An example of a great Art Gallery. I would highly recommend this place to everyone. even if you are not interested in art, it's a nice place to dine in or walk around for spending good time with friends or family. There are paintings, pictures, statues and many more artistic stuff at this place. to visit the museum gallery you need to pay 100,000 rials (2.5$) but it totally worth it. Try to eat something at the restaurant on the top floor, it has an amazing view. prices are acceptable and staffs are very friendly. I love this place. keep up the good job! See more..
4.5 Markooh Castle (7 reviews)
- The view from the top is spectacular
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

Castle Markooh or Ghaleh Markooh in Persian is just out side Ramsar. From ramsar you can get to it through Katalum road. it is sign posted. as you get near, you can see a telecomunication arial on the top. the road to it is up hill and at parts dirt road which has been washed away so you need to drive carefully. from the car park it is about couple hundred steps and you reach the top. in a good day the view is great and good photo shoot place. when you get there there is a local guy who is always there and will offer you lovely warm tea. he is very knowledgeable on the local area and very helpful. if you like the nature, historic sites and beautiful scenery then visit this place. See more..
4.5 Miankaleh Lagoon (7 reviews)
- unspoiled nature
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Bodies of Water

If you travel to the northeast of Tehran and go to Bandar Gaz or Bandar Torkaman you can take a speedboat trip to Miankaleh lake and Ashuradeh Island, the only island (or rather peninsula tip land) still belonging to Iran in the Caspian sea. The area is a paradise for millions of birds during their migrating season and is best if visited in October and November. The peninsula and island are 15 minutes away and across from the harbor and you can disembark there and walk around. Many raspberry bushes and shrubs along with wildlife are on the island and there are almost no permanent residents there, only a shoreside restaurant open until 6pm. The area is beautiful and definitely worth visiting. A boat trip there with a guide costs around 30 dollars. See more..
4.5 Ab Pari Waterfall (5 reviews)
- Unique
Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls

In an overall look the nature of Ab Pari area and jungle is unique; however the waterfall is not so much full of water like before. You can enjoy the nature more by moving toward upper parts like Kodir or Do Ab. The only thing that really is painful is the dust and trash left by people in nature. See more..
4.5 Miankaleh Lagoon (7 reviews)
- unspoiled nature
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Bodies of Water

If you travel to the northeast of Tehran and go to Bandar Gaz or Bandar Torkaman you can take a speedboat trip to Miankaleh lake and Ashuradeh Island, the only island (or rather peninsula tip land) still belonging to Iran in the Caspian sea. The area is a paradise for millions of birds during their migrating season and is best if visited in October and November. The peninsula and island are 15 minutes away and across from the harbor and you can disembark there and walk around. Many raspberry bushes and shrubs along with wildlife are on the island and there are almost no permanent residents there, only a shoreside restaurant open until 6pm. The area is beautiful and definitely worth visiting. A boat trip there with a guide costs around 30 dollars. See more..
4.0 Abbas Abad Complex (19 reviews)
- Dream land!
Historic Sites

As you can see i chose dream land as subject...you can't imagine how it is beautiful...i can say it look like heaven...there you can ride horse and you can use boat in its lake... the road to abbas abad is really beautiful...i go there in summer and the weather was wonderful too See more..
4.0 Valasht Lake (19 reviews)
- fantastic place for resting and enjoy nature
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water

Valasht is a sweetwater lake and ofcourse a fantastic place for resting and enjoy nature, . the water is clear and you can see fish and frog babies obviously. in some months of year you can go boat driving. there are 2 way to this lake; one from Chaloos road( Marzan abad) and one from Kelardasht. try not to go from second one, because the road is full of stone and soil, and this way may make you uncomfortable. See more..
4.0 Ramsar Museum of Anthropology (8 reviews)
- wonderful
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums

o it was brilliant the art and history and all things around and the area full of unique trees and plants it was good See more..
4.0 Elimalat Lake (4 reviews)
- Attractive scenery
Bodies of Water

I was here with my family and friends.the route to this lake is quite suitable especially if you are in mahmoudabad . See more..
4.0 Tonekabon Bridge (2 reviews)
- Sea and mountain in a line.
Bridges

Tonekabon is a beautiful city. You can go for swimm in Caspian sea and climbing in Alborz mountains. This bridge is beautiful with lights in night also. See more..
4.0 Rama Spa (1 review)
- Rama Spa
Spent 1-2 hours Spas
sports equipment facilities are available for people interested in sport. it is very good facilitated and decorated See more..
4.0 Elimalat Lake (4 reviews)
- Attractive scenery
Bodies of Water

I was here with my family and friends.the route to this lake is quite suitable especially if you are in mahmoudabad . See more..