Mahdirajeh Village

Mahdirajeh is a village in Galugah County, Mazandaran Province. Thanks to its distinctive natural setting, mild climate, proximity to both forest and sea, and a living local culture, it is an appealing destination for lovers of nature tourism and the native culture of northern Iran. The village has a population of about 2008. The people of Mahdirajeh are Tabari, whose roots go back to the ancient Amard and Tapuri peoples. Their spoken language is Tabari, also called Mazandarani. The natives of this region call themselves Tat and regard their language as Tati. In the local dialect of Mazandaran, the word Tat means native, villager and settled resident, and it refers to the Tabari people and the Tabari language.

Mahdirajeh's attractions include the Kharbozeh Cheshmeh Forest Park, with its swimming pool and accommodation facilities, a lively river, and nature trails running through the forest. The area also offers scenic viewpoints over the Caspian Sea, Miankaleh Peninsula and Gorgan Bay, a feature that draws many visitors. In addition, the Mahdirajeh paragliding site is one of the area's most exciting attractions, drawing recreational flying enthusiasts in spring and summer.