Rostamabad

Rostamabad is one of the beautiful towns in Rudbar County in the lush province of Gilan, located 15 km north of the town of Rudbar. The town has four main neighborhoods: Shamam, Poshteh, Kolurz and Mandaban. With its pristine nature and stunning scenery, Rostamabad is home to many attractions, including the Shamam forests and the beautiful Selansar forests, the 80-hectare Mandaban Forest Park with its cypress and pine trees, and the Bam-e Sorkh, or Sorkhsangan Park, which has been renamed in honor of Abbas Kiarostami. Among the notable historical sites of the area is the ancient Ganj-e Par Hill in Kolurz.

Geographically, Rostamabad lies in a semi-mountainous area on the western bank of the Sefidrud River. The town is surrounded by vast rice paddies to the east and the dense forests of Selansar to the west, which give the area a distinctive character. This setting has made Rostamabad one of the most appealing spots for nature tourism in Gilan. The Rostamabad district consists of two rural districts: South Rostamabad and North Rostamabad. The center of South Rostamabad is the town of Rostamabad itself, and it includes villages such as Kabteh, Kalas, Kolurz, Shamam, Jubon, Ganjeh, Fildeh and Selansar. The center of North Rostamabad is the village of Eskulak, which includes settlements such as Eskulak, Bijarposhteh, Naghlehbar, Pirsara, Kelashem, Dizkuh, Tusestan and Mazian. With their beautiful natural surroundings and traditional way of life, these villages form part of the culture and identity of the region.

Rostamabad's natural attractions include Naghlehbar Forest, Selansar summer pasture, Arus Lake (Bride Lake), Barehsar Lake, Kolza Plain, Divarsh village and Dorfak Peak. Especially in spring and early autumn, with its pleasant weather, colorful landscapes and misty scenery, the area displays natural beauty at its most striking. Rostamabad can be reached via the Rasht–Qazvin road. After reaching Tutkabon, continue for about 45 minutes along a lush forest road to arrive at the town. The best time to visit Rostamabad is spring (especially Ordibehesht) and early autumn (Mehr), when the weather is delightful and nature is at its most beautiful. In these seasons, activities such as forest trekking, walking, photography and camping in Naghlehbar Forest and the Selansar summer pasture are very popular.