Ramanet Wetland

Ramanet Wetland (also known as the Ramanet Abbandan or Arzchal) is located in the village of Ramanet, in the Central District of Babol County, Mazandaran Province. The wetland lies about 5 kilometers from the center of Babol, to the west of Ramanet village. One of the village's four abbandans (traditional reservoirs), it sits 7 meters below the level of the open seas and covers an area of about 67 hectares.

Ramanet Wetland serves as a water reservoir for agriculture in the region. At the end of the irrigation season, the villagers rent out two of the abbandans and use part of the rental income to buy young fish, which they release into the wetland. This practice not only helps provide local food resources but also makes possible the traditional "Qoroq-shekani" ceremony. In this ceremony, the villagers go fishing together at dawn, using boats and fishing equipment.

To reach Ramanet Wetland, take the Babol–Kiakola road and, after passing Kiakola, continue toward Ramanet village. In the village, signposts will guide you to the wetland. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is mild and nature is at its most beautiful. During these seasons you can enjoy the natural scenery and the region's traditional ceremonies. To protect the environment and avoid damaging the area's fragile ecosystem, visitors are advised to walk only on designated paths and not to leave litter in nature.