Farakhin Wetland

A wetland in the heart of the forest

Ability level Beginner

Ability level: Beginner

Farakhin Wetland is located near the village of Visar, five kilometres from the village of Chelandar. It is one of the attractions of Mazandaran Province and the city of Nowshahr. The distance from Nowshahr to Farakhin Wetland is 31 kilometres (75 minutes), and from the wetland to central Tehran it is 188 kilometres (four hours). The wetland lies in the Hyrcanian forests, close to several attractions such as Darno Waterfall, Hali Darreh Waterfall and Alashur Waterfall. With a length of 130 metres and a width of 35 metres, Farakhin Wetland covers about half a hectare; because of this small size, it is also called the Farakhin Forest Wetland.

The wetland hosts a variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic plants, including reed beds, hawthorn, and floating plants such as blue water lilies and peanut-like aquatic plants. This vegetation not only helps create suitable habitats for wildlife, but also plays an important role in purifying water, controlling floods, and providing shade and food for various organisms.

The fauna of Farakhin Wetland includes a diverse range of species, from aquatic and semi-aquatic birds such as flamingos, ducks and herons to various kinds of fish and amphibians. Thanks to the food and shelter available in the wetland, these animals live comfortably in this habitat. The wetland is also an important stopover for migratory birds: in different seasons of the year, birds from all over the world come to the area to make use of its food sources and habitat. Overall, as a vital ecosystem, Farakhin Wetland plays an important role in preserving the biodiversity of Mazandaran.

The walking route to the wetland is about 12 kilometres, but the dirt road slows travel down. The village of Visar is reached by a 28-kilometre paved road, about 40 minutes from Do Ab, which is 5 kilometres from Marzanabad in the middle of the Chalus Road.

Written by ستایش عرب Last updated 15 Mar 2025

Activities

What you can do here, and what it takes

Rowing

قایق‌های بادی به همراه داشته باشید.
Walking

مسیر رسیدن به دریاچه را می‌توانید پیاده‌‌روی کنید.
Cycling

دوچرخه‌سواری یکی از بهترین روش‌ها برای عبور از جاده خاکی و پر پیچ‌ و خم این دریاچه است.