Bam-e Sabz of Lahijan

The Bam-e Sabz (Green Roof) of Lahijan is one of the best-known tourist attractions in Gilan Province and a popular leisure spot in the city of Lahijan. This green, flat area sits on the upper part of Shaytan Kuh, and it has earned the name "Green Roof" for its wide views over the city, the tea plantations, Lahijan Pool and the surrounding countryside. With its fresh air, the greenery of northern Iran and sweeping views of the heights and the city, it is counted among the most popular destinations in Gilan Province.

A variety of facilities are available for visitors at Bam-e Sabz, including an amusement park for children and families, a café and restaurant, gazebos and seating areas for rest and recreation. You can also ride the Ahrar cable car up to the heights along a route of about 1,500 metres, with stunning views of the tea plantations, Shaytan Kuh and the city of Lahijan. The ride up takes between 10 and 20 minutes and offers a unique experience of tranquillity and closeness to the nature of northern Iran. Bam-e Sabz is linked by a walkway to the southern foot of the mountain, and the route of a thousand concrete steps, built from the foot of the mountain to the top, gives the place a special appeal. This stairway is popular with tourists and climbers who want to reach Bam-e Sabz in a different way.

Besides its natural and recreational attractions, Bam-e Sabz also has a historical background. The old name of the area was Kubijar, which is still used for a neighbourhood in Lahijan. Development plans to connect Bam-e Sabz to the Caspian Sea are also under way, and in the future they will greatly increase the area's appeal to visitors. To reach Bam-e Sabz in Lahijan, you can usually set out from the city centre or from the roads leading to Shaytan Kuh. The Ahrar cable car is one of the main routes, carrying visitors from the city or the foot of the mountain up to Bam-e Sabz; you can also walk a short distance, or use a car or public transport, to get to the cable car station. The best time to visit Bam-e Sabz is from spring to early autumn, when the weather is milder, the tea plantations and northern landscapes are greener, and the visit is more enjoyable. Seeing the city at night, with its lights and illuminated views, is also especially appealing to visitors.