Mehrabanrud Forest Park

Mehrabanrud Forest Park is one of the natural attractions of Mazandaran Province, located in Behshahr in the Rostamkola area. Set among the Hyrcanian forest and alongside the Mehrabanrud River, this forest park offers nature lovers a lush green setting that feels different from many other parts of northern Iran. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists on public holidays.

The park's natural scenery, with its tall trees and green-covered paths, offers many opportunities for strolling and relaxing in the heart of nature. In the forest, a few kilometres before Mehrabanrud Forest Park, there is a spot where water from several streams flows in and sinks naturally into the ground. In summer, the amount of water that disappears here is more than several litres per second. In the local language this place is called "Ow Gardeshi", which in Persian means "the place where water circulates".

To reach Mehrabanrud Forest Park, you can take the roads leading to Rostamkola and, once you arrive at the forest area, follow the clear, well-trodden trails into the green parts of the park. The best time to visit this forest is spring and summer, when the vegetation is at its lushest and the weather is better suited to walking, picnics and other nature activities. Practising responsible nature tourism, including collecting your litter and respecting the area's plant species and wildlife, is very important.