Valgesar Summer Pasture (Yeylaq)

Valgesar village (also called Bargsar) is located in Tonekabon County, Mazandaran Province, and is one of the region's sparsely populated summer pasture villages. It lies within Galijan Rural District and the high-altitude areas of Aghuzhal, and is used as one of the seasonal settlements of local herders. In the local dialect, "valg" means leaf, a reference to the vegetation and lush nature of the area. The village is entirely rural and traditional in character, and it is almost uninhabited during the cold months of the year, which further underlines its nature as a summer pasture.

For tourism, Valgesar is an ideal destination for those who enjoy quiet nature travel away from the crowds, thanks to its unspoiled setting in the heart of the mountains. The natural scenery includes green slopes, seasonal pastures and the surrounding forest views, which are at their most beautiful in spring and summer. With its very small population and peaceful atmosphere, the village also offers a setting in which to experience rural life and observe the lifestyle of local herders. Its proximity to nearby natural areas such as Aghuzhal also makes it possible to explore more widely the pristine nature of Tonekabon.

Valgesar cannot be reached directly by car, and part of the route requires about half an hour of walking along mountain trails and footpaths. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is mild and the landscape is at its greenest. When visiting the area, it is very important to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism, including keeping the environment clean, respecting the quiet of the village, and not damaging the pastures and vegetation, so that this summer-pasture ecosystem is preserved.