Salkuyeh Village

Salkuyeh is an old, green village in Langarud County, Gilan Province, located in Daryasar Rural District in Komeleh District. The village consists of three main parts: Salkuyeh, Bala Salkuyeh and Pain Salkuyeh. Thanks to its fertile setting and scenic nature, it is one of the best-known villages in the region. With a population of around 1,700, Salkuyeh has kept its rural character while gaining good facilities and infrastructure in recent years, and it has become an attractive destination for lovers of rural tourism. Its closeness to Langarud and easy access to other parts of the region add to its importance.

With its wide rice paddies, tea gardens, foothill landscapes and local wetlands, Salkuyeh offers a calm and pleasant setting for nature tourism. The surrounding forests and the green slopes of Lilakuh are among the village's main natural attractions. Salkuyeh's local economy rests mainly on farming and orchard cultivation, and traditional rice growing, along with tea cultivation, forms part of the residents' cultural identity and livelihood. Another sight in the village is the sacred shrine of Imamzadeh Ebrahim, a religious site that is respected by local people. As for the village's name, it is said that "Salkuyeh" comes from the local word "sal," meaning pool, and "kuh," meaning abundance, and refers to the many pools in the area.

Salkuyeh can be reached by an asphalt road about 7 kilometres long that connects Langarud County to Komeleh District and passes through the village. The Langarud ring road also runs near the village, making it easier to reach the surrounding areas. The best time to visit Salkuyeh is spring and early autumn, when the rice paddies, tea gardens and mountain scenery are at their most beautiful. While in the village, visitors should avoid damaging fields and gardens, take their rubbish with them, and help preserve the natural and rural environment by respecting the culture and daily life of the residents.