Rudbarak Village

Rudbarak is one of the most beautiful highland villages in Kelardasht County, Mazandaran Province, about 4 km from the center of Kelardasht and 48 km from the city of Chalus. This mountain village lies on the slopes of the Takht-e Suleyman massif, in the shadow of the majestic peak of Alam-Kuh. Thanks to its cool climate, lush greenery and unrivaled scenery, it is considered one of the most important nature tourism destinations in northern Iran. With the full-flowing Sardabrud River, dense forests, wide pastures and the hospitable culture of its local people, Rudbarak welcomes many tourists, nature lovers and mountaineers from all over Iran every year.

Rudbarak's proximity to the Central Alborz Protected Area has doubled the natural value of the village. Forests of beech, oak, medlar and hawthorn, green pastures, permanent rivers and views of high peaks create an exceptional setting for nature lovers. The Sardabrud River, which originates on the slopes of Alam-Kuh, Takht-e Suleyman and other peaks of the Central Alborz, flows through the village. In addition to supplying water for farming and aquaculture, it gives the landscape a distinctive charm. The most important attractions around Rudbarak include the Rudbarak Suspension Bridge, Rudbarak Forest Park, Okapol Waterfall, Vandarban Village, Mazichal Village, Valasht Lake and the climbing routes to Alam-Kuh, which have made the area one of the most complete nature tourism destinations in Mazandaran.

To reach Rudbarak, first travel to the town of Kelardasht, then follow a short paved road to the village, which takes less than 10 minutes. If you are traveling from Tehran, the distance to Rudbarak via the Chalus Road is about 170 km. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the area's nature is at its greenest and the cool air offers a pleasant refuge on the hot days of the year. Autumn, with its colorful forests, and winter, with its snowy landscapes, also have a unique beauty, although the cold in these seasons is considerable. During your visit, please avoid littering, damaging vegetation, lighting fires in unsuitable places, and entering protected areas outside the permitted routes, so that this valuable natural environment is preserved for future generations.