Zaygan Village

Zaygan, also known among locals as Zagun, Zagan and Zagan, is a village in Roudbar-e Qasran Rural District, in Roudbar-e Qasran District of Shemiranat County, Tehran Province. The village lies among the villages of Garmabdar, Abnik, Lalan and Routeh, in a foothill area with a cold climate. Thanks to its location and favourable weather, Zaygan is known as the "Jewel of Roudbar-e Qasran" and the "Jewel of Qasran". The villagers speak Tati, and according to available information, the village had a permanent resident population of about 1,700 in 1404 (Solar Hijri). Fruit orchards, especially apple and cherry orchards, along with lush and varied vegetation, are among Zaygan's natural features.

Zaygan's main attractions are its mountain scenery, green orchards, riverside trails and natural landscapes. The Jajrud River runs at the entrance to the village and along the surrounding paths, and carries more water in spring than in other seasons. The area around this route is covered with beautiful plants, as well as a wide variety of industrial and medicinal plant species. The surrounding mountains and glacial valleys, good mountaineering routes and unspoiled nature have made Zaygan a popular destination for nature lovers. Larmahalleh Zaygan is also one of the village's beautiful neighbourhoods, with an especially striking view in autumn. On the Lalun road, one kilometre from Zaygan, stands Imamzadeh Abdollah, also known as Imamzadeh Lalun. The proximity of the Abnik Ice Waterfall, Lalun Waterfall, Varjin Protected Area, Talkhab Spring and the Imamzadeh Ebrahim shrine adds to the tourism potential around Zaygan. Visitors can stroll through the orchards and countryside, see the river, go mountaineering, hike, swim and take photographs. In winter, the handmade ski slopes built by the local people also attract attention.

To reach Zaygan from Tehran, take the Lashkarak road onto the Oushan-Fasham road and continue along the Jajrud River until you reach Imam Khomeini Square. Then follow the Zaygan road for about 8 kilometres to reach the village. The distance from Zaygan to Fasham is reported to be about 6 to 7 kilometres, to Lalan and Abnik about 3 kilometres, to Garmabdar about 5 kilometres, and to Routeh about 6 kilometres. Spring and summer are the best times to visit Zaygan, for its cool, pleasant weather, lush greenery and full river. Even so, autumn, with its colourful trees, and winter, with its snowy landscapes, give the village a different charm. When visiting Zaygan, it is important to practise responsible nature tourism: collect your rubbish, protect the vegetation, and avoid damaging the natural environment and the riverside trails.