Simindasht Village

Simindasht is one of the most beautiful summer pasture villages in Firuzkuh County, close to Tehran, and it has great tourism potential. The village is known as one of the best nature destinations for residents of the capital, and many tourists visit it throughout the year. The rich variety of nature around Simindasht, including mountains, plains, forests and lakes, attracts many travellers and lovers of natural attractions and adds to the appeal of the area. The Hableh Rud River, which flows through Simindasht, keeps the plains between the mountains in this area green and lush.

Simindasht lies in a mountainous area and is one of the oldest villages in Firuzkuh. The massive plane tree in the village's Jame Mosque points to the age of the settlement. The mountains around Simindasht are good options for climbing enthusiasts, among them Anar, Ahang, Guran, Yurd Sharif and Bozkuh. The village and the surrounding countryside are among the geotourism areas of northern Iran, with a wide variety of geological features all around. Rich natural resources and an extensive, convenient road network make Simindasht one of the most popular tourist destinations in Firuzkuh County. Farming and animal husbandry are the main economic activities of the villagers. The main crops in Simindasht include pomegranates, wheat, barley, alfalfa, walnuts, apples, apricots, squash and cucumbers. Fish farming is another economic activity of the local people.

The area around Simindasht is covered with green plains dotted with yellow chamomile. The distinctive topography of the region provides habitat for many plant and animal species, which is why the surroundings of the village are a no-hunting zone and one of the most important natural reserves in northern Iran. Animal species found around the area include wild rams, ewes, gazelles, wild boar, foxes, and various birds and reptiles. The vegetation on the slopes around Simindasht includes plants such as milkvetch (gavan), wormwood, chamomile, chicory, clover, yarrow, borage, thyme, kakuti (wild thyme), golpar (Persian hogweed) and juniper. Wild pistachio and almond shrubs can also be seen in the surrounding countryside. Visiting Simindasht and the natural attractions around it is appealing in every season of the year, and you can choose the best time to travel to Simindasht according to your own interests.