Barghan Village

On the southern slopes of the Alborz Mountains lies a lush and unique village called Barghan, a superb destination for day trips and picnics for residents of Tehran and Karaj. One of the must-see attractions around Karaj, the village has become a popular destination for tourists in recent years, thanks to its green orchards and fields, fruit trees, full-flowing rivers and historic buildings. Known as the home of thousand-year-old plane trees and the land of cherry plums, Barghan is one of those places you should visit at least once.

Barghan village is in Barghan Rural District, Chandar District, Savojbolagh County, in the west of Alborz Province. It lies in the heart of the Alborz Mountains, between Karaj and Hashtgerd. Tourism thrives here because the village sits on the road from Karaj towards Kordan. In addition, Barghan's particular location between the Sanج and Shahrud rivers, which rise in the central Alborz Mountains and flow past the village, is one of the main reasons for its development.

To be honest, it is hard to name a single best time to enjoy nature. Every season has its own beauty and, of course, its own conditions. But if you want a trouble-free trip, mild weather and the chance to taste the fruits of Barghan village near Karaj, spring and summer are the best times. The dense yellows and oranges of Barghan's countless trees in autumn, and the lanes between the gardens carpeted with fallen leaves, make a dreamlike scene you can't overlook. Nor can you pass up snowy Barghan. Still, our suggestion for your first trip to this village is spring or summer.