Jorband Forest Village

Jorband Forest Village is located in Mazandaran Province, in Chamestan District, 15 kilometres south of the city of Nur. Jorband has a mild, mountain climate. Thanks to its natural beauty and unspoiled forest setting, the village is a popular destination for travellers, especially in spring and summer.

The vegetation of Jorband Forest Village consists mainly of Hyrcanian forests, which are among the oldest forests in the world. Trees such as beech, hornbeam, alder, oak, maple, walnut and hazelnut are found in abundance in these forests. A variety of herbaceous plants, shrubs and wildflowers also grow in the area. The wildlife of Jorband Forest Village is also highly diverse. Some of the most important animal species living in the area include the brown bear, fox, wild boar, jackal, chukar partridge, woodpecker, nightingale and oriole.

Jorband Forest Village has an artificial lake, or reservoir (abbandan). The lake is very beautiful and lies inside the forest, and nothing about it gives away that it is man-made. The trail to the lake passes through the middle of the forest and takes about 20 minutes on foot. The depth of the water varies with the season and reaches about 2 metres. In Jorband and the surrounding villages there are facilities such as shops, restaurants and a supermarket. With its pristine nature and pleasant climate, Jorband Forest Village has its own particular beauty in every season. Overall, however, the best time to visit the village is spring and summer.