Khoshkedaran National Park

Khoshkedaran National Park is one of the most beautiful and unique protected areas in Iran. It lies 30 kilometers from the city of Tonekabon, between Neshtarud and Abbasabad. Covering about 2,600 hectares, the park is the last remaining lowland forest in northern Iran, at a very low elevation above sea level, right beside the Caspian Sea coastline. The Khoshkedaran Museum, the Kuhsar Waterfalls, Daryasar Plain, Sang-e Bon Cheshmeh Waterfall and Chaldareh Forest Park are among the attractions of Tonekabon near Khoshkedaran Forest Park.

With its pristine natural scenery, pleasant forest trails and seasonal wetlands, Khoshkedaran National Park is an excellent destination for nature tourism, photography and walking in the heart of the forest. The park is close to the main road and easy to reach, making it a good choice for day trips or family outings. Its distinctive and diverse ecosystem has made the area a suitable habitat for rare plant and animal species. The park has rare lowland forest vegetation that is not found in this form anywhere else in Iran. Broadleaf trees such as Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia), alder, hornbeam and Zelkova (lerg) are among the dominant plant species here. In some parts of the park you will also see seasonal wetlands and reed beds, which add to the area's biodiversity.

The best time to visit Khoshkedaran National Park is spring (Farvardin to Khordad, roughly late March to June) and early autumn (Mehr and Aban, roughly late September to November). At these times the weather is mild and pleasant, and the park's nature is at its most beautiful. In summer the humidity in this area rises, and in winter heavy rain or fog may limit visibility. At Khoshkedaran National Park you can camp inside the park, or choose an eco-lodge or an apartment hotel near Tonekabon for your stay.