Olasbelangah Village

Olasbelangah Village is one of the most popular summer pasture (yaylaq) areas and one of the most beautiful places to visit in Masal, in Gilan Province. It lies beyond the Gilevan road, 50 kilometers west of the city of Rasht. The village is famous for its stunning scenery, traditional wooden cottages and its "ocean of fog", and is considered one of the most popular nature-tourism destinations in northern Iran. Easy access to the area has made it a favorite choice for summer trips and weekend getaways. Every year, many travelers come to this highland pasture to enjoy its unspoiled nature, clean air and peaceful silence.

The name "Olasbelangah", which is also written in other forms such as "Olasbelanka" or "Olasbelangah", is a Talysh word made up of two parts: "Olas", meaning hornbeam tree, and "Belangah", meaning high place. This combination describes the village's natural setting precisely. The village is under the supervision of the country's Natural Resources organization, and only construction with wooden materials is permitted, which has helped preserve the area's native and traditional character. Olasbelangah spreads across dense broadleaf forests and wide green pastures, with dreamlike views of thick fog, flower-filled meadows and wooden houses. The area is an ideal place for camping, nature photography, walking along forest trails and experiencing the pure tranquility of nature.

The appeal of Olasbelangah goes beyond its beautiful scenery. The village has no mains electricity, and residents meet their needs with generators or solar panels. Even the villagers' drinking water comes from natural springs. These conditions give visitors an authentic taste of rural life. At night, once the generators are switched off, the village falls into complete darkness and silence, and many travelers find this nighttime quiet soothing. Local dairy products, natural honey and a simple, unpretentious lifestyle are all reasons that draw visitors to Olasbelangah year after year, to spend a few days away from the bustle of the city, in the heart of nature, savoring village life. The best time to visit Olasbelangah is spring, summer and early autumn, when the weather is cool and mild and nature is at its greenest. The village's ever-present fog, cool nights and secluded silence offer you a unique experience of life in the heart of the forest.