Holodasht Forest Park

Holodasht Forest Park is located in Gilan Province, in Amlash County, in the summer pasture area of Bolordekan. The park lies about 30 kilometres from the centre of Amlash and is reached by a mountain road through the forest. Thanks to its unique geographic position, Holodasht offers visitors outstanding views of dense forests, lush meadows and a sea of clouds. The area is known as one of the most popular destinations for nature lovers and tourists in Gilan Province.

Covering about 435 hectares, Holodasht Forest Park has a varied plant cover of alder, hornbeam and beech trees, as well as hazelnut orchards and tea plantations. Thanks to its pleasant mountain climate, the area welcomes many visitors in spring and summer who come to camp, hike and photograph the natural scenery. Around Holodasht there are other natural attractions, such as Milash Waterfall and the Khasil-Dasht summer pasture area, which add to the appeal of the region.

To reach Holodasht Forest Park, travel from Lahijan towards Amlash, then take the Lat-Lil road to Bolordekan and finally on to Holodasht. Part of the route is an unpaved, winding road, but the beautiful scenery along the way makes up for the difficulty. The best time to visit the park is spring and summer, when the weather is mild and nature is at its most beautiful. When visiting this area, following the principles of responsible nature tourism, such as collecting your rubbish and respecting the environment, is essential to preserving this natural treasure.