Masal Highland (Yeylaq-e Masal)

Masal Highland (Yeylaq-e Masal) lies in Masal County, Gilan Province. Thanks to its unspoiled nature, its sea of clouds and its traditional wooden cabins, it has become one of the most attractive nature-tourism destinations in Iran. The area is 50 kilometers from Rasht, close to the edge of the Talesh region, and includes sections such as Olesbelangah, Sooeh Chaleh, Talargah and Khoshkeh Darya. Each of them offers visitors amazing views of mist and lush green forests. In spring and summer, the green pastures and cool air of the highland provide a great escape from the city heat, and in autumn the warm colors of the leaves give the landscape a beautiful look.

In Masal Highland you can walk for hours through green meadows, beech and oak forests, and mountain pastures, and enjoy views of clouds drifting below you, almost within touching distance. The wooden cabins and simple but charming village houses create a peaceful atmosphere and make an overnight stay in the mountains even more enjoyable. At dawn or sunset you may find yourself in the middle of the sea of clouds, and you can experience the pure calm and cool air of the mountains.

To reach Masal Highland, first take the road from Fuman or Rasht toward Masal, then follow the winding mountain road up to the highland, which takes about one hour from Masal. The best time to visit is from late Ordibehesht (mid-May) to early autumn, when the air is cool and nature is at its most beautiful. Please do not leave any litter while you are in the highland, and treat nature and the springs responsibly so that this unspoiled environment is preserved for future generations.