Siahdasht Summer Pasture

Siahdasht (Sidasht) summer pasture lies in Rudbar County, Gilan Province, high on the slopes of Mount Dorfak, about 30 kilometres from Rostamabad. With its lush forest cover and mountain scenery, this highland area attracts many visitors every year.

In Siahdasht you can see green meadows full of wildflowers, beautiful valleys such as Palangdareh, and dense forests of oak, zelkova, beech and other species, as well as fruit trees such as walnut, hazelnut and apple. One of Sidasht's best-known features is its organic strawberries and the strawberry festival held in late Ordibehesht and early Khordad. At this time, the scent of strawberries fills the whole area, and many visitors travel to the pasture to taste its natural, local produce. Every year about 40 hectares of Sidasht's farmland are devoted to strawberry growing. At the festival, which is usually held in this season, strawberry products such as jam and a variety of desserts are also on offer. Although the festival has not been held in recent years because of COVID-19, Sidasht has kept its place in travellers' hearts.

To reach the pasture, take the road from Rasht towards Imamzadeh Ebrahim and Rostamabad, then continue towards Tutkabon and pass through the villages of Parehsar, Dafraz, Palangdareh and Rashi; the paved road continues all the way to Siahdasht. Staying here in late spring and summer is recommended, since winter cold makes the access road difficult. Please walk responsibly, do not leave the trail, do not leave rubbish behind, and avoid harming nature and wildlife.