Paji Village

Paji Village is one of the most beautiful villages in Mazandaran Province. It lies in the dense forests of the Alborz mountain range, beside the full-flowing Hashtrud River. This lively village is in Banafat Rural District, in Dodangeh District, 80 kilometers from the city of Sari. Its unspoiled nature, pleasant climate and distinctive geographical setting have made Paji one of the most popular tourist destinations in northern Iran.

Paji is surrounded on all four sides by natural and local attractions: the forests and the Hashtrud River lie to the north, Miana Village to the south, the Alborz mountains and eastern forests to the east, and Nasom Forest and Jorjadeh Village to the west. The village has about 1,200 hectares of farmland, which includes rice, wheat and barley, as well as orchards of walnuts, hazelnuts and cherries, and fields of beans, onions and garlic. The people of the village are of Tabari descent and speak the Sari dialect of the Mazandarani language. It is said that most of the villagers are descended from Spahbod Khorshid, one of the local rulers of Sari, and for this reason the surname «Khorshidi» is very common among the residents.

To reach Paji, you can take the scenic Dodangeh road from the direction of the Shahid Rajaei Dam. A paved road with forest and mountain scenery leads you to the village. The best time to visit Paji is spring and summer, when the surrounding nature is at its greenest. When visiting the village, please stick to the marked trails, take your litter with you, and respect the environment and the life of the local people.