Rudbarak-e Bala Village

Rudbarak-e Bala is a village in Pashtkuh Rural District, Mahdishahr County, Semnan Province. It lies 65 kilometres north of Mahdishahr, inside the Parvar Protected Area. Rudbarak consists of two parts, Upper (Bala) and Lower (Paein) Rudbarak, and is recognised as one of Mahdishahr's national tourism areas. Thanks to its mountainous, forested setting, the village has pristine, unspoiled nature, which has made it a popular destination for nature lovers.

Towering oak and beech trees, together with shrubs such as hawthorn (wild hawthorn) and medlar, make up the dominant vegetation of the area. These forests, regarded as the last remnants of the Hyrcanian forests in the north of Mahdishahr County, are home to a wide variety of animal species. Animals such as wild goat (ibex), brown bear, goat, partridge, kite, eagle and vulture live in the area. The permanent, fresh Rudbarak River also flows through these forests, lending the region a special beauty and freshness.

To reach Rudbarak-e Bala village, you can drive from Shahmirzad towards Fuladmahalleh, then continue past the Besham Pass and Rasm-e Rudbar until you reach the signposts that lead to Rudbarak village. The route is about 50 kilometres long, and driving it offers travellers a delightful experience of mountain scenery. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is mild and nature is at its most beautiful. In these seasons, you can enjoy the region's natural beauty and spend relaxing moments in the heart of nature.