Vardij Village

Vardij village is located in Tehran Province and Tehran County, in the Kan and Soulaghan district. Set on the slopes of the Kan highlands, the village has cold winters and lush, refreshing nature in spring and summer thanks to its mountain setting and considerable altitude above sea level. About 40 kilometres from the centre of Tehran, Vardij is known as the largest village in the northwest of Tehran and, together with the village of Varish, falls under District 22 of Tehran Municipality. Its position in the heart of the mountains, with high-altitude views, gives the area a stunning appearance that captivates every nature lover.

One of Vardij's main attractions is its strange, statue-like rocks, formed by the natural erosion of stone over millions of years. This extraordinary geological phenomenon, known as the stone statues or the "stone figures" of Vardij, gives the area a mysterious and unique character. Some of the rocks look like human faces or animals, which also makes Vardij one of the most pristine places to visit near Tehran from a geological point of view. According to experts, these natural formations are more than 30 to 40 million years old and are the result of erosion by wind, rain and other natural forces. The vegetation of Vardij village is diverse and includes oak trees, wild pistachio, and medicinal plants such as thyme, lavender and wild pennyroyal. Together with the rushing rivers and numerous springs, these plants create a delightful and calming atmosphere for visitors. Animals such as foxes, wild boar, eagles and falcons live in the area, and especially in spring and summer they can be seen among the trees and rocks.

Besides its distinctive rocks, Vardij village has lush orchards, clear rivers and clean mountain air, which make it an outstanding destination for trekking, nature photography, family outings and easy hiking. Walking along the paved stone lanes, watching the mountain scenery in the mist or in the golden light of sunset, and listening to birdsong will be an unforgettable experience for any traveller. To reach Vardij village, take the Shahid Kharrazi Expressway westward and leave at the Vardij exit onto the mountain road. This route is about 10 kilometres long and, after passing several mountain passes, reaches Vardij village. The best time to visit the village is spring and summer, when the weather is mild and the landscape is green. In these seasons, walking through the old orchard lanes, visiting the beautiful waterfalls nearby and photographing the natural scenery make for an unforgettable experience.