Namarestaq Plain

Namarestaq is the name of a mountainous rural district and a summer pasture area (yeylaq) on the foothills of Damavand. The district lies in Larijan District, south of Amol County in Mazandaran Province, and is very popular because it is easily reached via the scenic and busy Haraz Road. The Namarestaq pasture is near the village of Panjab. Panjab is one of the villages of Namarestaq Rural District and is a short distance from the Haraz Road.

The village of Namar is the center of Namarestaq Rural District and lies 24 kilometers west of the Haraz Road. The beautiful Daryuk Plain is located southwest of this village. Although small, the plain has many attractions, including several mineral springs and a waterfall, and it is a good area for camping and picnics. The beautiful, tiered Daryuk Waterfall is one of the main reasons for the fame of the Namarestaq area.

The Namarestaq pasture and the Daryuk Plain are very green in the first half of the year. The area is mostly rocky. Plants such as mountain tea, thyme, kakuti (wild mint-like herb), wild clover, angelica (golpar) and nettle grow in the Namarestaq pasture. Namarestaq is home to a variety of birds, such as partridges and eagles, and to other animals such as foxes and bears, the latter at higher altitudes. A trip to the Namarestaq pasture is appealing all year round and has its own special beauty; even so, the weather in the area is at its best in spring and summer. The best time to visit the beautiful nature of Namarestaq and the Daryuk Plain is from the beginning of Khordad (late May) to the beginning of Mehr (late September).

On a trip to the Namarestaq pasture area, it is essential to bring extra warm clothing, walking shoes and a camera. Bring a bottle or cup so you can enjoy the cool, refreshing water of the springs in the Daryuk Plain. If you plan to camp and stay overnight in this beautiful plain, be sure to bring a travel tent, a sleeping bag or blanket, a groundsheet and a first-aid kit.