Pish Shar Village

Pish Shar village (sometimes written "Pish Shashar") is one of the villages in Galijan Rural District, in the Central District of Tonekabon County, Mazandaran Province, northern Iran. The village lies in a mountainous, forested area and is known as one of the small, unspoiled settlements of northern Iran. Its population is very small (according to the census, about 19 people in 1395 SH, i.e. 2016), which reflects its quiet, traditional character.

Thanks to its natural setting, Pish Shar is regarded as an unspoiled tourist attraction in Tonekabon. One of the best-known sights nearby is the Pish Shashar suspension bridge, which offers views of the forest and the region's natural beauty from a pleasant height, giving visitors a different experience of northern Iran's nature. The trails around the village are mostly mule tracks and dirt paths, and walking through the forest and green rolling hills is part of the appeal of nature tourism in this area.

To reach Pish Shar, travellers set out from the city of Tonekabon or along the roads leading to the forested and mountainous parts of Galijan, and reach the village after turning onto unpaved side roads. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the landscape is greener and the weather is more pleasant. During your visit, you are strongly encouraged to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism, including taking your litter with you, respecting the local residents and protecting the forest environment.