Pasand Forest

Pasand Forest is located in the village of Pasand, in Behshahr County, in the east of Mazandaran Province. The village is about 8 kilometres from the city of Behshahr and 60 kilometres from Sari, and it is considered one of the unspoiled and appealing tourist destinations in the region. As for the name of this beautiful forest, you should know that it shares its name with the village of Pasand, where it is located. The name of the village was originally "Pasang", taken from the rocky terrain of the area. Pasand Forest is also part of Hezarjarib. Hezarjarib is a mountainous region shared by the two provinces of Mazandaran and Golestan.

One of the most enjoyable experiences on a trip to the Pasand forests of Mazandaran is nature walking through its lush forest pastures. A rich variety of plants, such as boxwood, oak, Persian ironwood (Parrotia), hornbeam, hawthorn, Telka, medlar, beech, mountain barberry, thyme, wild saffron and borage, makes up the vegetation of Pasand Forest. The whole area is covered in distinctive vegetation, summer pastures and water-rich valleys, and rare animals such as leopard, roe deer, red deer, brown bear and wild boar live here. Besides the amazing and unrivalled scenery of Pasand Forest, there are other attractions in the forest and its surroundings, such as the beautiful tiered Espeh Oo Waterfall, Sambi Waterfall, one of the tallest waterfalls in eastern Mazandaran, which lies along the Pasand road. Other waterfalls with unspoiled and beautiful nature, such as Gat Gharzam and Dom Domi, are also located along the Pasand road. Roudbar Dam and its beautiful lake lie along the Pasand road, among the villages and forests of the Pasand area of Behshahr.

The best time to visit Pasand Forest in Behshahr depends on your taste. Spring, with its cool and pleasant weather, and summer, with its mild coolness, are both excellent times to visit. In autumn you will see a colourful landscape of trees, and in winter you will find a cold, snowy setting that offers a special experience. To reach Pasand Forest, first get to the city of Behshahr. After arriving in Behshahr, head for the lovely village of Pasand, which is eight kilometres from the city, at the start of the Pasand road. From this village, after passing through the unspoiled and enchanting Pasand area, continue about 3 more kilometres towards the misty Pasand Forest. The forest lies on the right side of the highway, beside a river.