Dornika Forest Park

Dornika Forest Park is one of the first and most easily accessible forest parks along the Rasht–Tehran road, in the Imamzadeh Hashem area of Gilan Province. Set in a forested, foothill landscape beside the Sefidrud River and surrounded by dense Hyrcanian woodland, the park offers a combined setting of forest, water and mountain scenery. Its distinctive location has made Dornika a popular stop for travellers heading to northern Iran.

The complex offers a variety of amenities and recreational facilities that make it well suited to family trips. A restaurant, a snack bar, restrooms in several areas, shelters (alachiqs) and cabins for rent provide good conditions for a short stay in the heart of nature. There is also a children's play area with simple equipment such as swings and slides, along with swings hung from the trees, which give the park a distinctive, relaxed and natural atmosphere. The Sefidrud River, which flows along the edge of the park, is one of the area's key natural features, although it is too deep to be suitable for swimming.

Dornika Forest Park can be reached via the Rasht–Tehran road, just past the Imamzadeh Hashem toll booth, and its entrance road can be recognised by a distinctive road underpass. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is mild and nature is at its most beautiful. Practising responsible nature tourism is essential to preserving the quality of this site, including keeping the area clean, avoiding damage to vegetation and observing safety precautions along the riverbank.