Galeshkalam Village

Galeshkalam is a coastal village and tourist area in Langarud County, Gilan Province, within the Chaf and Chamkhaleh district. It lies not far from the Caspian Sea shore, and its position next to the Shalman Rud River and a natural lagoon gives it a unique geographic setting. Galeshkalam sits on low-lying plain, and the combination of sea, wetland, river and extensive reed beds makes it one of the most distinctive coastal villages in eastern Gilan.

Besides its special natural setting, the village has a traditional agricultural character, and much of local life is based on rice farming, vegetable growing and fishing. Fertile land, the surrounding lagoons and the constant flow of the rivers create good conditions for farming and for the local ecosystem. The sight of wide reed beds stretching along the river almost to the shore is one of the area's defining features, giving the landscape a calm, unspoiled feel. The village's proximity to Chamkhaleh Beach, one of the best-known sandy beaches in northern Iran, further adds to its appeal for visitors.

Galeshkalam can be reached from Langarud via the roads leading to Chaf and Chamkhaleh, and the route passes through farmland and plains. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is milder and nature is at its greenest. In autumn and winter, higher river levels and the misty wetland atmosphere create a different kind of scenery. Responsible nature tourism, especially keeping the wetlands and reed beds clean and respecting the coastal ecosystem, is essential to protecting this sensitive environment.