Gisum Village

Gisum is one of the pleasant-climate tourist villages of Gilan Province, located in the Asalem District of Talesh County, about 21 km from Talesh and 82 km from Rasht. The village lies next to one of the most distinctive natural landscapes in northern Iran, where dense Hyrcanian forests run straight down to the shore of the Caspian Sea, creating a rare combination of forest and sea. Thanks to its geographic position, the area is a top destination for nature tourism in the north of the country in every season, especially spring and summer.

Naturally, Gisum is best known for its forest park, which covers about 80 hectares and is part of the Hyrcanian forests of northern Iran. The area is home to a variety of plant and animal species, such as broadleaf trees, meadows, rabbits, frogs and native birds. The forest path leading to the beach is one of Gisum's most distinctive features, giving visitors the experience of walking through a green tunnel of trees and arriving at the seashore. Besides its nature, the village has a rich local culture, handicrafts such as kilim weaving and pottery, and a variety of local dishes such as baghalaghatogh, stuffed fish (mahi shekam-por) and mirza ghasemi.

You can reach Gisum by taking the Rasht–Astara route and then the Talesh road, and its forest section is one of the most beautiful parts of the trip. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when nature is at its greenest and the mild, humid weather is ideal for walking and sightseeing. When visiting the village, it is very important to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism, such as keeping the forest clean, respecting the environment and avoiding damage to the vegetation.