Sheyt Village

Sheyt Village is part of Chavarzaq District in Tarom County, Zanjan Province, and lies in a green, mountainous area. The village is built on the middle slope of a mountain and is surrounded by high peaks in front and on both sides, a setting that creates striking natural scenery around it. Sheyt is considered one of the model tourism villages of Zanjan Province and is about 38 kilometres from Abbar, the county seat of Tarom. The villagers speak Azerbaijani Turkic, and farming, orchard keeping, animal husbandry, beekeeping and carpet weaving are among their main activities. Cherries are one of the region's signature products, and pomegranates, figs and other fruits are also grown in the village orchards. Carpet weaving, some handicrafts and traditional trades also form part of the cultural and economic life of the people of Sheyt.

Nature is the main attraction of Sheyt for visitors. Springs, the Chaharfasl ("Four Seasons") River, lush orchards and natural forests create a distinctive landscape among the mountains of the region. The Chaharfasl River flows between two high mountains and, together with the surrounding vegetation and orchards, is one of the village's most notable natural features. Sheyt Castle, Seyyed Baghi Cave, Dola Summer Pasture, Narab Summer Pasture, the Girl and Boy Rocks and the Imamzadeh Seyyed Mohammad Mahouri are other sights in the village. Besides their appeal for visitors, Sheyt Castle and the caves around it reflect part of the region's history, and the shrine of Imamzadeh Seyyed Mohammad Mahouri stands near the castle. Around Sheyt there are also attractions such as Sorkhe Misheh Waterfall, the Valvar forests, Sansiz Castle, Pirchām Fire Temple and Tashvir Castle, which make it possible to expand nature tourism and sightseeing in the region.

The best time to visit Sheyt Village is usually spring and summer. During this period the village's landscape is greener, and the pleasant climate of the area provides good conditions for strolling through the orchards, hiking mountain trails, spending time by the river and exploring the surrounding summer pastures. Sheyt can be reached via the Chavarzaq and Abbar area, and once you arrive in the village, with proper planning you can visit its natural and historical attractions. When enjoying nature in Sheyt, it is best to avoid leaving the marked trails, damaging trees and vegetation, polluting the river and springs, and leaving litter behind. Safety precautions should also be observed when visiting caves, heights and mountain trails, and, given the value of the orchards and fields, the boundaries of farmland and the daily life of local residents should be respected, so that Sheyt's nature and rural culture are preserved alongside sustainable tourism.