Alasht Village

Alasht, the historic paradise of Mazandaran, is a dreamlike, enchanting region offering unrivalled views of mist-covered mountains and fruit orchards. High in the mountains, it lets you walk above an ocean of clouds, an astonishing phenomenon and an experience you will never forget. Alasht is one of the most popular nature tourism destinations, and its natural beauty attracts visitors from far and wide.

The town of Alasht is one of the tourist attractions of Mazandaran Province and lies in the central district of Savadkuh County. It is located 254 kilometres from Tehran, on the northern slopes of Firuzkuh. Alasht is regarded as one of Iran's historic towns because Reza Shah Pahlavi was born here. In the Mazandarani language, Alasht means "eagle's nest", and the town is called Alasht because many eagles nest in the surrounding mountains and hills. This pleasant summer-pasture town is only 107 kilometres from Sari and is also close to the Veresk Bridge. Alasht has rich and varied vegetation, including cherry, walnut, hazelnut, apricot and peach trees, as well as medicinal plants such as borage and mountain thyme. The area is also home to rich wildlife, including birds such as partridges and eagles, and other animals such as leopards, deer, wolves and hares. In addition, the Alasht Observatory and Planetarium complex is known as the only observatory in the northern provinces and the highest observatory in Iran, offering advanced facilities for astronomy enthusiasts.

Alasht has a cold, mountain climate, which is why most tourists choose to visit from mid-spring to late summer. Spring in Alasht is relatively cold, though as Ordibehesht and Khordad approach, the chill gives way to pleasant weather. Summer in Alasht, with its lush, dense greenery and cool, mild weather, is a perfect time to escape the heat of the city and take refuge in this mountain summer pasture. Alasht's forests are spectacular in autumn, when they turn a thousand colours. Be aware that the weather grows colder at this time of year, but if you can bear the chill, you will certainly be rewarded with breathtaking scenery. In winter the temperature drops noticeably and travelling to Alasht at this time of year is not recommended. However, if you love snowy, white-blanketed landscapes, you can visit Alasht in winter with adequate equipment and warm clothing.