Salansar Summer Pasture

Salansar Summer Pasture (Yeylaq) lies 30 kilometres north of the city of Rudbar and west of the city of Rostamabad, and is considered one of the most beautiful summer pastures around Rasht. The scenic road leading to Salansar offers unrivalled views of Derfak Peak, the city of Rostamabad and the surrounding villages. Misty landscapes, which are present in Salansar for much of the year, are among its most attractive sights and draw many travellers eager to see them. The atmosphere gives you the feeling of walking on the clouds.

The vegetation of the Salansar area is somewhat drier than on the northern slopes of the Alborz mountain range, but it is highly diverse and rich in wildflowers and medicinal plants. On the way to Salansar you will see beech, alder, maple, hornbeam (Palt), pine and oak trees. In this area the songs of birds such as the blackbird, the forest wagtail-like warbler (komar-kuli jangali) and the collared dove soothe your ears. Animals such as jackals and wild boars also live in Salansar.

The best time to travel to Salansar Summer Pasture is spring and summer. In spring the area fills with colourful flowers, and in late spring various medicinal plants, especially borage, can be harvested. Salansar's cool air makes the area an excellent destination for escaping the heat and for summer trips. Avoid travelling to this area in rainy weather or during thunderstorms. In autumn and spring Salansar is immersed in mist and becomes spectacular thanks to the sea of clouds phenomenon. In winter the Salansar area is snowy and hard to access.