Saravan Forest Park

Saravan Forest Park is located in Sangar District of Rasht County and is considered one of the oldest forest areas in Iran. The park lies between Rasht and Siahkal, next to the Rasht–Qazvin Freeway, Kacha village and the Power Plant Road. Saravan Lake is one of the unspoiled attractions of Saravan Forest Park and one of the best-known sights near Rasht. At first glance, many visitors may think they are looking at a wide meadow, but it is not. Green moss, caused by the humidity of the environment and a type of pest affecting the trees, covers the surface of the lake. This green cover has made Saravan Marsh one of the most popular natural attractions in Gilan.

Because the forest park is close to the city of Rasht and the roads are good, the area is a popular destination for travellers. The best time to visit the park is spring and summer, when the forest trees give the area a special lushness, although autumn has its own particular charm with the colourful leaves of the trees. The vegetation around Saravan Lake is very lush, and a variety of trees and plants grow here. Oak, hornbeam, Persian ironwood (Anjili) and alder are among the park's natural species, and together with planted trees such as Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) and Arizona cypress (silver cypress) they create an amazing landscape.

Besides its beautiful natural scenery, Saravan Lake offers visitors many recreational opportunities. Boating on the lake gives a different experience of nature, and taking photos of this natural attraction will be one of the best moments of a trip to the area. After visiting the lake, you can walk through the surrounding forests and enjoy their unspoiled beauty. The park's extensive roads make it possible to drive through the heart of the forest, and in the east of the park you will reach the Sefidrud and Siahrud rivers, whose banks are good places for camping and one-day picnics.