Have you ever heard the name of Khoshkehdaran Park in Iran? Do you know that we are talking about a forest park in the north of Iran that has registered as a national natural monument since 1354 AH? Today, we at Hey Persia blog want to talk to you about one of Iran’s natural works, Khoshkehdaran Forest Park. If you are also interested in getting more information about this natural history museum of northern Iran, stay with us in the rest of the article.
Where is the Khoshkehdaran park?
This area, which is also as “Khoshkehdaran National Park”, is 30 kilometers from Tonekabon to Chalus axis, between Nashtarud and Abbas Abad. Because of its proximity to Nashtarud, it is also as Nashtarud Forest Park. This area is at a very small distance of 120 meters from the sea and is the only virgin and plain forest in Iran and the remnant of the plain forest ecosystem in the north of the country.
Information about Khoshkehdaran Park in Iran
This forest has an area of about 2,600,000 square meters, and there are various types of endangered plant and animal species, such as alder, etc. In addition, dry land is one of the important nesting and hatching areas for birds. Khoshkehdaran area of Nashtarood is one of the most beautiful scenic areas of Iran, which is under the supervision of Abbas Abad city environment department, and to visit it, you must coordinate with this department in advance.
Vegetation and fauna of this Forest Park
As mentioned, this area is the only remaining part of the plain forest cover in the north of the country, and its vegetation includes alder, white pellet, boxwood, wild pomegranate, parsnip, welkin, plum and raspberry. The average annual temperature and rainfall of Khoshkehdaran Park is about 16 degrees Celsius and 1100 mm, and its climate is very humid and moderate. The important animal species that exist in it are: boar, wolf, jackal, common fox, night heron, gray heron, pheasant, great cormorant, white egret, toka, abia, small butimar and all kinds of hunting birds.
The Tonekabon forests
One of the most beautiful natural attractions in northern Iran is the Dohezar and sehezar forests, which have very different climates. In this area, the sound of birds can be heard from the heart of tall and towering trees. Visiting these Hyrcanian forests, while the sound of the river flowing through it, in the early hours of spring or autumn days will be very pleasant and memorable. Among other places of interest near Khoshkehdaran is Chaldoreh Forest Park. This 94,000-hectare park is located near the 2,300 forest park and has many beautiful pavilions.
Khoshkehdaran Park
As mentioned, this park is located 30 kilometers from Tonkabon towards Chalus, and if you are traveling to this area by car, after leaving Tonkabon, between Nishtarood and Abbas Abad city, go to this park before Salmanshahr. you will arrive This area has many temporary residences, restaurants, restrooms, etc. If you plan to stay in this area, you can use temporary accommodations. Otherwise, you can travel to Tonkabon and rent suites or villas from hotels. The best time to visit Khoshkehdaran Forest Park is spring to early autumn. Although the summer season, the weather in this area is very humid. If you are one of those people who don’t like Sharjah weather, don’t travel to this area in summer.
Khoshkehdaran Park in Iran
Finally, In this article, we tried to introduce you to one of Iran’s unique and natural works, Mazandaran dry land. If you have more information about this pristine and natural attraction of our country, you can write it in the comments and suggestions section and share it with us. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Hey Persia tourism magazine has been established with the aim of familiarizing Iranians with the natural-historical tourist attractions of our beautiful country. If you also want to know more about the sights of our vast country, register on the Hey Persia site and get to know the most important events and tourist places of our country.
