Saed News: Naser al-Din Shah loved wearing a turban and would camp there for a few weeks during the summer, engaging in recreation and hunting in the village. On one of his trips, Naser al-Din Shah met a 16-year-old shepherd girl named Fatemeh. The king conversed with her and was impressed by her way of speaking.
According to the news analysis site Saed News, Naser al-Din Shah loved wearing a turban and would spend several weeks camping there during the summers, engaging in recreation and hunting in the village. During one of his trips, Naser al-Din Shah met a 16-year-old shepherd girl named Fatemeh in the village. The king conversed with her and was impressed by her eloquence.
The address is straightforward: "Tehran province, Shemiranat county, Roudbar Qasran district, east of Fasham city, Imam village." The more precise location is one of the larger villages in the Roudbar Qasran district, Shemiranat county, located on the slopes of the Central Alborz mountain range in Tehran province. This mountainous summer village consists of two settlements: "Imamabad Bala" and "Imamabad Papin," and it is situated east of Tehran, halfway between the main road to Shemshak and just before reaching Fasham. The distance from Imam village to Tehran is about 55 kilometers (an hour), to Fasham city about 16 kilometers (10 minutes), and to Lavasan city 18 kilometers (half an hour).
This village is one of Tehran's summer resorts with a much more favorable climate compared to the capital. In Imam village, you can see historical and natural attractions ranging from the Maziyar Castle to various springs. In addition to the tourism and enjoying the village's climate, there is also a historical story that adds to the village's fame.
Maziyar Castle or Imamabad Castle (Qala) is located about three kilometers northeast of Imamabad Bala along the river, at a rocky elevation. It is one of the region's fortified castles, built using rubble stone, mortar, traditional concrete, and plaster, materials typically used in constructing castles in the past. Various natural and human-made events have led to significant parts of this structure being destroyed. Based on pottery fragments found around the castle, its construction dates back at least to the early Islamic period.
On the way to the castle, you will pass a small spring called "Ambisheh" and a nearby water reservoir, which makes for a delightful experience. If reaching the castle is difficult for you, you can view the distant view of the castle from the Bagh Tanghye Bridge.
The Pir Hamzeh Spring, located in the Mehrchal Heights, is another notable feature of Imam village. It is one of the primary sources of drinking water for the village, and the villagers hold great respect for it and the shrine associated with it.
To access the Pir Hamzeh Spring, head towards Imamabad Bala and, after crossing the Bagh Tanghye Bridge, take the left path (towards the west) to reach it. The route to this spring is not easy and involves a two-to-three-hour walk.
In recent years, the rural texture of Imam village has been somewhat refreshed. Although on your way to the village, you will likely be tempted by the flashy villas, there are construction restrictions within the village, limiting the residents' ability to build accommodations such as eco-lodges. It is unlikely that you'll find a villa or house for rent in Imam village.
However, you can rely on the famous hotel in the nearby village of Meygun or head to the center of Lavasan, which is not far from the village. In Lavasan, you may be able to find eco-lodging, hotels, or rental suites.
