SAEDNEWS: The area around Karaj is home to numerous natural and historical attractions, ideal for one-day trips from Karaj or Tehran. From fascinating historical sites to stunning natural landscapes, there’s plenty to explore. Nearby villages also offer beautiful scenery and pleasant weather, making them perfect for a quick getaway.
According to SAEDNEWS:
📍 Dalir Village
🚗 Access: After Siah Bisheh and before Marzan Abad, there is a side road heading west. The villages of Elit and Dalir are at the end of this road, after passing through several villages. This 20 km winding road is surrounded by dense trees embracing both sides.
📍 Goldian Reservoir
🚗 Access: From Roudbar city, drive about 3 km towards the wind turbines along a mountainous but paved road. After about 200 meters uphill, you will reach a fork in the road. Take the left path, pass the Roudbar Education Office, and continue to the right. After navigating some twists and turns, you will arrive at the Goldian signpost.
📍 Saravan Swamp
🚗 Access: Rasht, 17 km along the Rasht-Qazvin highway, on the western side of the highway, at the entrance of the second phase of Saravan Forest Park.
📍 Feshkour Village
🚗 Access: At the 25th kilometer of the Chalous Road, enter the southern outskirts of Marzan Abad, where a 50 km side road leads through several interconnected villages, including Tovir, Mors, Konesdareh, Feshkour, Bijdano, Nater, Dalir, and Elit.
📍 Vistan Lake
🚗 Access: Drive along the Qazvin-Rasht highway until Lushan, then take a detour towards Damas. From Damas, it's less than 8 km to Bareh Sar. Just before entering Bareh Sar, there is a road on the left leading to the lake, about 2 km away.
📍 Selanser Village
🚗 Access: To reach this summer retreat, first travel to Rostamabad. From there, take Amir al-Mo'menin Street on the western side of the city's main boulevard towards the village. Follow the signposts guiding you along the way. At a curve in the road, you’ll be stunned by the breathtaking view of Rostamabad city, the Sefidrud plain, and the towering Drafak Mountain.
📍 Estakhrgah
🚗 Access: Estakhrgah in Gilan is about 4 hours from Karaj. To get there from Tehran, take the Qazvin-Rasht highway. After reaching Gilan province, at the 33rd kilometer of Roudbar, turn onto the Bareh Sar-Toutkaben road. From there, with the help of locals, you can find your way to the picturesque village of Estakhrgah.
