Taleghan, a green gem on the heart of Iran / Taleghan attractions, tourists’ paradise

According to the social reporter of Moj news agency, nature tourism is one of the branches Tourism which is based on the preservation and sustainability of the environment and guarantees sustainable development. Today, this industry has become so important in economic and social development that it is called invisible export. Iran’s attractions are so diverse that it provides enough motivation for almost every tourist to travel. Among the regions and places of interest in the country, we can mention Taleghan city, a city with a rich cultural and historical history and natural landscapes, which has high potential to attract domestic and foreign tourists, which can play an effective role with proper and principled planning of this region. in the development of this place and as a result of national development and diversification of the national economy.

Sightseeing attractions of Taleghan city

Taleghan is a region with history and civilization hidden in it, no matter how much we read and know about it, it is still not enough! This region is considered one of the cities of Alborz province in terms of geographical division, it is connected to Alamut and Mazandaran region from the north and Feshgaldara and Saujbalag from the south.

Traveling to Taleghan has several special features. Being close to the two metropolises of Tehran and Karaj is one of its most important features. You can’t see all the parts of Taleghan in one day, especially the pristine and historical villages, but the value of going and seeing this area is so much that you should take time and pay attention to it and see everything closely.

The local dialect of Taleghani is similar to Mazandarani, Talshi and Gilki. Taleghan is located in a large valley that consists of about 80 mountain villages and has an area of ​​about 1,300 square kilometers.

The most important river of Taleghan is Taleghan River, which passes through the southern edge of the city and flows into Shahroud. In the middle of the city, you can clearly hear the roaring sound of the river. Shahroud Valley, Taleghan River, and Alborz River bring the waters to Sefid Roud. Shahroud valley and river have split the mountains between Chalus valley and Sefidroud from east to west and divided it into two northern and southern parts. Shahroud River is the main factor of life and society in Taleghan.

The permanent springs of Taleghan

The number of permanent springs in Taleghan region is 399 springs and the main springs are 57 springs, which shows the importance of the existence of underground water and the high level of the underground water table in this region, and the high amount of rainfall in this mountainous region, many Saran springs, and seasonal and permanent rivers of its origin. There are many waterfalls and this phenomenon is considered as one of the natural beauties of Taleghan, and many seasonal and permanent waterfalls in the curves of the mountains and the slopes of the heights catch the eye and have a special effect. Shahroud river, with a length of 175 km, was created from the joining of two rivers, Alamutroud and Taleghanroud. The lake created behind this dam is one of the natural attractions of Taleghan city, which is nearly 15 kilometers long and is a suitable environment for attracting tourists.

The presence of fertile soil and high humidity and the presence of numerous springs have made the Taleghan region green, and the orchards include; Walnuts, apples, cherries, pears, olives, hawthorns, mountain barberry and mountain almonds and… plantain, willow trees, as well as the presence of herbal and medicinal and ornamental plants such as rhubarb, chives, sedges, chicory, thistles, thyme, milk oats, There are yarrows, brinjasaf, gorse, anemones, etc., which have greened the heights like a gem and made everyone’s eyes watch this nature.

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The border between Taleghan mountain range and Takht Suleiman

Taleghan has long attracted the attention of mountaineers, and perhaps one of the main reasons is that the Taleghan mountain range is bordered by one of the highest mountain ranges in Iran, Takht Suleiman, and the village of Prachan is one of the starting villages for climbing to the high peak of Takht Suleiman and Alam Koh and others. It is considered a peak. Among the wild mammals and birds that live in the mountains of Shah Alborz, we can mention rabbits, hyenas, boars, jackals, wolves, bears, and birds such as eagles, wagtails, magpies, geese, partridges, etc.

Tomb of Pir Vashte

Another historical monument of Taleghan is the tomb of Pirushta, which is located in the Vashte village of Taleghan and its date is related to the 7th and 8th centuries of AH. This mausoleum is an eight-story tower built with traditional materials such as stone and plaster mortar. There is a beautiful arch inside each side and turquoise and azure tiles have given a beautiful look to this building. It is said that in the past there was a marble tombstone inside the tomb with an engraving on it, and according to local people, this tomb belongs to a person named Darvish Nemir.

Taleghan souvenirs

The souvenirs of Taleghan in spring are mountain rhubarb and mountain mushrooms. One of the most famous souvenirs of Taleghan is Taleghan honey, each of these honeys is related to a specific season of the year.