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Here’s another jungle tour itinerary in Iran, this time focusing on the eastern Caspian forests and Golestan Province—ideal for travelers interested in ecotourism, national parks, and wildlife.

Route: Tehran → Behshahr → Abbasabad Jungle → Ziarat Village → Golestan National Park → Khaled Nabi → Gorgan → Tehran

Ideal Season: Spring (April–June) or Autumn (September–October)

✅ What Makes This Tour Special

Focus on deep forests with lower tourist density
Golestan National Park is a hotspot for nature researchers and wildlife photographers
Mix of forest, highland plains, and sacred hills
Ideal for those seeking quiet, eco-friendly, off-the-beaten-path travel

🌲 Day 1: Tehran → Behshahr – Forests and Ancient Sites

Drive from Tehran (approx. 6 hours) to Behshahr, Mazandaran’s eastern forested city.
Visit:
- Abbas Abad Gardens & Forest Complex (UNESCO World Heritage): a Persian garden built inside a jungle.
- Cheshmeh Emarat (Emarat Spring), with ruins from Safavid times.
Explore short walking trails through jungle and lake areas.
Overnight in a local ecolodge or guesthouse in Behshahr.

🌳 Day 2: Behshahr → Abbasabad Jungle → Gorgan

Morning forest walk in Abbasabad Jungle, known for its thick Hyrcanian tree cover.
Continue east toward Gorgan (2 hrs), stopping at local viewpoints and rest villages.
Arrive in Gorgan and stroll through Nahar Khoran Forest Park, with its tall trees and local cafes.
Overnight stay in a traditional-style hotel or forest villa.

🏞 Day 3: Gorgan → Ziarat Village – Forest & Springs

Short drive to Ziarat, a traditional forest village at the edge of the Alborz range.
Enjoy light trekking to:
- Ziarat Waterfall
- Hot Springs hidden within the forest
Eat local food (rice, sour stews, wild garlic).
Overnight in a rural guesthouse or eco-cabin.

🐆 Day 4: Ziarat → Golestan National Park – Into the Wild

Depart early for Golestan National Park, Iran’s largest and most biodiverse national park.
Spend the day in the Tangrah or Golbagh zones:
- Guided wildlife watching
- Light hikes through mixed forests and grassy plateaus
- Visit Margoon Falls or Golestan Waterfall
Evening at park ecolodge or local house near park entrance.

🦅 Day 5: Golestan National Park (Full Day Exploration)

Optional longer hikes for fit travelers or photographers.
Spot possible wildlife:
- Persian leopards
- Wild goats, red deer, jungle cats
- Birds like golden eagles, owls, and woodpeckers
Visit ranger stations, and learn about conservation programs in the park.
Overnight stay near the park.

🏜 Day 6: Golestan Park → Khaled Nabi → Gorgan

Morning drive through Qareh Su plains toward Khaled Nabi Cemetery, a mysterious ancient graveyard with phallic-shaped headstones on a green mountaintop.
Explore panoramic rolling hills with endless views.
Return to Gorgan by evening.
Overnight in Gorgan.