Fandoqlu Forest
Scheduled to
visit Iran? Great, here is another spectacular location you can add
to your list of places to check out; the
Fandoqlu Forest. This alluring forest
which is located between the two bordering provinces of
Ardebil and
Gilan in the
northern side of Iran has all the makings of a great tourist area. If you are
not already familiar with these two beautiful provinces you should know that
while both have fantastic tourist attractions, Gilan Province wins the
prize for the number of resorts, tours, visitors and the overall popularity as
an established and well-known tourist area not just inside the country but in
the whole Middle East region. So while you can go the Fandoqlu Forest from both
Ardebil and Gilan, it makes sense that Gilan would provide an easier trip. In
any case, if you happened to be in Ardebil, you can reach the Forest 30 KM from
Ardebil City, and 10 KM from the Namin County in the eastern side of the
Province; so, from the Ardebil City it would mean a 10-dollar taxi ride to the
forest. This heavenly forest which happens to be one of the many
Gilan tourist
attractions can be reached from Gilan in a variety of ways like joining one of
the special
Gilan tours or
Gilan trekking tours which could involve a visit to
the forest.
But what is it that makes Fandoqlu Forest a sight to behold? Well, in one
word, hazels. This amazing area is filled with hazel trees and that is what the
name Fandoqlu (meaning “of hazel”) stems from. But that is not all. A variety of
other types of fruits and trees add to the beauty of this scenic location;
quinces, strawberries, raspberries, wild apples, green tomatoes, hornbeams,
beech, pussy willows and chest-leaved oaks provide all kinds of captivating
aromas, tastes, scenes and ultimately feelings which would have you forget all
about the craziness of our digital world in no time and with no effort. It would
be remiss if we do not mention the gorgeous birds such as pheasants, partridges
and golden eagles that live there as well. This fantastic jungle is divided into
three sections, the Small Fandoqlu, the Great Fandoqlu and the median fields
that fill up the 700 meter area between the other two parts. This lovely area
has other perks that add to the overall experience of the visitors; for
instance, there is the Meshe Sui Hot Spring inside the jungle with its
therapeutic benefits that make it ideal for recovering from fatigue, jetlag, and
also relaxation and meditation. There is also a waterfall, a tele-cabin (called
Fandoqlu-Heyran), and a resort in the jungle that could accommodate the visitors
for a couple of days in the forest. The Fandoqlu Forest which is geographically
considered as the continuation of the subtropical forests of Gilan and is
situated near the Astara-Ardebil Road and the mesmerizing Heyran County of Gilan
Province is best visited during spring until mid-autumn.
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