Nature and Culture on Ancient Land
(Gorgân Region-Northern Iran)
by
T
irdâd Gorgâni
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  Ali Âbâd

Because of the magnificent natural position connected with forest zone,  Ali Âbâd town is a nice tourism attraction. Ali Âbâd  was a part of Gorgân until 1979 when it gained  town status.This town enjoys a moderate climate in mountainside and plain  areas and mild mountainous weather in higher lands having long and cold winters  and moderate summers.  

District Population: 117 287
Area: 1163 sq. Km
City population: 41397  
Area code: 0173
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Accessibility   Accommodation   Attractions   Excursions   Restaurants  


Kabudval waterfall
Gamab dast forest
Sorxposte forest
Ali Abad in Iran
Kabudvâl Waterfall
Garmâb Dašt forest
Sorx Pošte (Qoroq) forest
Ali Âbâd, northern Iran
                                   
Prime Attractions:
  • The beautiful an ancient shrinse of   Emâmzâde Alazeman (c.3 km SW town),   Emâ mzâde  varkol âte (7 km north of  the town), EmâmzâdeGonu and Emâmzâde Âxarân   a few kilometers south west Ali Âbâd.                   
  • The ruines of old palace of Alla Yâr Xân in Ali Âbâd  is worth seeing.

Excursions:


Forest promenad of Kabuwâl (with a great waterfall)
This forest is located on the edge of a river and its head spring passes through crowded  trees which makes a nice and attractive location for visitor with campingfacilities. Kabuwâl forest  is located 6 kilometers south of the town and ideal for short walks.

Garmâb Dašt  forest
This beautiful forest park is located c.15 kilometers west of Ali Âbâd. It is an excellent one day eccursion.

The cave of Siâh Marz kuh
Outside a village with the same name, this cave is situated c. 30  km southern Ali Âbâd.
     

Zarin Gol & Dare Tešne Kalân foerst                              
Ideal for forest walks, these two mountainous foerst sanctuaries are  situated, not too far from Ali Âbâd town. Zarin Gol forest  is situated 15 km southeast of Ali Âbâd, 3 km northwest of Cino village.
                        
Mountainnous villages Trek

The beautiful mountainous and hospital villages of Siâh rudbâr, Cely, Bâlâ cely, Xâke pirzan, Zarin Gol and Afrâ Taxte along this trek are  worth seeing, culturally and architecturally.Clustered houses  with tiled roofs match the environment. The trek is rich with flora and fauna. The villages are located in bushy forest, a few km south east of Ali  Âbâd.                                                    
Getting there: The easiest way reaching these attractions is to  charter a car from Ali Âbâd. You can even get arranged trips to these attractions, by contacting  some travel agency in Ali Âbâd  or Gorgân. 
                   

Accommodation :
* Zarandi Youth hostel, Emâm Rezâ Blvd.   
*Bahâr Youth hostel, Emâm Rezâ Blvd.; Tel: 0173-6222945          
*Xand â n Youth hostel , Emâm Rezâ Blvd.; Tel: 0173-6222586 & 6226161           
*Resâ lat Youth hostel, Emâm  Rezâ Blvd.;  Tel: 0173-6222108

Restaurants :   
Xandân Hotel & Restaurant, Emâám Rezâ Blvd., close to "Xâr kolâte " bridge, Tel: 0173-6226161         

Accessibility:
There are also daily minibuses from Gorgân to Ali Âbâd (42 km) . More about.