Kordkuy (former Tamiše ) is located on the west part of the Golestân province. It is connected to Bandar   from the north and the west to Bandare Gaz the east to Gorgân and from the south to Dâmâqân of Semnân province. Its south parts are closed with the heights of Alborz (Elbruz) mountains. Kordkuy was a part  of Gorgân until 1979 when it gained town status. The former name of Kordkuy was "Tamiše  "  which was also attributed to the western part of Gorgân. Kordkuy's most harvests are husked rice, wheat, cotton and soya.

Râdkân Tower,  Kordkuy	Kordku y town	Rowšan Âbâd shrine	Jahân Namâ forest

Prime Attractions:

• The great Râdkân Tomb. This  tower was build  more than 1000 years ago and you can still find some text in Pahlavi script (precursor to the new persian   language) on it. You find this tower 24 km south of Kordkuy. See map .

• Remains of ancient castle of Tâq , (Tâq dež or T âq Qa'le ) and Šâ h nešin castle ( Šâhne š in dež   or Qa'le Šâhne šin ), a few kilometers SE Kordkuy (nearby Bâlâ Jâde, village). See map .

• Remains of  ancient city  of Tamiše, established by Anuširvân  Sassani (AD 224-651) , note specially  the very big wall bricks. Ancient  city of Tamiše   is located a  few km SWof  Kordkuy, nearby   "Sarkolâte Xarâb Šahr " village,  c. 12 km SW Kordkuy.    See map            

• Two important holy places (shrines) : Emâmzâde Rowš an Âbâd which is  situated ca 13 km east of Kordkuy, off the old Gorgân-Korkuy  road and  Emâmzâde Ebrâhim   in Alang village, a few kilometers  eastern Kordkuy. See map

• National park of Kordkuy with a great waterfall ( Âbšâre Doaw) just 5 kilometers south of the town. There is temporary settlements and other suitable   facilities in this park. See map.

• Derâzenow mountainous tourism area:
    Derâzenowmountainous tourism area, and the beautiful  village of Derâzenow with its traditional sunday market,  c. 25  km south  east of Kordkuy.   See map   The   Derâzenow - Râdkân - Mile Râdkân   route passes through lush green forests clinging  to the slopes of   Derâzenow peak (2644 m).This  trek, also has historical significance.  At Mile Râdkân,  also there is " The great Radkan tomb" with inscriptions of the Pahlavi (precursor to the new persian language) script.           
• Getting there : The easiest way is to get arranged tour with or without guide, by contacting some travel agency in Kordkuy or Gorgân.           

• Gorgân Bay lagoon (Protected Area)

• Jahân Namâ protected area
  The famous Jahân Namâ moutainous forest park with a  large concentration of various species of wild flowers, plants and animals  is off the Gorgân-Kordkuy road, c.25 km from Gorgân. A virtual treat to the eyes, this beautiful moutainous forest park was  established in the year 1972.Jahân Namâ  protected park, with area of  30650 hectars is situated SW Gorgân (c. 50 km  SE Kordkuy). There is a village with the same name (Jahân Namâ) in the foot  of the highest peak (3086 m). See map
  Getting there: The easiest way is to get arranged tour with or without guide, by contacting some travel agency in Kordkuy or Gorgân.        

• The emayzing Caves of "Qâre Yaxcâl " , "Qâre Ganj xâne" and "Aždar qâr".  You find  these caves at Suram sarâ , near  to Bâlâ Jâde village c. 15 km SE Kordkuy. See map.
  Getting there: The easiest  way reaching these attractions is to charter a car from Kordkuy.You  can even get arranged trips to these attraction,by contacting  some travel agency in Kordkuy or Gorgân.               

Travel Agents

• ÂstâneTravel Agency, Reza Blvd., close to the  Agriculture buildning
• Ila Travel Agency , Šahrdâri square; Tel/fax: 0173322-  4695
• Navid Travel Agency, Opposite to the "Bonyade šahid" buidning;Tel: 0173322-2943

Accessibility :
There are also daily minibuses from Gorgân  (29 km) and Bandar (12 km) to Kordkuy.
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