Nature and Culture on Ancient Land
(Gorgân Region-Northern Iran)
by
T
irdâd Gorgâni
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Minu Dašt       
 
98 kilometers far from Gorgân, Minu Dašt is located on the eastern part of Golestân province. Minu Dašt enjoys mountainous mild weather in the heights and semi-moderate and humid climate in the low and plain areas. From the point of tribal life and acceptance of tribe, Minu Dašt has been known not only in this province, but all over Iran. Sepid Dašt (Aq toqe), Porgol Kuh (Golidag), Cenârân and Siâh Cešme (Qare-) are some of the villages here.
Specific produktions of the region are silk, worm and honey.
The most important attractions of this city is the national park of Golestân, which is considered as the first national park of Iran. Many flowing rivers, springs and beautiful falls are other attractions of this region.

District Population:251 561
Area: 6485 sq. Km
Area Code:0174-52
Map: Click here



Golestan national park
Golestan national park
Golestan national park
Golestân National Park
Golestân National Park
Celceli Protected Area


Excursions:

  • Sepidâb(aqsu) Waterfall in the Golestân National park.

Getting there:
The easiest way reaching these attractions is to charter a car from Minu Dašt. You can even get arranged trips to these attraction, by contacting some travel agency in Minu Dašt, Gonbade Kâvus or Gorgân.

Accommodation:
*Esteqlâl Hotel, Bojnord Road, Tel: 017452- 22314
*Golestân Youth hostel, Street of "Simetrye Alqadir"; Tel:017452- 20001

Restaurant:
Golestân, Street of "Simetrye Alqadir"; Tel: 017452- 200001/20078

Accessibility :
There are also daily minibuses from Gonbade Kâvus (20 km) and Âzâd Šahr (25 km).