The beautiful Jahan Nama mountains situated to the south of Gorgan and the south east of Kord Kooy and is a part of the eastern Alborz Mountains.
Its height is 3,086 meters. Its skirts are protected and are important for ecotourism.
About Gorgan
Gorgan (formerly Astrabad or Astarabad) is the capital of Golestan Province, Iran. It lies approximately 400 kilometres (250 mi) to the north east of Tehran, some 30 km (19 mi) away from the Caspian Sea.Gorgan (as well as the whole Golestan province) has a world-famous carpet and rug industry, the Turkmen rug, made by Turkmen people. The patterns of these carpets are derived from the ancient Persian city of Bukhara, which is now in ...
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Gomishan Wetland – Gorgan
The Gomishan Wet Land due to its sparse varieties of hydro-plants is an important and valuable genetic resource for protecting birds, water species and aqueous plants. This wet lands is situated 60 km. to the north west of Gorgan. After passing ...
Nalbandan Bazaar – Gorgan
The ancient bazaar of Gorgan or Nalbandan Bazaar is located in the old texture of Gorgan, in the distance between Mirkarim square to Mirkarim three-way and Qeysarieh square.It is worth knowing that most of the historical and spectacular places ...
Archaeological Museum – Gorgan
The background of opening the first museum in Gorgan goes back to 1964 in where some of the historical relics were exhibited in the Royal castle of Gorgan. Although, the origin of Archeology Museum of Gorgan goes back to 1976 which was stablished ...
Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar Palace – Gorgan
Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar Palace is related to Qajar era and is located in front of Iranshahr High School on Kakh Street in Gorgan. This monument was registered in the list of Iran’s national monuments on 10th of Bahman 1383 with registration ...
Gorgan Palace Museum – Gorgan
Gorgan Specific Palace or Gorgan Palace Museum or Gorgan Royal Palace is related to the first Pahlavid era and is located in City Park (previously a library). Gorgan Palace has been one of the 12 palaces of Pahlavid family and their living place in ...
Ziyarat Spring – Gorgan
The Ziyarat Spring is situated in a village with the same name, in Golestan province. It has a beautiful greenness and landscapes. In summer and winter, it attracts many people.
Imam Hassan Asgari Mosque – Gorgan
This new mosque is situated in Gorgan city and is devoid of any artistic and historical aspects. There is a relatively old "Qadamgah" near the mosque.
Zereshk Mountain – Gorgan
The semi forested Zereshk Mountains is situated 24 km. to the south of Gorgan and 7 km. to the east of Haj Abad Village. Its height is 2,770 meters and the Sooteh Rood and Khase Rood originate from here.