Gorgan

The Maran Castle is a relic from the Parthian era. It is said that Maran is the same second capital of the Parthians which was constructed by Tirdad. It is the vicinity where Yazidebne Mahlab slayed thousands of people. Mohammad Hassan Khan-e-Jalayer took refuge in Maran castle after the war with...

This tomb is in Roshan Abad of Gorgan in the middle of the cemetery garden. Its original structure belongs to the 9th century AH. There are two valuable doors which belong to the date of 865 AH. The chest on the tomb has a writing which indicates the date of 879 AH. and the name of its maker, in...

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 of Gorgan is in the area of this bazaar. In the old...

The tomb of Imamzadeh Eshaq-ebne Musabne Jafar is in Sarcheshmeh of Gorgan. He was Imam Reza's brother. One of the rituals relevant to this Imamzadeh is that on new year thousands of people collect in this vicinity and at the end of this ceremony, everyone receives cards, sweets and coins.

Qoroq forest park is located in the 24 kilometer distance of east of Gorgan and in the main route from Gorgan to Mashhad and it include a wild-park, welfare facilities and a playground. Qoroq forest park is one of the important environmental areas of animals in Iran and it is known as the Red Deer...

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.

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.

The Gulf of Gorgan is the largest Gulf in the Caspian Sea. It has been created due to the expansion of Mian Kaleh peninsula in southeast of the Caspian Sea. The Gulf of Gorgan covers an area of about 400 km. and its length is about 70 km. in an east-west direction. Its maximum depth is 4 meters and...

The Ziyarat Village is situated at the distance of 12 km. to the south of Gorgan and has damp climate. The Ziyarat River crosses this village in east. The Poshteh Kamar and Sefidab Mountains are situated in the northwest and Khaloudareh is to the east of this village. These rivers, mountains,...

Rango waterfall is 15 kilometers from the south west of Gorgan. The environment surrounding Rango River has cool and gentle weather and is covered with lofty trees. Although Rango Waterfall is not very high, a spectacular and picturesque view has appeared due to its semicircular bed that has one...

This area is situated in the southern heights of Gorgan and the southeast of Kord Kooy. In 1973, it was claimed as a protected place with 30,650 hectares in area. This region was a recreational area for people of Gorgan and its nearby villages. Some important regions like Torkat, Chalestan,...

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.