Masal in the west of Gilan is known as a lost heaven between Iranian standing in high status of beauty that has not lost its attraction even in the sight of its residences. Masal located in Talesh Mountains that is within travelling of Rasht by only 50 km.
The forests of the northern province of Gilan are an area of outstanding natural beauty, and offer some beautiful hiking trails for tourists. An eight hour drive from Tehran, the mountainous Masal region has some particularly popular walking routes, although you’d be wise to bring your own supplies as shops and hotels are few and far between. The mixture of lush lowlands and mountain forests make for a pleasing contrast with the harsh landscapes of southern Iran, although lynxes, wolves, and bears are said to inhabit these territories.
Masal can be the best option for eco-tourism because of its forest soaring, nature waterfalls, caves, wild life, pastures, and magnificent countryside. In the other hand, historical sights of Masal such as KOOL Castle, SHAHRGAH, a Cemetery belongs to Parthian in ASBEH RISEH, KHOON Valley, historical sights of KHANDILH POSHT, the countryside of DARAA, ELENZH, and the historical building of RAHIMI in BITEN SHANDERMAN and etc. are the other Spectacular part of Masal.
The city’s roof located 1 Km out of city is the magnificent part of the city in which provide a splendid perspective in front of your eyes that Parvaz Aram Abi recommends you not to miss seeing it.
Masal’s splendid waterfalls that can be seen in every parts of the city including the best waterfalls in Iran. 17 caves are detected in Masal in which the biggest & glorious one located 22 Km out of the city that called AVISHO with 15 Km heights and 30-50 cm corridors in which a river follows inside of it ending to several waterfalls. There are several Lime Qandils inside of the cave in which some of their heights reach to 1 m, this cave and the length of the cave is more than 1700 m and has only been available for professional cavers. The other caves like CHOSALI and KALCHAL are the other spectacular caves in Masal that have been available for public.
Masal is a popular tourist destination, especially during the spring and summer months. The city is a great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Iran. Here are some additional things to do in Masal:
Visit the Khalkaei River, which is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, and boating.
Go hiking in the forests of Masal.
Visit the Avishu Waterfall.
Explore the historical sites of Masal, such as the Kool Castle and the Shahrgah.
Enjoy the local cuisine, which includes a variety of delicious dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.
If you are looking for a beautiful and peaceful place to visit in Iran, Masal is a great option. The city has something to offer everyone, from nature lovers to history buffs.
Here are some additional facts about Masal:
The population of Masal is about 50,000 people.
The official language of Masal is Talysh.
The climate of Masal is mild, with warm summers and cool winters.
The best time to visit Masal is during the spring and summer mon
