Gholhak (also Qolhak) is a neighborhood in Northern Tehran, a part of Shemiran. It is located between Zargandeh/Elahieh to the west and Ekhtiarieh/Dolat to the east and is served by Shariati St., which in the old times was known as “Shemiran Road” and later with the construction of highways. In addition, this area is near Darrous neighborhood. Previously during the Qajar era, it had a rural structure and was considered as a suburb of Tehran. This area also houses the Gholhak Metro Station. This area has good weather because there are many green trees in Gholhak neighborhood.
Gholhak neighborhood is very much noticeable due to the location of the Gholhak Gardens in this area. There were many celebrations and meetings held in Gholhak Gardens, the summer residence of the British Embassy, which had a great impact on Iranian history.
