If you're looking for one of Iran’s most breathtaking natural destinations, Lar National Park is a must-see. Located at the foot of Mount Damavand, this vast protected area offers an unmatched combination of raw wilderness, alpine meadows, wildlife, and jaw-dropping mountain views. It’s a true haven for nature lovers, photographers, hikers, and anyone seeking peace far from urban chaos.
The journey to Lar is a pleasure in itself — winding roads, fresh mountain air, and expansive views prepare you for what’s to come. As you enter the park, you're welcomed by open plains covered in wildflowers (especially in spring), flowing rivers, and views of snow-capped Damavand towering in the distance. It feels untouched, peaceful, and humbling.
The park is home to a variety of wildlife including rams, wild goats, foxes, and numerous bird species. You can camp, hike, or just relax by the rivers. The crystal-clear waters of Lar Dam are perfect for scenic picnics (swimming is not allowed), and the area is also a popular base for trekking routes toward Damavand.
What makes Lar National Park truly special is its sense of freedom and scale. Unlike manicured urban parks, this is wild nature — unpredictable, beautiful, and alive.
💡 Important Tip: Since it's a protected area, access is usually limited during certain months (especially in spring and early summer) and requires a permit. Be respectful of the environment — leave no trace.
🌟 5 stars for epic landscapes, clean air, natural diversity, and complete mental refresh. Lar National Park is nature...
Read moreIn the vast plains of Iran, the Lar plain is the best place to watch and photograph the tallest roof of Iran, Mount Damavand, which accepts beautiful flowers and springs. In the late spring, the flowers of Shaghayyq create a red and green clay over the plain and depict the front of the paradise. Lar National Park is located in an area 70 kilometers east of Tehran. Cozy logic that consists of doors on the southwest to northwest of Mount Damavand. This area is one of the divisions of Mazandaran province and has long been due to the good weather of the site, the kings' camps in the heat season. Tehran needs about 3 hours of driving to...
Read moreOne the best Iran’s National Park and protect area. The huge size of the park with a lot of rivers, wildlife, flora and fauna , spring, canyon and dam makes one of the most amazing destinations of Iran for nature lover. There is a lot of mountains surrendered of the park and make a special location for mountains biking and trekking. There are 3 gates for the park: 1-Polor in the east side 2-Garmabdar in the west side 3-Ira in the south side The park will be open during mid July to mid September and you can get permission from Environmental Organization of Tehran and Mazandaran to enter the park. The main entrance...
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