Ramsar
Ramsar is located to the extreme west of the province, to the north of which lies the Caspian Sea, and to the west and south are the provinces of Gilan and Qazvin respectively. Ramsar is one of the old cities of the province, and according to historical records dates to approximately a thousand years back. A reputed and large family dwelled here and a major portion of them were 'Saadat' (or descendants of the Prophet Mohammad A.S). Ramsar, years before 1931 was a rural area by the name of Sakhtsar.
Today this historical city has expanded and thereby turned into an excellent recreational area in northern Iran, enhanced with natural beauty, a place to enjoy for foreign visitors.
Ramsar Edifice and Garden, Ramsar:
The historical garden of Ramsar and its relative structures are on national record and under support of the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran. This garden covers an area of 60,000 sq. m. and is one of the beautiful and traditional gardens in Mazandaran province and Iran. The edifice within is a single storeyed, rectangular building, with a central hall, rooms and a porch with columns of stone. The architectural plan has involved great detail and shows the imprint of the reign of Pahlavi I , with its marble, plaster and mirror works.
Natural Attractions of Ramsar :
Daylaman and Lahijan Mountains, Ramsar:
These mountains run in an east to west direction, and form the natural borders of Gilan, Mazandaran and Zanjan provinces. Cheshm Chal is one of the peaks in this region that has an elevation of more than 4,500 m. and is covered with snow and permanent glaciers. To northern slopes of which is the Eich waterfall.
Eidj (Dahqoloo) Waterfall, Ramsar:
This waterfall gains its flow permanently from the melting snows of the Cheshm Chal Mountains in the heights of Eshkavar-e-Oliya. After flowing for a distance, it cascades from a rock onto another, and then forms numerous other waterfalls, thus flowing into the depth of the Eshkavar-e-Oliya Valley. The focal point of this waterfall is its major output of water, and the cave-like cavities formed in the rocks behind this waterfall.
Springs are also present around this vicinity. Coupled with the enhancing weather conditions and beautiful landscape of the permanent glaciers of the Cheshm Chal Mountains and the flora and fauna which in itself is a sight to witness.
Ramsar Thermal Springs, Ramsar:
The same is comprised of a series of gaseous and sulfur springs, and are in regions such as Jawaher Deh, Kotalum, and Sa'dat Mahaleh, in the city of Ramsar. The aggregate of hotels, municipality buildings and private quarters have erected swimming pools, showers and baths to cater to the needs of visitors and the inhabitants of the city.
Tonekabon and Ramsar Forests, Ramsar:
These green forests with a high percentage of rainfall are also reputedly known as the Do Hezar forests of Jennat-e-Roodbar and Eshkavarat. The same are located between the sea and the mountainous region. Suitable forest and rural roads, variable natural and regional factors are responsible for making these forests one of the peerless regions in Iran and the globe. The same being a wonderful recreational area.