Rasht

Fuman

Fuman is one of the counties of Gilan. There are date and plane trees in this site. Plaster cast statue is in this village. Fuman is famous because of its koloocheh (cookie). There are some bakeries for buying Fuman kolooche. Bazaar and Roodkhan Castle are among sightseeing in Fuman.

Rudkhan Castle

Rudkhan castle, a worthy place to visit, is between Rasht and Tehran. It dates from Seljuks times. It is located at the top of a wooded mesa with Forest Mountains. The castle contains arches, towers, and white calcified walls. Walking along mossy rocks to be reached the castle to enjoy birdsong. You can find also a teahouse at Qaleh Daneh hamlet.

Manjil

Manjil is a city in the north of Gilan. It is famous as the windy city in Iran and is one of the best locations for turbines installing, used to generate electricity by wind power. It is located in Alborz Mt to the Qazvin Plateau. Manjil is a site known on account of its olive garden in Iran. Therefore, it is one of the largest centers in production of Olive oil. The city also has the reputed Sefid Rood or Sepid Rood (River).

Roodbar

Roodbar is a county in Rasht. It is located on one of the fringes of a valley with flowing Sefid Rood River. The economy of Roodbar depends on olive oil and its exports.

Masal

Around the Talesh Mt, there is the county of Masal means Mountain-like. It is special place for Yeylaq. There are many natural and beautiful places in Masal. Masal has friendly and hospitalized people. The county is full of tourism attractions like waterfall, green wildlife and farms.

Masuleh

Masuleh, with high mountains and elaborate forests, is a small wonderful village located in Gilan Province. 30 minutes walking from Fuman is needed. Roodkhan is nearby this village.

Masuleh, a staircase environment, has a structure with special architectural style. What are interesting in this area are connected roof tops and that the roof of one house is the yard of another house. Every house has two sections; one section is without windows and another part has wooden windows. The first section is warm and special for winters and the second section is proper for summer. Many travelers are attracted by natural places in Masuleh. It dates back to the one thousand years ago. The weather is mild humid in spring and fall. Don’t miss visiting Masuleh in winter if you want to have a worthy journey.

The spectacular design of this traditional village is eye-catching. So, no vehicle can cross among houses. The houses buildings are constructed from clay, bole and rods. Masuleh people have a Taleshi dialect. Masuleh possesses with a Bazaar with busy stores. The shops sell Rasht’s souvenirs like gloves, footwear and dolls. Try local foods and sweats of Masuleh.