Ostan-e Gilan Things to Do

INVASION OF A CASTLE ON TOP OF DENSE JUNGLE HILL

by a_kaffash

It is possible when you hear about IRAN you remember the land of plains near PERSEPOLIS or Esfahan's manmade palaces and gardens but IRAN is land of extraordinary contrast. Humid warm coasts, high mountainous snow covered skiing arenas, dry deserts and dense jungles with tall trees.One of provinces owning mild weather, green lands and jungles is GILAN, with beautiful cities of Masoule , Lahijan, Fouman and also Anzali Port.Near fouman town there is place called Qhale rood khan, the area is containing mountains covered by tall trees on the top of which a great castle exists, it is unbelievable how ancient people have designed and built such a big construction. The building dates back to sasanid dynasty which is about 2000 years ago!Nowadays the way for ascending the mountain is equipped by Stairs which is at least 1000! Stairs, three hours for me to go up! But it was worth though I would...