Discovering enchanting Cloud Forest: A photographic journey

Jangal-e Abr (Cloud Forest) is among the oldest and most beautiful places in Iran.

It is located on the eastern part of the Alborz Mountains, on the border between the provinces of Semnan and Golestan, in the northeast of Shahroud.

The Cloud Forest is a remnant of the ancient Caspian and Hyrcanian forests, encircling the northern slopes of the Alborz Mountains like a belt, covering the southern coasts of the Caspian Sea.

When the temperature falls, two or three hours before sunset, clouds rush into the forest. They are so thick that you may not see an arm's length in front of you.

This forest boasts a high altitude above sea level, keeping things cool even in the hottest months. With plenty of refreshing springs and diverse forest cover, it's truly one of a kind.

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