Abr Jungle, One of the most amazing forests in the world!

Abr jungle (literally meaning cloud forest), a diamond in Semnan, Iran, is one of the oldest and most beautiful jungles in Iran with some rare plants and animals. Located about 45 km north of Shahrood city (between Shahrood and Azadshahr), this three million and 300 thousand years old jungle is the oldest living creature in the world. Abr jungle is the continuum of northern forests that are placed in the south of the Alborz mountain range. Indeed, the Abr jungle encircles the Alborz like a belt.

Photo: Shervin Ziyabakhsh from Sari

Abr jungle is part of the oldest and most beautiful Hyrcanian forests. Abr jungle has an area of 35,000 hectares which extends beyond the lush forests of northern Iran.

Photo: Shervin Ziyabakhsh from Sari

Since most seasons it is covered by an ocean of fog and clouds, it is called Abr jungle. In fact, the Abr jungle is famous for its often-occasional ocean surroundings. When walking in the Abr jungle you can experience a sense of coolness and freshness associated with the proximity of the clouds to your face. The Abr jungle is full of steep hills. A river also runs in there.

Photo: Shervin Ziyabakhsh from Sari

Creating clouds happens before sunset. The temperatures fall and the clouds rush into the forest. The clouds are so thick that it seems you are walking on them. In the Abr jungle, the clouds are so thick and they are so close to the trees that it seems the forest rides on the clouds. You can walk in the clouds. According to many tourists, the Abr jungle is one of the most beautiful landscapes of Iran. The Abr jungle can provide visitors with an opportunity to explore its wonderful ecosystems and enjoy its fantastic scenery. The best time to visit the Abr jungle is from May to October.

Photo: Shervin Ziyabakhsh from Sari

Creating clouds happens before sunset. The temperatures fall and the clouds rush into the forest. The clouds are so thick that it seems you are walking on them. In the Abr jungle, the clouds are so thick and they are so close to the trees that it seems the forest rides on the clouds. You can walk in the clouds. According to many tourists, the Abr jungle is one of the most beautiful landscapes of Iran. The Abr jungle can provide visitors with an opportunity to explore its wonderful ecosystems and enjoy its fantastic scenery. The best time to visit the Abr jungle is from May to October.

Photo: Photo: Aydin Mehrabani from Karaj

In the depths of the Abr jungle, there are steep hills all covered with tall trees. The jungle is home to old woody plants. The most famous tree in the Abr jungle is the Junipers creating one of the highest tree lines on earth. Generally speaking, there are 85 plant species that make Abr jungle a natural museum. Some of these species include Kadar, alder, maple, oak, hornbeam, and thyme, along with some rare species such as elm, wild service tree, English yew, etc. in fact, the Abr jungle is one of the rich medicinal sources in Iran inviting enthusiasts from around the world. Old trees in the Abr jungle reach 4,000 years. Some of the most famous animals which are living in the Abr jungle include brown bear, leopard, wolf, fox, jackal, wild boar, antelope, chamois, rabbit, forest eagle, vulture, falcon, quail, pigeon forest, dove, pheasant, etc.
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