The Arasbaran forests are situated in a vast area in the north-east of East Azerbaijan Province in north-west Iran. Specifically, the mountainous Arasbaran region lies between the city of Kalibar to the south and the city of Ahar to the north, reaching the Aras River, which is home to a rich and rare reserve known as the Arasbaran forests. These forests combine the enchanting colors of nature, which become more diverse in autumn, with various vibrant trees that attract nature lovers and photographers.
The Arasbaran forests are adjacent to the Aras River to the north, the city of Meshkin Shahr and the Moghan Plain to the east, and the city of Sarab to the south, while the city of Tabriz is to the west. Ahar city is also located within these expansive forests. The Arasbaran forests are considered one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Iran, hosting a variety of birds, wildlife, and nut trees, attracting tourists from all parts of the country and abroad, who spend delightful days there enjoying the charm of nature during spring, summer, and autumn.
In general, the Arasbaran region is one of the most beautiful areas regionally, characterized by its stunning mountainous nature and its plains covered by a green carpet of trees and mountain forests, with their peaks often shrouded in fog. This area is an excellent summer refuge for tourists seeking pristine nature and moderate air during the hot season. The mountainous Arasbaran region is similar to the Caucasus, with the Aras River separating them. It is a mountainous area rich in dense and diverse trees, adorned with vast meadows and grasslands, inhabited by tribes who depend on livestock farming for their livelihood.
Accessing the Arasbaran forests is not difficult; the Jolfa-Parsabad road runs through the north of Arasbaran, and the Kalibar-Ashaghlu road crosses from the east. While Arasbaran is a park and an area that attracts climbing and nature enthusiasts and tourists, buses or taxis are not available there. The Arasbaran forests and region are distinguished by features and characteristics that have placed them on the list of the ideal and unique forests and reserves in the world, including their ideal ecological diversity and stunning captivating nature, especially the Makidi forest and valley, as well as the village of Aliabad, which is rich in plant and herb species.
