Nazhvan Location

Located in the west of Isfahan, Nazhvan Forest Park consists of several gardens and has fortunately survived from the urban development. This area of 1200 hectares is on the bank of Zayanderud River. Nazhvan Park is considered as the second natural heritage of Isfahan city after Zayanderud River. The name “Nazhvan” is made up of two parts, “Nazh” and “Van”, together they imply a place full of poplar and spruce, one can only imagine the miraculous view they create in the spring, which is also the best season to visit this park. The unique scenery that these trees create next to the river has attracted not only the local people, but also tourists. Plus people enjoy spending time here refreshing, exercising, and having picnics.

Tourist Facilities in Nazhvan

Despite its name, Nazhvan Park is not just a garden, it has some particular facilities including Birds Graden, Butterflies Collection, Chairlift, Isfahan Aquarium, Reptiles Graden, a horse riding facility, a swimming pool, a water park for kids, etc. The Birds Garden was created in this spectacular garden in 1997 and is home to more than 3500 species of birds. It takes about one to two hours to visit all the parts of this 55000-square-meter garden. The Butterflies Collection is about 2000 square meters and has around 2200 kinds of butterfly next to more than 100 types of plants and flowers. A ride on Nazhvan Chairlift, especially in the sunset, is an experience you will definitely never forget. With a height of 24 meters, this facility is built over the park giving its riders enjoyable memories. Isfahan Aquarium consists of 30 aquariums and a tunnel aquarium with a length of 30 meters (the first tunnel aquarium in Iran). In addition the whole facility is 3500 square meters and contains many fish and sea creatures from 5 different continents.

Other Activities

Aside from the fun activities one can also rent a bike and ride alongside the Zayanderud River, ride a horse, walk alongside the river, and go boating. You can take a bus or taxi to get to this part of the city and there will not be any problems to find it since the city is full of signs directing you to this place. Isfahan is a historical city and most people just get lost in all the monuments but sometimes they need to see the nature of a place too, Nazvan Forest Parks creates this great opportunity for you.