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The pearl of the Caspian sea, this green town is stand
on
the Caspian sea with magneficent views over sea in the north and Alborz
(Elbruz)
mountains in the south. Bandare Gaz is one of the oldest towns in
the
region. The fomer name of Bandare Gaz was Ken
âre . District Population: 45705 |
Town hall of
Bandare Gaz |
The Lighthouse |
Bandare Gaz |
Bandare Gaz in Iran |
Prime Attractions: There are some historical and holy places in and around this beautiful and old town. The remains of Mâr Castle, Qadim/Bâstâni Castleand Arus Castle Mâr Castle (Mâ r Dež/- Qa'le ) is located some km SW town and south eastern village Liv âne š arqi, Qadim/Bâstâni Castle (Deže Bâ stâni or Qadim Qa'le) some km SE town and northern village Sar mahale and Arus Castle (Arus Dež /- Qa'le ) some km SE town and southern village Gol afrâ . The remains of Jâre Kolbâd defensing wall: Keeping out the barbarous Turkmans, Mohamad Xân let build up this emayzing several kilometers wall with nine towers, between the great Alborz mountains in the south and the Caspian Sea in the north. J âre kolbâd wall is situated some kilometers SW Bandare Gaz, between villages Hašt Tike and Kohne Kolbâ . See map. The shrinse of Emâmzâde Habibolâ, -Alirezâ> , -Sart âq and -sepidâl The shrinse of Emâ mzade Habibolâ in Nowkande (8 km SW the town), Emâmzâde Alirez â, Emâmzâde Sartâq (8 km SE Bandare Gaz) and Emâmzâde sepidcâl (c.20 km southern Bandare Gaz ) are worth seeing. See map . The ruines of the ancient "Fire tempel" ( Âtaškade): You find Âtaškade , c.13 km SW of Bandare Gaz, a few km south eastern village Kohneh Kolbâd . Âtaškade shows evidence of having been Zarotostrian at one time. See map. Thurseday market. The beach and quay in harbor. Excursions: Totestân forest & well of Bolbol Cešme: The quite and beautiful forest of Totest ân is situated only a few km SW Bandare Gaz. Qolqole well This emayzing well is located on the south of town, about 20 km away from Gaz village to Râdkân village. Tuskâ spring : with a very beautiful scenery, located on the south of the town . The Beach Quiet, secluded, beautiful, this enchanting sandy beach 5 km western town is one of the most beautiful beaches in this region. This beautiful stretch of sand is the best locale for a relaxed evening. The Bandar Gaz beach is a popular picnic spot of the local people. Getting there: The easiest way reaching these attractions is to charter a car from Bandar Gaz. You can even get arranged trips to these attractions, by contacting some travel agency in Bandare Gaz or Gorgân. Banks & post Post Office: Close to Jenat Park, Bandare Gaz Travel
information There are also daily minibuses from Gorgân (44 km). |