FIROOZKOOH with enjoyable shrines and entertainments is a good choice for holydays

Maybe you do not expect in a report that is supposed to be given about the holy shrine of Imamzadeh Esmaeil (Peace be upon) in town of FEROZKOH, we talk about the oldness of this city as well as its ancient hills; a city that most of experts believe that most of myths and events of ancient Persian have happened in that city for example, the tale of Faridoon and Zahack. FEROZKOH city , including fantastic nature , has many lakes and natural perspectives and hosted more than 40 holy shrines as well as Imamzadeh. Among them, the holy shrine of Imamzadeh Esmaeil which is known as the most popular one, have always been a panacea for the poor , the oppressed and those in need and some, only undergone the pilgrimage hardships to respect him. Follow us in a far away pilgrimage to the shrine of Imam Zadeh.

A martyr in the heart of the mountain:

FEROZKOH is located on the North- Eastern of Tehran province. As soon as you enter the city , if follow your heart at the heart of the old part of the city you see a mountain where the resources of white grave river invites you to a delighted rest house which by its golden domes attracts the hearts of the passers. The Holy shrine of Imamzadeh Esmaeil is nearby a city that was old position of ancient Firoozkooh. Perhaps the old vestiges of the walls seen opposing to Imamzadeh and is as old as 500 years, not to be irrelative to this area. It is said, that the primary architect of the shrine of Imamzadeh Ismael goes back to 6th century and during history has undergone several changes. If you talk with the elders of this city, they would tell you about a simple shrine in his area which had narrow corridors with some dome-shaped rooms. Nearly, 33 years before by destroying that ancient place, a new modern double-floor architect with more space was constructed in its position. The architect is simple and rectangular shape and a gilded metal covered the shrine of Imamzadeh Esmaeil. In recent years, mirroring the inner layout out of Imamzadeh and its roof has given a particular beauty to the architect. The simple beauty dome-shaped which installed since 10 years later around the entrance of the door of the shrine has doubled the shrines' beauty. Around the main door of Imamzadeh, spaces with rocky layout has been built to help the visitors but, the shadow of these rocky buildings are not as enjoyable as those of …… trees opposing the shrine. It is enough to stop and have a look at old trees which are as old as 500 years and years ago that there were no such constructions only visitors enjoyed the tomb and the cool of these trees' shadow. If you pay attention some steps on the southward of the tomb of Imam Zadeh Ismael, you would see a water source is gushing out that this digestive water not only during whole the year suffices trees but, all the pilgrims of Imamzadeh. Now, it is your turn; take ablution by this pure water and recourse to his man but remember that the moments you gazed at that golden dome and praying God, at the middle of your pray, open a share for those in need, too.

A guest who didn’t get to his destination

According to the narrated tales which is told by the people of Firooz Kooh, Imam Zadeh Ismael is the brother of Imam Reza (Peace be upon). It is told that Imam Zadeh Ismael On his young time, when got aware of the Shia's upheaval in area of Tabarestan and following it settlement of Zaydie, aiming to help this group were settled. When the news of Imam Zadeh Ismael heard by Bani Abbas rulers, because they feared the increasing power of Shias, they thought to plot against them. Therefore, in this rest house, they surrounded Imam Zadeh Ismael and after a heavy fight he achieved martyrdom and at the downhill of FEROZKOH his body was buried. Years later that the Shias upheaval ended to prosperity and government and velayat of Tabarestan given to Shias , the lovers of prophesy dynasty by building a tomb on the cemetery of Imam Zadeh Ismael ended to loneliness of this great holy and gentleman.

How do we do?

FIROZKOH is located on the east end of Tehran Province and 120 km from the city of Tehran. The enthusiasts of Ismail RA shrine visitors to reach FIROZKOH do not have a difficult way ahead. Fortunately, there is both rail travel and a road trip to this city. If you are from those people who the sweet memories of the travel by the train is more than the difficulties and the length of such trips is kept in your mind then everything is already prepared for you . The train line of Tehran – to Gorgan that every morning leaves at 5 : 30 from Tehran , after four hours travel stops in FIROZKOH. In the route of Tehran to FEROZKOH there are many beautiful villages such as Atashoon , Zarin Dasht Khamde and Tehran – Gorgan that by passing by some of these villages presents scenic beauty to its passengers . Choosing a rail travel in terms of cost would be economical, but if you 're from those who would like to reach the destination sooner , you must get to the terminal of East and there the taxis of Tehran - FIROZKOH are waiting for you so, your travel by these taxis will be one and a half hours. But our proposal to you is to travel by terminal buses that neither take you much time nor empty your pocket so that you feel short of money to buy souvenirs for this, it is enough to get yourself to terminal of East and become the passenger of bus line of Tehran - FIROZKOH . These buses get you to your destination for two hours so, by this choice, you can save so much money that when returning you take a glass of honey as the famous FIROZKOH souvenir, for your family and friends.

Go After the pilgrimage;

FIROZKOH city, with many natural attractions such as spas, the plains, mountains, rivers, and more than 135 monuments and cultural is one of the best options to spend the holiday. We have introduced you three of these attractions to you.

Vashi Valley

the tall mountain of Vashi has located in the 4 km on the northern part of the Jeliz Jand village of (One of the beautiful area with good weather conditions). On this mountain, there is a natural valley that there is a river flowing in it which is known as Washi Valley or according to the villagers Savashi. Whatever attracts our eyes beside the natural attractions of this valley is a prominent construction with high 1 / 5 meters height from the river level with 6 * 7 meters in the middle of this passage is in mountain on the right side of the mountain. On the upper part of this outstanding inscription which is in the form of a square frame in a closed cadres , four rows at the bottom of four and rows of marginal has been carved that contains poems describing the events related to Fat Ali Shah king . The decorators of these lines are holy Quran and verses that with black paint have decorated on them. In another part of this work, the picture of Fat Ali Shah, along with Abbas Mirza and a number of porters with hunting gear had been carved, too. Some say we should discover the mystery of making this prominent inscription in meeting of Fat Ali Shah from Persepolis and the role of Rostam during his sojourn in Fars. The selection of this prominent inscription has been very cleverly that’s why, by being placed under that rock, the penetration of rain and snow rarely occur and also to be narrow and dark has also been a barrier to the sun rays. The sun just two hours during the day shines on this outstanding inscription however, from other attractions of this area is a waterfall which has been located in Washi valley and its height reaches to 8 meter which is regarded as the beautiful scenery of Hable stream. So, the seasons of spring and summer are the best time to travel to Washi region.

Bornick cave:

To visit Burnick cave, you must go up to 23 km to south - west of FIROZKOH city. The cave is located up to 6 km away from the beautiful village of Herande and in the mountainous ups and downs in the naming Burney or bourniq. If in the road of damavand - FIROZKOH before reaching the Nemrood tunnel you divert your pass toward village of Herande after passing through the village near the heights beside the river you get to the cave which is located at height of 1950 meters above sea level and the cave entrance of is 15 * 10 meters and its height is 6 meters.
Bournick cave has consisted of three huge halls and above all and over each of the rooms the rifts are or deep rifts are seen. The deep rifts on this roofs shows that they are many years old. The existence of broken crockery parts scattered in the level of the outer cavern of Bournick cave is the best sign for humans in the course of history in the cave. The walls in the cave is laden with drops of cabbages flowers , pea , white , and purple that gives specific beauty to the cave and lighting on them can double the beauty of the cave.

The mineral water of Khamde streams:

At 15 km at Tehran road - FIROZKOH and along the river and on the outskirts of the khamde village a mineral water stream exists which is known as the name of the villages' stream. In the spring and summer, many people with doctors' recommendations go to FIROZKOH in order to use the water of this spring for treating their diseases. The water of this spring is useful in the treatment of bones diseases, and skin diseases and yellowing. A large cement pool which is built beside of this spring has made using it easier for the clients. For the convenience of the passengers, in the spring and summer camps are predicted in the vicinity of the fountain tents for the settlement of patients and tourists. If you want to stay here for a long time and use this mineral stream, don’t worry about your accommodations because residential houses, in the village of Khemde, are given to you as renting houses.