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National Botanical Garden of Iran

Tehran  >  Iran

The National Botanical Garden of Iran is a prime destination for birdwatching, offering a diverse natural habitat spread across 150 hectares in Tehran.

Added* by Mitra Daneshvar
Most recent update 1 února 2025

Description

Designed to replicate various ecosystems, the National Botanical Garden of Iran features forests, wetlands, and meadows that attract a wide range of bird species. One of the ponds is a good place to see kvakoš noční, volavka vlasatá, ledňáček říční and racek chechtavý. During the spring you can find krahujec šikra, Žluva hajní and different migrating warblers such as pěnice černohlavá and sedmihlásek šedý. In the winter, thrushes come to the garden, including drozd zpěvný, drozd černohrdlý and drozd cvrčala.

Details

Access

The National Botanical Garden of Iran is situated just a few kilometers west of Tehran, making it easily accessible by metro. To get there, take the Tehran-Karaj Metro and exit at Iran-Khodro Station. From the station, you can either walk for about 35 minutes or take a taxi for a quicker trip. Exploring the entire garden on foot takes approximately 2 to 3 hours, allowing you to fully enjoy its diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Pond , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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