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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 февраля 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 Кваква, Жёлтая цапля, Обыкновенный зимородок and Озерная чайка. During the spring you can find Тювик, Иволга and different migrating warblers such as Славка-черноголовка and Бледная пересмешка. In the winter, thrushes come to the garden, including Певчий дрозд, Чернозобый дрозд and Белобровик.

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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