Garmaglu valley is a deep and narrow valley in the western Alamut of Qazvin province. This valley is located near Gazerkhan village and on the way to Alamut Castle.
Garmaglu valley has become one of the popular natural attractions in Qazvin province due to its high and rocky walls and the river that flows in its bottom.
The attractions of Garmaglu Valley:
Pristine and untouched nature: Garmaglu Valley is one of the places that still preserves its pristine and untouched nature. In this valley, you can see tall trees, wild plants and various animals.
Khoroshan River: The river that flows in the bottom of Garmaglu Valley, originates from Alamut Mountains and flows into Shahroud River. This river is very roaring in spring and summer and gives a special beauty to the valley.
Suspension Bridge: In 2015, a suspension bridge was built at a height of 100 meters from the bottom of Garmaglu Valley. This bridge is one of the new attractions of Garmaglu Valley, which has been welcomed by many tourists.
Alamut Castle: Alamut Castle is located near Garmaglu Valley. This castle was the capital of the Ismaili sect during the time of Hasan Sabah, the leader of the Ismaili sect.
The best time to travel to Garmaglu Valley:
The best time to travel to Garmaglu Valley is spring and summer. In these seasons, the weather in the valley is mild and pleasant, and the river is roaring.
Access route to Garmaglu Valley:
To access the Garmaglu valley, you must go to Qazvin province and then to the western city of Alamut. It is about 10 kilometers from the western city of Alamut to the Garmaglu Valley, which must be traveled by car.