Kelardasht is a city in and
the capital of Kelardasht District, in Chalus County, Mazandaran Province, Iran.
Originally a farming area, in recent years much of its land was sold in
small lots to build numerous villas which are occupied by summer visitors
trying to escape the heat of Tehran and points further south.
Its attractions mainly consist of its natural beauty including Alamkooh
Mountain (the second tallest peak in Iran (4850 m)), Abbasabad Road, Valasht
lake and cooler climate.
But picnicking and mountain climbing in the area surrounding Rud Barak are
also popular, as well as in the lush Abbasabad Forest nearby.