Aladaglar Mountains

The climatic and geographical diversity of Iran is so great that it is possible to find all types of attractions that exist around the world, including cold regions, dry and burning deserts, wetlands with numerous plant and animal species, uninhabited areas, all kinds of valleys, caves, foothills and plains. This variety of attractions can make every tourist with any taste enjoy visiting Iran and its incredible nature.

Aladaghlar Mountains of Iran are famous for their diverse and strange colors. These mountains are located in the two provinces of Zanjan and East Azarbaijan, and passing through the busy highway from Zanjan to Tabriz has made it easy for everyone to access them.

There are also mountains named “Aladaghlar” in the southern regions of Türkiye and perhaps this similarity in name has caused the Aladaghlar mountains of Iran to be less well-known to foreign tourists. However, the beautiful view of these mountains is one of the rarest natural landscapes in the world.

Features of Aladaghlar Mountains

Zanjan and East Azarbaijan provinces are located in the northern part of Iran and adjacent to each other. Due to their geographical location, these two provinces have a milder climate than many regions of Iran. There are several volcanic peaks in these two provinces that have been inactive for years. There are also many glacial lakes in the highlands of this region. However, Aladaghlar Mountains - with such colors as green, red, yellow, white, and orange, which stand out like a work of art - are the most outstanding and must-see tourist attraction of these two provinces.

According to experts, like China’s Zhangye mountains, Aladaghlar Mountains of Iran have, as a result of the compression and oxidation of minerals and sandstones, turned into different colors over millions of years.

The Feeling of Being on Another Planet!

Aladaghlar is like a rainbow that has appeared on the earth and not in the sky. For this reason, many tourists consider being in the middle of these mountains a good opportunity for photography and recording their moments in the region. The variety of colors of these mountains, which in some areas become more apparent for being in contrast with the colors of the adjacent layers, creates an otherworldly atmosphere, making one feel as if he or she has travelled to another planet.

With streams flowing in the heart of the mountains during the rainy seasons, the contrast between the running water and the multi-colored bed of these steams becomes indescribable. Also, the rains on these mountains make the various colors of different layers more transparent and visiting them more pleasant. By the same token, the reflection of sunlight on the body of these mountains is also spectacular. Aladaghlar Mountains can, therefore, be described as a landscape that has many beauties to flaunt about.

Where Are Aladaghlar Mountains Exactly Located?

These mountains cover a total of about 70 square kilometers of Zanjan and East Azarbaijan provinces. They start in Khajeh (Heris) County, 25 km northeast of Tabriz, and continue until Ahar. Another part these mountains extends to Miyahen in the southeast of Tabriz. Traveling on the Tabriz to Zanjan highway makes it possible to see parts of these mountains. Aladaghlar Mountains can also be seen in Mahneshan County of Zanjan Province.

The climatic and geographical diversity of Iran is so great that it is possible to find all types of attractions that exist around the world, including cold regions, dry and burning deserts, wetlands with numerous plant and animal species, uninhabited areas, all kinds of valleys, caves, foothills and plains.