Kandelous

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  • Accessible tourism initiatives implemented in Kandelous village, northern Iran 2025-05-17 15:47

    Kandelous village in northern Iran implements accessible tourism measures

    TEHRAN - Kandelous village in Mazandaran province has become one of Iran’s pioneering rural destinations to successfully implement “accessible tourism” initiatives, according to Mehdi Es’haqi, the deputy provincial tourism chief.

  • Kandelous: where ancient roots meet a sustainable future  2025-05-10 23:43

    Photo: Afshin Majlesi

    Kandelous: where ancient roots meet a sustainable future 

    A photo collection captures scenes from the ancient village of Kandelous in northern Iran, May 8, 2025.   Nestled in the heart of the Alborz mountain range and just 35 kilometers from the Caspian Sea, Kandelous offers a striking blend of natural beauty and cultural depth.  The ancient village has been nominated for the UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages label – an honor awarded to rural destinations that embody cultural heritage, environmental responsibility, and inclusive development. 

  • Photo depicts a scene from “Mina and the Leopard”, an outdoor play performed by a local troupe for visitors to the village of Kandelous, in Mazandaran province, northern Iran, May 7, 2025. 2025-05-10 17:52

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Iran’s Kandelous turns folk tale into a tourism asset

    KANDELOUS (Mazandaran province) - The bizarre tale of “Mina and the Leopard” is a cherished oral legend from the village of Kandelous, nestled in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province.

  • Preserving the past, building the future: Kandelous and the path to sustainable tourism 2025-05-09 17:21

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Preserving the past, building the future: Kandelous and the path to sustainable tourism

    KANDELOUS (Mazandaran province) – Nestled in the heart of Iran’s Alborz mountain range and just 35 kilometers from the Caspian Sea, the ancient village of Kandelous offers an authentic rural escape for those in search of tradition, tranquility, and natural beauty.

  • A view of Kandelous village in northern Iran 2025-04-25 16:55

    Kandelous: a living museum of history, nature, and cultural preservation

    TEHRAN - Nestled in the breathtaking Mazandaran province, northern Iran, Kandelous village stands as a testament to the country’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.