Sarigol Protected Area

Sarigol Protected Area is the biome of numerous plant, animal, and bird species, considered as one of the most prominent habitats of Iran.

Sarigol Protected Area has an eye-catching nature, which is known as one of the most prominent habitats of Iran, divided into a protected area and a national park. Low altitude hillsides of Sarigol are the largest area of pastures, considered the best home of urial and leopard. The plain of the Sarigol Protected Area is the habitat of 25 gazelle. Since this area includes valleys with the flow of water with different discharges, various plant and animal species are identified that created astonishing landscapes.

• Geographical location:

  Sarigol Protected Area is located in the southwest of Esfarayen, North Khorasan Province. The height difference between the highest and lowest point of this area is about 1800 meters, which created a varied ecosystem. So many plant species of hot and cold climate can grow in the Sarigol Protected Area.

• What species live in Sarigol Protected Area?
  More than 200 animal and plant species have been identified in Sarigol Protected Area. Follow along to find out about the fauna and flora of this Protected Area.
   

  • Mammals of Sarigol Protected area

    Brandt's hedgehog, bat, leopard, wolf, jackal, fox, hyena, marten, European badger, wildcat, Pallas's cat are the prominent mammals of Sarigol Protected area.
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  • Birds of Sarigol Protected area

    Shikra, Pallid harrier, Hen harrier, Booted eagle, vulture, Barbary falcon, and Saker falcon are the prominent birds of Sarigol Protected area.
     

  • Reptiles of Sarigol Protected area

    Lizard, turtle, and snake are the prominent reptiles of Sarigol Protected area.
     

  • plants of Sarigol Protected area

    The Sarigol Protected Area includes various vegetation coverage. The predominant plant species of Sarigol Protected Area are Mugworts, Acantholimon, and Milkvetch. Moreover, Common Dandelion, Yarrow, Mallow, and Acanthophyllum are the other plants of this protected area.

• What is the best time to go?

  You will travel to Esfarāyen and visit Sarigol Protected Area from late April until early August.  

• Getting there?

  Sarigol Protected Area is located southwest of Esfarayen. It takes 43 minutes by car from Esfarayenin to get to this protected area. Remember, you need to start your journey with a local leader.