The Great Rudkhan Castle

This amazing castle is known as the Roodkhan Castle is known to be another historical site in Iran that you need to visit for sure.  The Roodkhan castle is located in another great and beautiful site in Iran such as the mesmerizing province of Gilan.

The Roodkhan castle is considered to be a spectacular one which you will find just about 20 km on the southwestern part of Foman close to the Rudkhan village just slightly above the Heydar Alat region.

Not to forget the castle is located right in the centre of the forest which is dense and has tall and magnificent trees in it. We hope now you can imagine how great and mesmerizing the entire view is all about.

We should also add that the height of this historical castle is something around 655 and 715 meters just above sea level. 

We hope you got an overall picture of how the site looks. Do not worry we will tell you everything in detail regarding the Roodkhan castle further in the content. So glue your eyes to the screen and read till the end to understand better and be able to plan your trip accordingly. 

How Can We Go to The Roodkhan Castle? 

Well once you are already interested in Roodkhan Castle, then you will need to know the access route as well. Right after you pass through the Melskam and then the Seyedabad you will have to travel for about 21 km from Foman and then you will see a parking lot that belongs to the Roodkhan castle. Fortunately, or unfortunately, there are stairs that you need to climb to reach the castle. 

Keep in mind that the actual distance from this historical castle to the capital is something around five hours and a half and from it to Rasht it is around one hour and fifteen minutes and finally to Masuleh it takes the same amount.

According to some people as they heard the name of this beautiful castle for the first time they were scared and thought of a mysterious place. Though there are some strange stories told by the locals and even the visitors regarding the Roodkhan castle that are at times not even related to the structure of the castle at all.

Did you know that back in history we can see that castles were made as strong fortresses in order to defend against enemies? This castle that we are talking about also has been made the same way but people believe that there are jinn and spirits living in the castle. These are just stories told by the locals so pay no serious attention and pay a visit to the castle and see this beauty from close.

Now you may be curious to know what was the reason behind its name Roodkhan Castle. Well, you should know that there is a river that is called Rakhon and it flows close to the castle and it is on its right side. This is why the castle is named Rudkhan or Roodkhan Castle.

The castle itself was known as Rodgan or Rogan in the history ages ago which meant the fortress by the river. Now you know the reason behind the name of the castle.  Isn't it already tempting you to go and visit the Roodkhan castle?

How Many Steps Does It Take? 

This is a question that many ask due to many reasons such as safety, or comfort as not all are able to climb as many stairs as the castle has.

Unfortunately, the castle has about 1600 stairs that you will have to climb in order to reach the Roodkhan castle. These stairs are built nearly for tourists to climb as the initial stairs were old and are now under the soil due to the excavation of the walls and the tower. The old stairs were around 935 and the new ones are slightly more.

Other Sites in The Area

Apart from the Roodkhan castle, you can even visit the Roodkhan bazaar as well which is located ahead of the parking lot in the same vicinity. The bazaar may remind you of Chinese and Korean houses. You can wear beautiful colorful dresses such as the Gilki clothes and capture pictures to have memories worth cherishing forever. 

When Is the Best Time to Visit the Roodkhan Castle? 

To see heaven on earth, the Roodkhan castle is beautiful at its best in the spring. The castle is beautiful and surrounded by green trees, and the sound of the flowing river is a magical feeling. In summer the Roodkhan castle welcomes all the tourists to it with its arms open as they go to the heart of the Fomen.

In the end, the main goal is to visit the Roodkhan castle and see the castle to know about our history and ancestors. 

Keep in mind, as the castle is on great heights hence in winter it gets really cold, and has heavy snowfall which makes it a bit dangerous and risky for travelers. Hence now that you know the best time to visit the Roodkhan castle, plan your trip in the middle month that will give you more beauty and pleasure.

You can add more fun and flavor to your trip by staying in a tent or camping while you are in the Roodkhan castle. It has a lot of fun and excitement behind it. If you do not like camping and staying in a tent, then you can go ahead and stay in the nearby accommodation places and enjoy the houses and villas there. The Roodkhan Castle is open from 8 a.m. in the morning to 6 p.m. in the evening. The ticket prices are not high and it is very affordable and picket friendly for all to be able to pay and visit this historical site. 

You can further find such amazing yet historical sites in Iran on the official website of Lootke.com. Go ahead and read about the other worthy sites in Iran that you can visit and create memories. 

Make sure you enjoy as much as you can, and add more fun to your trip.