Lavij is a verdant and scenic village in Nur County, Mazandaran Province. Located on the slopes of the Alborz Mountains and close to the city of Chamestan, it lies within a charming highland area. Behbonak village is part of this beautiful region, nestled within Lavij.
Lavij’s history stretches back over 2,000 years, evidenced by a pre-Islamic inscription discovered in the area. Among its ancient relics is a structure believed to have been a fire temple, perched on a hill above the district.
The village cemetery, featuring graves known as “Gabr Graves,” reflects another facet of its long history.
Ecologically, the Lavij district is renowned for its stunning landscapes and vast greenery, making it a prominent tourist destination within the Hyrcanian forests and one of Iran’s natural treasures.
