Kaleybar Babak Castle

One of the historical fortresses of Iran is located in the mountainous heights of East Azerbaijan. Babak Castle, Revolution Castle or Babak Fortress, is a relic of the Iranian struggle against the Arab caliphs. A castle with many wonders, which locates on an altitude of 2300 meters high, which caused this castle to be in a strategic position and an invincible fortress. You can start visiting Babak Fort from Tabriz or Ahar and visit the tourist sights of Tabriz. Travel to Tabriz, take a tour of the old bazaar of Ahar and go to Kaleybar. This city is where the Arasbaran forest starts.

Kaleybar Tabriz Castle, Iransense Travel Agency
Kaleybar Tabriz

Historical Babak castle Ruins

Babak Castle locates 50 km from the city of Ahar in East Azerbaijan in the Kaleybar region on a high mountain at an altitude of 2300 meters. There are valleys at a depth of 400 to 600 meters on each side, so that only one way to reach the fort There are narrow and impassable. Although the route from Kaleybar is not more than 3 km, but it has dangerous passes that make it difficult to cross.

Before reaching the main gate and entering this solid building, you must pass a corridor made of natural stone. Only one person can cross it. In this passage, which is 200 m. away from the castle corridor, you can watch how beautiful the castle is! Seeing the strange location of the castle, you will be surprised by the emotion.

A View Of Babak Castle,Iransense Travel Agency
Babak Castle

Arasbaran Jungle North Iran

To visit Babak Castle, you can start your trip from Tabriz or Ahar. You can see the sights of Tabriz and the old market of Ahar and then go to Kaleybar. Because this city is where the Arasbaran forest starts. You can also spend the night in Kaleybar and leave for the castle early in the morning. From Kaleybar, if you walk towards the castle, Shahsavan nomads and their tents are also on your way.

When you reach the top of Babak castle, a unique view awaits you around. The main attractive part is the grandeur of the castle and the winding path to reach it. The only access to the castle is through the main gate. It is impossible to reach the castle from the mountains.

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