Balangestan

For the village in Bushehr Province, see Balangestan, Bushehr.
Ghalaeh Balangestan or Balangestan Castle قلعه بالنگستان فداغ

Balangestan (Persian: بالنگستان‎‎) is a garden and castle about 8 km (5.0 mi) north of Fedagh (Fidaq) in an area of good weather. Fedagh is one of the villages of Larestan County in the Fars Province of Iran. Balangestan is a noted tourist attraction with a service station, picnic area and free access.[1][2][3]

Balangestan mountain

Balangestan mountain is a continuation of the south Zagros Mountains. It is one of the tallest mountains in Larestan.

There are some trees and plants such as lotus, Persian turpentine tree, garden thyme and pennyroyal on the mountain that are irrigated by a local fountain. There is also animals like hyena, wolf, porcupine and rabbit on the mountain.[1][1][3]

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 Balangestan Garden
  2. ↑ Balangestan Garden - Garden near Fedagh, Fars, Iran
  3. 1 2 Balangestan Castle - Castle in Fedagh, Fars, Iran

Coordinates: 27°39′07″N 053°35′31″E / 27.65194°N 53.59194°E / 27.65194; 53.59194

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