Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Westbound savaris use Imam Khomeini Sq. Eastbound (from Basij Sq) you'll usually
have to change savaris in Tonekabon (aka Shahsavar) for Chalus via Abbasabad where a
forest road short-cuts to Kelardasht.
Chalus & Noshahrرهشون و سولاچ
0191 / POP 83,000 / ELEV -15M
Of these twin towns, Noshahr (Nowshahr) is the more attractive, with palm trees, mani-
cured gardens and a neat little bazaar around central Azadi Sq. The main reason to come
is to use the spectacular Chalus-Karaj road that starts at Mo'allem Sq in Chalus (marked
by a tall telephone mast). From this square, 17 Shahrivar St leads west across a bridge into
central Chalus while Noshahr Blvd leads east passing the Malek and Kourosh Hotels
(2km) and airport (4km) before reaching central Noshahr (6km) at Jameh Mosque Sq. Az-
adi Sq is a block further.
Sleeping & Eating
Hotel Malek$$
( 222 4107; Oshahr Blvd, Chalus; s/d/tr/ste US$20/30/40/80; )
Stylish
rooms have pleasing decor, bathrooms and good-sized double beds. Suites have playful
modernist furniture. The outdoor pool operates summer only. The hip
restaurant
(
noon-3.30pm, 8-11pm)
has a fine menu (in English) ranging from steaks and fish dishes
(US$5 to US$7) to
mirza ghasemi
(US$2).
HOTEL
Shahlizar Hotel$$
( 325 0001; fax 323 2090; Azadi Sq, Noshahr; tw US$18-30; )
Comfortable, cosy
rooms have cutesy straw bows decorating their doors. Manager Maziyar speaks some
English and is keen to show guests the beautiful views (to mountains and port) from the
5th-floor rooftop (no lift). It's conveniently positioned right at the heart of Noshahr.
HOTEL
HOTEL
Kourosh Hotel$$
( 222 3940; fax 222 4174; Noshahr Blvd, Chalus; tw US$25-50; )
Across the
road from the Malek, rooms here have pine-fresh interiors, there's a courtyard cafe, trendy
coffee shop, fitness room, sauna and small pool.
