Andaj River valley is located in the northeastern part of Alamut region of Qazvin. The name of this valley and its river is derived from the title of a large village of the same name at the end of this valley.
Andaj village is located in Rudbar section of Alamut, Qazvin city, 15 km from Moallem Kalayeh city and 80 km from Qazvin.
Andaj village is located with geographical coordinates of 50 degrees and 25 minutes and 45 seconds east longitude and 36 degrees and 27 minutes and 55 seconds north latitude.
This village is limited from the north to Pashteh mountain, from the east and northeast to Sato mountain and Taro valley, from the north and northwest to Dimian mountain (field) and Chakan valley and from the southeast to Qalehchal mountain.
Andaj village is limited to Kochnan village from the north, Dek village from the west, Tavan Vakhshkhal village from the east and Kandan Sar village from the south.
The income of the people of Andaj village is provided through agriculture and animal husbandry. Beekeeping and production of handicrafts such as baskets and felt are also common in the village. The agricultural and garden lands of the village are cultivated by irrigation method. Rice, wheat, barley and alfalfa are the village crops. A variety of garden and tree fruits include cherries, sour cherries, apricots, walnuts, apples and pears.
Andaj mountain village has a concentrated residential texture. The architecture of the houses in this village is influenced by the natural conditions and the type of economic and livelihood activities of the residents. In all houses there are storage spaces, stalls, fodder storage, bedrooms and reception. The roofs of the houses are flat. In the old part of the village, stone, mud, clay and wood materials have been used. In the construction of new houses, iron, cement and brick materials have been used.
High mountains, amazing cliffs, beautiful valleys, freshness and tranquility of the Andaj River, show the beautiful face of the pristine nature of the village. The natural attractions of the village are a beautiful and unique complex that attracts people with taste.
Adjacent to the huge cliffs and the Andaj River valley, it depicts the beautiful face of pristine nature and also has special geological conditions for enthusiasts.
Distance from the village to the center of the province (km): 80
Distance from the village to the nearest town (km): 15
Number of households 38:
Total population: 110
Majority religion: Muslim
Type and quality of communication road: up to Andj asphalt side road
There is no post office
There is no telecommunication office
There is no public access to the Internet
ICT office access:: does not exist
The best time to visit the natural attractions of this province: spring, summer and autumn
