Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a view of the festive atmosphere on the peak of Mount Tomor, describing this place as a space where faith, tradition and spiritual symbolism have been intertwined for generations.

“A holy place, where faith, tradition and light have become one for generations,” Rama said.

The days of pilgrimage on the peak of Mount Tomor are considered holy days for Bektashi believers and every year they gather thousands of pilgrims from Albania, the Diaspora and different countries of the world.

Believers set up their tents in this area, perform traditional holiday rituals and climb on foot to the top of Mount Tomor.

Mount Tomor has a special significance for the Bektashi community. According to tradition, this mountain is home to the tomb of Abaz Ali, an important figure of the Bektashi faith and part of the Albanian spiritual and cultural tradition.

The pilgrimage to Tomor has become over the years an event that combines the religious dimension with tradition and cultural heritage, attracting thousands of visitors every year. /gj.m/ /a.g/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media views from Mount Tomor. The mountaineering enthusiasts have visited it during these last days of February.

Mount Tomor’s dramatic cliffs and dense forests are heightened by a covering of winter snow which creates a sharp contrast between the icy whiteness and the blue sky.

On Mount Tomor, at an altitude of 2417 m above sea level, there is also the Abaz Aliu Tomb, which is a tourist destination for adventure lovers, observation and of course a sacred place for the believers who go on pilgrimage.

Mount Tomor is located on the east of the city of Berat and northeast of the city of Çorovodë and has the status of a National Park. There is no shortage of sports climbing on the snowy slopes or rafting adventurers in the Osumi canyons.

Descending from the rugged slopes of Mount Tomor, the Osumi River carves its way through a spectacular canyon, creating a premier summer destination popular for hiking and adventure. /k.s/a.f/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared in the social media a view of the Abbas Ali Türbe on Mount Tomor.

“Postcard from Mount Tomor,” Rama wrote.

Abbas Ali Tomb is located on Mount Tomor, which is a tourist destination for adventure lovers, observers and of course for the believers who make pilgrimages.

Mount Tomor lies northeast of the city of Çorovoda, at a distance of about 20-25 km and has the status of a National Park. One can do mountain climbing on the snowy slopes or rafting adventurers in the Osumi canyons.

At the feet of Tomor Mount, there flows the Osumi River, descending from very mountainous terrain and creating its famous canyons, which are very popular, especially during the summer season.

But, not only the canyons, this itinerary also includes several cult objects of the Christian and Bektashi religions as well as monuments of nature and culture. /k.s/j.p/p.s./

The National Agency for Protected Areas shared today in the social media footage of chamois in this park.

“More and more present in the park; we are witnessing a significant increase in the number of individuals of this type”, said the agency.

The moratorium on hunting in Albania has increased the number of chamois in Albania and mainly in this park.

In Tomor Mount National Park, it lives in natural and semi-natural ecosystems with dry grass and rocky habitats. The chamois is protected species in the European document “Directive for settlements II/IV”. /k.s/p.s./

After the group of Hungarian tourists, a few days ago, a group of Belgian tourists visited today the Tomori Mountain National Park.

Berati Regional Administration of Protected Areas said that, “Travel agencies have already started to bring groups of tourists since early April. A group of Belgian tourists, under the guidance of Albania Rafting, visited the Dardha area on Tomor Mountain”.

The tourists followed the trail Zalli i Dardhës- Qafa e Skurrës- Kalaja e Tomorit. This is one of the most popular trails for local and foreign tourists in the area. It is a good start of the season, which has just begun “, emphasized Berat Regional Administration of Protected Areas.

According to it, although Tomori Mountain is already an annual destination, following establishment of hotels, summer will be the main season of tourism.

Tomori Mountain National Park is one of the most popular destinations of domestic and foreign tourists in all seasons, but in the winter season the mountain offers stunning views, offering adventure to tourists even in days of freezing temperatures.

This park extends over an area of ​​24 723 ha and is located east of the museum city of Berat. It is located in 2 large regions such as Berat and Elbasan. It consists of 12 natural monuments, 2 bio-monuments, 10 geo-monuments, as well as 125 natural springs, which surprise the tourists. /k.s/p.s./

During this beginning of the year, Mount Tomori had its visitors to explore the natural beauties that this extraordinary tourist park offers.

Berat Regional Administration of Protected Areas posted photos in the social media showing a group of young people who climbed to the southern top of Tomor Mountain.

The fatigue and sacrifice of walking in the snow, is nothing before the pleasure that Tomor’s beauty gives to you.

Tomori Mountain National Park extends over an area of ​​24 723 ha and is located east of the museum city of Berat. This park is situated in 2 large regions such as Berat and Elbasan.

Tomori National Park consists of 12 natural monuments and 125 natural springs which surprise tourists.

The park has mainly beech forests, pines and alpine pastures, located at an altitude of 1000 to 2000 meters above the sea level./p.s./

The Berat Protected Areas Administration posted images of rare animals that grow in this park such as the brown bear, the wolf and the wildcat.

“Being quiet and in a rich habitat that provides the necessities of life, these animals are growing in numbers from year to year”, said Protected Areas Administration Berat.

The administration called on the citizens to protect the animals from illegal actions that disturb and endanger their lives.

In the National Park “Tomori Mountain” during November were monitored over 30 species of mammals and some animals that for years had not been seen in the forests of our country.

Numerous animals such as brown bear (Ursusarctos), wildcat (Felissilvestris), wild boar (Susscrofa), marten (Martesfoina), fox (Vulpesvulpes), wolf (Canis lupus), roe deer, goat etc., were “captured” by trap cameras in the habitat of Tomori National Park.

The hunting moratorium has led to an increase in wildlife in protected areas in Berat in recent years.

Tomori was declared a national park in 1996 and then in later years, respectively in 2012 and 2019 it has experienced continuous expansion, until it has reached the current area of ​​26,106.2 ha. The predominant height of the park is 800-1000m above the sea level./k.s/j.p/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media views of the new road, which cuts the travel the time and makes easier the movement of numerous visitors to Mount Tomor, but also opens a new perspective for tourism in this blessed area.

“Here’s the new pilgrimage route to the Holy Peak of Tomori”, said Rama.

The road is 23 kilometres long; it cuts into 30 minutes the travel time to the tekke of Abaz Ali, a distance that previously needed about 2 hours.

Meanwhile, all the squares near the tekke have been rehabilitated to create a more suitable environment for all believers, while the new road has turned the area into a tourist attraction./m.m/p.s./

Berat Regional Administration of Protected Areas reported that many tourists from the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Croatia, Slovakia, Germany and even from the Far East, mainly Japan, choose Mount Tomorri among their destinations.

Recently, a group of motorcyclists from the Czech Republic visited the Tomorri Mountain National Park.

The rare beauties offered by the landscape, high peaks, hones, valleys and the immense greenery that makes Mount Tomorri one of the unique mountain tourism destinations, were also visited by a couple of Moroccans and German tourists.

During these hot summer days, a group of tourists from Denmark, accompanied by local tour operators visited this national park with the highest peak 2416 meters.

Meanwhile, the road to Tomorri Mountain is taking shape day by day. It will cut the travel time of the countless visitors to the Holy Peak, but also will open a new perspective for the tourism of this area./p.s./

“Countless efforts continue so that to isolate the fire on Mount Tomor. Intervention from the air has yielded fruit making it possible for us to intervene with ground forces to isolate the fire in the northern part of the mount. This would significantly reduce its spread in the area. The strong wind and the very rugged mountainous terrain do not favour us at all, but we will not stop “, it is said in the announcement of the Regional Administration of Protected Areas Berat./p.s./