TEHRAN – Galikesh county, situated in the eastern part of Golestan province, has seen a surge in tourism during the first quarter of the current Persian year (started on March 20). 

Galikesh registered some 20,000 overnight stays and more than 100,000 visits to its historical, cultural, and touristic attractions. 
“The accommodation figures include 1,000 guests in hotels, 1,300 in guesthouses, 700 in motels, 2,000 in private homes, 9,000 in informal lodgings, 3,000 in eco-lodges,” a local official in charge of tourism brought to light, adding that the remainder spent the night in temporary accommodation units across the county.
In his final words, Rezaqi reported that there were also 100,460 visits to the county’s attractions, including historical sites, and natural and man-made wonders, reflecting the region’s growing appeal and successful management of travel services.

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