Iranian deserts

Day three: foreign tour operators experience the majesty of Varzaneh Desert

2025-02-22 16:34

By Afshin Majlesi

Day three: foreign tour operators experience the majesty of Varzaneh Desert

ISFAHAN- On Friday, after two and a half unforgettable days exploring the historical wonders of Isfahan, it was time for the 100 tour operators from 25 countries to embark on a new adventure: a journey to the captivating Varzaneh Desert.

2024-10-13 17:46

By Seyedhossein Hosseiniseddiq

A relic of Karizi civilization

This is a photo of a carbide lamp. A lamp that was linked to our great and ancient civilization, which was founded on Karizs (or aqueducts, a way that is dug underground to direct underground water to the surface of the earth).

2024-08-19 17:49

Maranjab Desert: where golden dunes meet ancient stories

TEHRAN – Having breathtaking landscapes, historical landmarks, and natural wonders, Maranjab Desert offers a diverse array of experiences for sightseers, adventure seekers, history buffs, and nature lovers alike.

2024-03-09 17:16

Messier marathon brings amateur astronomers to Iran’s central desert edge

TEHRAN – On March 7 and 8, tens of amateur astronomers gathered under a dark starry sky on the edge of Iran’s central desert to observe the annual Messier marathon, famed as the country’s biggest astronomical event.

2023-12-18 17:14

Qanat: ancient marvel for water access, air conditioning and refrigeration

TEHRAN - With roots tracing back over 3,000 years, the qanat stands as an astounding engineering feat that ancient Iranians used as an enduring solution to easily obtainable water.

2023-12-11 16:45

Beyond a metropolis: Tehran’s snowy escapes for powder chasers

TEHRAN – Iran is a country of remarkable contrasts. While it is renowned for having serene deserts that dazzle under the scorching sun, when winter reaches, a different facet of the ancient country emerges.

2023-11-11 17:38

100 Ecotourism Trails of Iran gets English translation

TEHRAN – An English version of the book “100 Ecotourism Trails of Iran” has been published for lovers of the natural heritage of the country.

Dune diving and star gazing: reveling in the enigmatic beauty of Iranian deserts

2023-05-27 18:47

By Afshin Majlesi

Dune diving and star gazing: reveling in the enigmatic beauty of Iranian deserts

TEHRAN - From hiking through colossal dunes of polychromatic sand to gazing at the stars on a flawlessly clear night, a desert vacation may be a unique life experience.

2023-05-08 21:00

50,000 sightseers visit UNESCO-designated garden in two days

TEHRAN – On May 4 and 5, over 50,000 sightseers paid visits to the UNESCO-registered Fin Garden situated near the oasis city of Kashan on the margins of the central Iranian desert.

2023-03-13 20:30

400-year-old caravanserai prepares to open doors to sightseers

TEHRAN – The newly restored Mayamey caravanserai is getting ready to open doors in Noruz, which marks the arrival of the Persian New Year.

2023-02-25 18:34

Bafq potential gateway for desert tourism

TEHRAN – The oasis city of Bafaq has a high capacity to become a hub for desert tourism in Iran.

2023-02-15 18:59

Kashan: desert city of rose-water and atmospheric places

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan, which sits where Iran’s vast desert, Dasht-e Kavir, begins, has long been famed for its traditional rose-water destinations, atmospheric places, and hospitable people.