Top-Rated Natural Attractions in Iran 2024

Orumieh Lake
in Urmia City

Orumieh Lake

The province of West Azarbayjan has the largest lake of Iran in its territory, known as Lake Orumieh. This lake is at an altitude of 1,267 m. from the sea level, with a length of 130-140 ... MORE

The province of West Azarbayjan has the largest lake of Iran in its territory, known as Lake Orumieh. This lake is at an altitude of 1,267 m. from the sea level, with a length of 130-140 km, the width being approximately 15-50 km. and at an average depth of 50-60 m. Its waters are extremely salty (twice ...

Valley Of The Statues (Tandis-Ha)
in Qeshm Island City

Valley Of The Statues (Tandis-Ha)

city: Qeshm Island

The Valley of the Statues is located in the northern part of Qeshm Island and was named the Valley of the Statues due to its numerous natural shapes and volumes. What can be seen in ... MORE

Tandis-ha valley, meaning the valley of statues, and its surrounding located at Salakh rural district along the northern coastline of Qeshm Island in Persian Gulf, Hormozgan Province.

Darak Village (Darak Beach)
in Chabahar Free Port City

Darak Village (Darak Beach)

city: Chabahar Free Port

Darak, a village in the Zarabad county of Konarak city (near Chabahar in Sistan and Balouchestan Province), is located where the Sea of Oman reaches the Indian Ocean. The hills and ... MORE

The village of Darak in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province has one of the most beautiful coasts of the country and even the world.

Zayandeh Rood River
in Isfahan City

Zayandeh Rood River

city: Isfahan

The Zayandeh Rood (Zayanderud or Payandehrud) is one of the most important rivers of the central plateau of Iran. This Rivere has come to be known by this name, due to the various ... MORE

The Zayandeh Rood (Zayanderud or Payandehrud) is one of the most important rivers of the central plateau of Iran. This Rivere has come to be known by this name, due to the various gushing springs on its course, that is from its source to the mouth. The river takes its source in the northeastern front ...

Karaftoo (Karaftu) Historical Cave
in Saqqez (Saghez) City

Karaftoo (Karaftu) Historical Cave

city: Saqqez (Saghez)

Karafto Caves (Karaftou Historical Caves) is located in a castle by the same name between Divandareh and Saqez, 20 km. north of this route in Kurdestan Province. This relic accounts ... MORE

Karafto Caves (Karaftou Historical Caves) is located in a castle by the same name between Divandareh and Saqez, 20 km. north of this route in Kurdestan Province. This relic accounts for being a reputed and important one in the province of Kurdestan. The cave structure is related to the Parthian era ...

Mount Damavand
in Damavand City

Mount Damavand

city: Damavand

This peak with an attitude of 5,678m is located 75 km south east of Tehran. Besides the natural beauty of Mount Damavand, the Esk and Gol-e-Zard Caves are also placed in the ascending ... MORE

Damavand Mountain, a potentially active volcano, is a stratovolcano which is the highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in Asia. Mount Damaavand is the 12th most prominent peak in the world, and the second most prominent in Asia after Mount Everest.

Eynali Mountain
in Kabudrahang (Kabudarahang) City

Eynali Mountain

city: Kabudrahang (Kabudarahang)

Eynali is a mountain range to the north east of Tabriz (East Azarbaijan province). The range has a couple of peaks including Eynali, Halileh, Pakeh-Chin, Bahlul with Dand being the ... MORE

Eynali is a mountain range to the north east of Tabriz (East Azarbaijan province). The range has a couple of peaks including Eynali, Halileh, Pakeh-Chin, Bahlul with Dand being the highest. It has red soil and can be seen from everywhere in Tabriz. There is a tomb at the top of the mountain believed ...

Valley of the Statues in Hormuz
in Hormoz Island City

Valley of the Statues in Hormuz

city: Hormoz Island

This stunningly beautiful natural site is called 'Valley of the Statues' (Valley of Sculptures, Valley of Imagination or Darreye Tandis-ha) because here tall rocks have been ... MORE

This stunningly beautiful natural site is called 'Valley of the Statues' (Valley of Sculptures, Valley of Imagination or Darreye Tandis-ha) because here tall rocks have been sculpted into strange shapes by the elements. With a bit of imagination you can see Many animal like Clifs such as a ...

Maranjab Desert
in Aran Va Bidgol City

Maranjab Desert

city: Aran Va Bidgol

The desert is situated to the north of the city of Aran and Bidgol which is in the province of Isfahan. The ancient city of Kashan is some 38 miles away. The Maranjab desert is surrounded ... MORE

Maranjab desert near Kashan and Aran va Bidgol is one of the most beautiful parts of the Iranian deserts. High dunes and forests arch are the attractions of this region. Most of the vegetation consists of Halophyte plants such as Tamarix trees, Haloxylon trees and Zygophyllum bushes. Animal coverage area consists of animals such as wolf, jackal, hyena, fox sand, sand cat, lizard, chameleon, a variety of lizards, snakes, scorpions, dull-yellow partridge, eagle, hawk and others cause of lots of food and water.

Hara Forest Protected Area
in Qeshm Island City

Hara Forest Protected Area

city: Qeshm Island

The mangrove forests of Qeshm Island or Hara forests are among the wonders of Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Khavaran, between Qeshm Island and Hormuzgan Province in Persian ... MORE

Hara (Mangrove) forests are among the important tourist attractions in the southern provinces of Iran, which are of interest to tourists, especially nature lovers, due to their unique and diverse ecology.

Olasbelangah Village (Masal)
in Fooman City

Olasbelangah Village (Masal)

city: Fooman

Olasbelangah village is nested on foothills of the Alborz mountain range. Teeming with timeless yet spectacular sceneries, wooden cottages and sounds of birds, the picturesque area ... MORE

Olasbelangah and Masal village is one of the most beautiful places you can visit in the northern parts of Iran in Gilan Province.

Kaboodan Island (Qoyundagi)
in Urmia City

Kaboodan Island (Qoyundagi)

city: Urmia

Kaboodan Island (Qoyundağı adası or Quyun Daqi Island) is the largest islands of the lake Orumieh (Urmia Lake), located to the east of which and covering an area of about 3,175 hectares. ... MORE

Kaboodan Island (Qoyundağı adası or Quyun Daqi Island) is the largest islands of the lake Orumieh (Urmia Lake), located to the east of which and covering an area of about 3,175 hectares. Its vegetation being generally short scrubs and a variety of trees bearing wild fruits and nuts. Mammals such as ...

Valley of the Stars
in Qeshm Island City

Valley of the Stars

city: Qeshm Island

Once upon a time in Qeshm Island in Iran, a star fell down from the sky and hit the ground right in the heart and shaped a giant, mysterious, and weird valley which we call it Stars ... MORE

One of the most spectacular natural sites on Qeshm Island, features a series of majestic gorges and canyons that were formed over centuries by erosion. Wandering amid the valley is a magical experience – it's like stepping into a Salvador Dalí painting.

Namakdan Salt Cave
in Qeshm Island City

Namakdan Salt Cave

city: Qeshm Island

Namakdan Salt Cave (Namak Cave) in Qeshm Island With a length of six kilometers, The worlds largest salt cave is filled with fragile salt sculptures, salt rivers, and huge salt megadomes. ... MORE

Namakdan Cave in Qeshm Island is one of the masterpieces of creation. The cave is an appropriate place for treating those who suffer from asthma and respiratory problems. With a height of 237 meters and length of over 6,000 meters, this natural attraction is considered as the largest salt cave worldwide.

Chahkooh Canyon
in Qeshm Island City

Chahkooh Canyon

city: Qeshm Island

Chahkooh valley or Chahkooh canyon is located in 70 kilometres from city of Qeshm and next to “Chahoo Sharghi” (Eastern Chahoo) village. It’s believed that Qeshm Island has seven wonders, ... MORE

Chahkuh gorge is on the north-western part of the island not far from Table Village. This Geosite is an exceptional example of erosion through rainstorm water. Heavy rainstorms (that are also rare) quickly flush water through geological structures. Erosion however has been a secondary factor in forming this beautiful valley In fact, it has primarily been affected by the Salt Dome and related anticline.

Zaras Village
in Dehdez City

Zaras Village

city: Dehdez

Once an intact village in the heart of Zagros Mountains, Zaras is becoming a favorite travel destination in the southwestern Khuzestan province. Temperate climate in winters or scenic ... MORE

Once an intact village in the heart of Zagros Mountains, Zaras is becoming a favorite travel destination in the southwestern Khuzestan province.

Chabahar Martian Mountains
in Chabahar Free Port City

Chabahar Martian Mountains

city: Chabahar Free Port

Martian mountains is one of the famous Iran's tourist attractions situated in Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan Province. The mountains vary from 5 meters to 100 meters Ones and ... MORE

The port city of Chabahar in south-eastern Iran (Sistan and Balouchestan Province) is home to mountains which are called Martian by locals thanks to their strange looks.

Rig-e Jenn
in Semnan City

Rig-e Jenn

city: Semnan

Rig-e Jenn desert is located in the west and southwest of Dasht-e Kavir (A “jinn” is a spirit in Islamic culture and this place was once (and in some places still) believed to accommodate ... MORE

Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.

Asiab Kharabeh Waterfall
in Jolfa (Julfa) City

Asiab Kharabeh Waterfall

city: Jolfa (Julfa)

Asiab Kharabeh, literally meaning ruined mill, also known as Kharaba Deyirman, is located 27 kilometers from hadi shahr, border strip of Iran and Azerbaijan and at a distance of 5 ... MORE

Asiab-kharabeh (Kharaba Dierman) is one of t beautiful regions in east Azarbaijan .The name refer due to ruined remain parts of water mill.

Germou (Hot Spring)
in Khalil Abad City

Germou (Hot Spring)

city: Khalil Abad

The hot spring of Khalilabad (Germou or Garmoo), 240 km southwest of Mashhad, with a temperature of 25° C, is said to be particularly beneficial for dermatological and rheumatologic ... MORE

The hot spring of Khalilabad (Germou or Garmoo), 240 km southwest of Mashhad, with a temperature of 25° C, is said to be particularly beneficial for dermatological and rheumatologic diseases. This spring is located in a beautiful forest area and attracts a significant number of tourists every year.

Saqalaksar Lake
in Rasht City

Saqalaksar Lake

city: Rasht

Saqalaksar Lake is located in Gilan province, north of Iran, 15 km south of Rasht. The water of the lake is supplied by the spring fountains of the region. There are many lakes with ... MORE

Saqalaksar Lake (Saghalaksar) is situated in Saqalaksar village, in the central part of Rasht city in Gilan province of Iran, located 15 km south of Rasht city in the village of Lacan.

Filband Village
in Babol City

Filband Village

city: Babol

Filband Village (Felban) located at an altitude of about 2,300m above sea level, Filband on the eastern side of Mazandaran is known as the roof of the province, with its high mountains ... MORE

Filband is certainly one of the most secular and wonderful places in Iran that you will ever see. Imagine being on the edge of the sky, where the hills and clouds meet and watch the sun as it goes slowly down into eternity. That’s what it feels like being in Filband.

Tandoureh Protected Area
in Dargaz (Daregaz) City

Tandoureh Protected Area

city: Dargaz (Daregaz)

Tandooreh National Park (Also known as Chehelmir) is located in northeastern Iran, north of Razavi Khorasan Province, near the city of Dargaz the Turkmenistan border. The Tandooreh ... MORE

Tandooreh (Tandoureh,Tandureh or Chehelmir) National Park is a protected area located in the north east of Iran, near the city of Dargaz in Khorasan Razavi and the Turkmenistan border.

Ashuradeh Island
in Bandar Torkaman City

Ashuradeh Island

city: Bandar Torkaman

Ashora Deh (Ashorada or Ashour island) is a part of Bandar Turkaman and one of the beautiful places of Golestan province situated 25 kilometer from Gorgan. Ashora Deh (Ahuradeh) is ... MORE

Ashora Deh (Ashorada or Ashour island) is a part of Bandar Turkaman and one of the beautiful places of Golestan province situated 25 kilometer from Gorgan. Ashora Deh (Ahuradeh) is the only island of the Iranian coast of the Caspian Sea (Gorgan Bay) with damp and moderate climate and is a suitable place ...

Village of Sobatan (Subatan)
in Talesh (Hashtpar) City

Village of Sobatan (Subatan)

city: Talesh (Hashtpar)

Sobatan is a beautiful region located near Neor Lake in between Iran’s northern province of Ardebil and Gilan. Its beauty and peace attract many local visitors and foreign tourists ... MORE

Subatan is located 36 km to the northwest of Talesh, in the northern province of Gilan. Its beauty and peace attract many local visitors and foreign tourists each year, as its cool climate offers an escape from the summer heat of the plains.

Silence Valley
in Hormoz Island City

Silence Valley

city: Hormoz Island

To get to the natural areas of the silent valley in Hormuz, you have to walk a few hundred yards to enjoy the salt landscape in this valley, reach the rocky wall at the end of this ... MORE

To get to the natural areas of the silent valley in Hormuz, you have to walk a few hundred yards to enjoy the salt landscape in this valley, reach the rocky wall at the end of this path and enjoy its unique beauty. Be amazed Specific silence in this valley. Since rock salt releases a very positive ...

Katlah Khor Cave
in Zanjan City

Katlah Khor Cave

city: Zanjan

Katalehkhor Cave (Katale Khor) is located 140 km. south west of Zanjan, in the southern skirts of the Saqizloo mountains. The inlet to this cave stands 6-8 m. above a dry river. The ... MORE

Katalehkhor Cave (Katale Khor) is located 140 km. south west of Zanjan, in the southern skirts of the Saqizloo mountains. The inlet to this cave stands 6-8 m. above a dry river. The name, Katale Khor, means "mount of the sun". The beauty of this cave is enhanced due to the formation of stalagtites ...

Salt Goddess Cave & Mountain
in Hormoz Island City

Salt Goddess Cave & Mountain

city: Hormoz Island

The Hormuz Island in southern Iran is widely known for its red and edible soil but in addition to the dominant red colour of the island, a splendid white colour catches the eyes of ... MORE

The Hormuz Island in southern Iran is widely known for its red and edible soil but in addition to the dominant red colour of the island, a splendid white colour catches the eyes of every visitor: The whiteness of the Goddess of Salt. The jewel of geology of the Persian Gulf is located on a salt dome. ...

Rainbow mountains & Valley
in Hormoz Island City

Rainbow mountains & Valley

city: Hormoz Island

The entire of Hormoz island is made of rainbow mountains and you can freely walk through most of the middle of it. But this spot is a good place to stop and check out all the colours. ... MORE

The entire of Hormoz island is made of rainbow mountains and you can freely walk through most of the middle of it. But this spot is a good place to stop and check out all the colours. In close vicinity of Silence Valley, lies the mesmerizing valley of more than 70 shades of minerals, rendering the ...

Gavkhoony Wetlands
in Isfahan City

Gavkhoony Wetlands

city: Isfahan

Gavkhuni Wetland also known as Gav-khooni Wetland (Batlaagh-e Gaav Khooni) can be considered as one of the reputed wet lands in the central plateau of Iran. This vicinity covers an ... MORE

Gavkhuni Wetland also known as Gav-khooni Wetland (Batlaagh-e Gaav Khooni) can be considered as one of the reputed wet lands in the central plateau of Iran. This vicinity covers an area of 476 sq. km. and is located 167 km. southeast of Esfahan. The same is 1,470 m. from sea level and the maximum depth ...

Lipar Pink Lagoon
in Chabahar Free Port City

Lipar Pink Lagoon

city: Chabahar Free Port

Chabahar is a port city located in southeastern Iran, known for its strategic location on the Gulf of Oman and for its diverse landscape, which includes desert terrain, rugged mountains, ... MORE

The pink wetland of Lipar is located just 200 meters from the northern edge of the Sea of Oman and south of Lipaar village near Chabahar, in Sistan va Baluchestan province.

RoodMajan Waterfall
in Torbat-e Heydarieh City

RoodMajan Waterfall

city: Torbat-e Heydarieh

Roodmajan Waterfall (RudMajan) located 48km north-west of Torbat-e Heydarieh in Khorasan Razavi province in North-East of Iran. This waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in this ... MORE

Roodmajan Waterfall (RudMajan) located 48km north-west of Torbat-e Heydarieh in Khorasan Razavi province in North-East of Iran. This waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in this province. Rudmajan Waterfall located in the valley of Chehltan Mountains. Below the valley of this river, there is a ...

Hoorolazim Wetlands
in Ahvaz City

Hoorolazim Wetlands

city: Ahvaz

The length of Hoor-ol-Azim wetland is about 100 km. and its width is between 15-75 km. It is limited from west by the Tigris River and form the east by the flat plains of Iran. Throughout, ... MORE

The length of Hoor-ol-Azim wetland is about 100 km. and its width is between 15-75 km. It is limited from west by the Tigris River and form the east by the flat plains of Iran. Throughout, the Hoor is covered by reeds. The depth of the water towards the sides is shallow while in the center it is more ...

Abshar Dogholu
in Tehran City

Abshar Dogholu

city: Tehran

Abshar Dogholoo or Dogholu Waterfalls is at a height of 2,700 m., under the shelter of Sheer Palla (Shirpala shelter) in North of Tehran. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls ... MORE

Abshar Dogholu or Twin waterfall is the waterfall in the northern part of Tehran, Iran, and is located near Shirpala shelter positioned in the south face of mount Tochal in the Alborz mountains.

Serkan Valley
in Tuyserkan City

Serkan Valley

city: Tuyserkan

Serkan valley (or Tuyserkan valley) in Alvand Kuh of Hamedan province being about 1,000 hectares, has walnut, apple and mulberry orchards in it. One of the prominent features of this ... MORE

Serkan valley (or Tuyserkan valley) in Alvand Kuh of Hamedan province being about 1,000 hectares, has walnut, apple and mulberry orchards in it. One of the prominent features of this valley is its archaic trees. The Serkan river also flows through this vicinity. This valley is near Tuyserkan. This ...

Heleh Protected Area
in Bushehr City

Heleh Protected Area

city: Bushehr

Heleh Protected Area (Helleh) is located 35 kilometers northwest of Port Bushehr in South of Iran (at the intersection of Shapur and Dalaki Rivers). This protected area is 42,600 hectares, ... MORE

Heleh Protected Area (Helleh) is located 35 kilometers northwest of Port Bushehr in South of Iran (at the intersection of Shapur and Dalaki Rivers). This protected area is 42,600 hectares, 20,000 hectares of which are wetlands. Helleh Protected Area is a good bird watching destination and is home to ...

Zamkan River
in Paveh (Oramanat) City

Zamkan River

city: Paveh (Oramanat)

The Zamkan River (Zimkan) is in the limits of Paveh and Islam Abad Qarb in Kermanshah Province. The length of this river is 160 km. and originates from the southern slopes of the Shahan ... MORE

The Zamkan River (Zimkan) is in the limits of Paveh and Islam Abad Qarb in Kermanshah Province. The length of this river is 160 km. and originates from the southern slopes of the Shahan Mountains 62 km. north west of Islam Abad. This river passes through various villages and after adjoining with other ...

Hirmand River (Helmand)
in Zabol City

Hirmand River (Helmand)

city: Zabol

Hirmand or Helmand River accounts as the only vital water way in Sistan va Balouchestan Province, and takes its source in the Baba Mountains of Afghanistan. After following a long ... MORE

Hirmand or Helmand River accounts as the only vital water way in Sistan va Balouchestan Province, and takes its source in the Baba Mountains of Afghanistan. After following a long course enters the Hamoon Lake, and the water requirements of the plains of Sistan are provided by this river. Other water ...

Kavir National Park and Wildlife
in Garmsar City

Kavir National Park and Wildlife

city: Garmsar

Kavir National Park is to the west of the central desert of Iran and east of the "salt Lake". It has an area of 4,000 square kilometers. The park is located 120 kilometers south of ... MORE

Kavir National Park is to the west of the central desert of Iran and east of the "salt Lake". It has an area of 4,000 square kilometers. The park is located 120 kilometers south of Tehran and 100 kilometers east of Qom, and it sits on the western end of one of Iran's two major deserts, the Dasht-e ...

Hamedan Rivers
in Hamedan City

Hamedan Rivers

city: Hamedan

Hamadan's rivers are generally fed by the snow accumulated on the mountains and the rainfall in the wet seasons. During the summer the river beds, except for major rivers such ... MORE

Hamadan's rivers are generally fed by the snow accumulated on the mountains and the rainfall in the wet seasons. During the summer the river beds, except for major rivers such as Gaamasiab and Siminarud (Siminehrood), are entirely dry or reduced to mountain streams. The Alvand highlands form the ...

Makhmal Kuh (Tang-e Shabikhun)
in Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad) City

Makhmal Kuh (Tang-e Shabikhun)

city: Khorramabad (Khorram Abaad)

Makhmal Kuh, literary meaning velvet mountain, is an eye-catching and popular mount that dominates Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province, western Iran. This beautiful area ... MORE

Makhmal Kuh, literary meaning velvet mountain, is an eye-catching and popular mount that dominates Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province, western Iran. This beautiful area is located to the north of Khoram Abad, in the valley of Makhmal Kooh. It is so called due to abundance of small stones and flowers in the way to the same.

Golestan National Park
in Gorgan City

Golestan National Park

city: Gorgan

The Golestan National Park is the first Iranian National Park that is situated in the jurisdiction of Golestan, Semnan and Khorassan provinces. This park because of its natural values ... MORE

The Golestan National Park is the first Iranian National Park that is situated in the jurisdiction of Golestan, Semnan and Khorassan provinces. This park because of its natural values like verdant and virgin forest and different species of flora and fauna is one of the famous areas in Iran and the world. This ...

Vartoon Mineral Springs
in Isfahan City

Vartoon Mineral Springs

city: Isfahan

Vartun springs (Vertoon Mineral Spring, Vartoon Natural Hot Sulfur Springs, Rose Village) is located to the southeast of Esfahan (Isfahan), at a distance of 43 km. on the Esfahan - ... MORE

Vartun springs (Vertoon Mineral Spring, Vartoon Natural Hot Sulfur Springs, Rose Village) is located to the southeast of Esfahan (Isfahan), at a distance of 43 km. on the Esfahan - Yazd road, on a branching route in the vicinity of Vertoon. The thermal spring of Vertoon is composed of bicarbonate chloride ...

Ovan Summit (Khashchal Mountain)
in Qazvin City

Ovan Summit (Khashchal Mountain)

city: Qazvin

Ovan peak rises to about 3,750m and is located in the Alborz Mountain Range in the north of Roodbar. This summit is also known as Kheshteh Chal or Khashchal Mountain. In the south ... MORE

Ovan peak rises to about 3,750m and is located in the Alborz Mountain Range in the north of Roodbar. This summit is also known as Kheshteh Chal or Khashchal Mountain. In the south west direction it is connected to the gorge and summit of Sialan, and in northwest direction to the Bazakooh and Parch ...

Ovan Lake
in Qazvin City

Ovan Lake

city: Qazvin

Ovan lake (Evan or Avan Lake) is a small alpine lake in Alamut region of Alburz mountains in Qazvin province. The only tributary that flows into the lake, is a stream with the same ... MORE

Ovan lake (Evan or Avan Lake) is a small alpine lake in Alamut region of Alburz mountains in Qazvin province. The only tributary that flows into the lake, is a stream with the same name, Ovan, coming down from northern mounts. The north of the lake is also surrounded by three small villages, namely ...

Mugan plain
in Ardebil City

Mugan plain

city: Ardebil

Mugan plain (Moghan) is located in northwestern Iran in Ardebil province on the bank of the Aras River. Ardebil Province is bordered by Azerbaijan and Caspian sea. This plain is known ... MORE

Mugan plain (Moghan) is located in northwestern Iran in Ardebil province on the bank of the Aras River. Ardebil Province is bordered by Azerbaijan and Caspian sea. This plain is known as one of the agricultural and livestock fields in Iran due to its soil fertility and favorable weather conditions. Encompassing ...

Simineh River (Siminnerud)
in Miandoab City

Simineh River (Siminnerud)

city: Miandoab

Simineh River (Simineh Rud, Tatavi Chay, Tatahu Chay) originates from the summits around Saqez south of Lake Orumieh (Urmieh Lake). The main branch of which, Shetaveh Rood is to the ... MORE

Simineh River (Simineh Rud, Tatavi Chay, Tatahu Chay) originates from the summits around Saqez south of Lake Orumieh (Urmieh Lake). The main branch of which, Shetaveh Rood is to the southwest of Dehshahr Kandi. After flowing across Bukan, western Miandoab, and the fertile plains of Shamat, it flows ...

Sarab Niloofar
in Kermanshah City

Sarab Niloofar

city: Kermanshah

The Niloofar Sarab (wetland) also known as Lake Niloufar (Water Lily) is located about 15 km. northwest of Kermanshah and in THE Kermanshah - Kouzran road at the foot of Mount Komijar. ... MORE

The Niloofar Sarab (wetland) also known as Lake Niloufar (Water Lily) is located about 15 km. northwest of Kermanshah and in THE Kermanshah - Kouzran road at the foot of Mount Komijar. This wetland has a large pool covered with lotus flowers. The same is a recreational area, besides which fishing is ...

Kamtal Summit
in Jolfa (Julfa) City

Kamtal Summit

city: Jolfa (Julfa)

Kamtaal Summit (Kantal) Being one of the most beautiful and important rocky peaks of the mountains of Arasbaran. Kamtal summit as well as three other summits Kamchi 3300m, Ganli 3200m ... MORE

Kamtaal Summit (Kantal) Being one of the most beautiful and important rocky peaks of the mountains of Arasbaran. Kamtal summit as well as three other summits Kamchi 3300m, Ganli 3200m and Glish 3200m , located in the west of nowjamehr village, inside kiamaki protected area of Azerbaygan of Iran. Kiamki ...

Bovan Gorge (Tang-e Bovan)
in Shiraz City

Bovan Gorge (Tang-e Bovan)

city: Shiraz

Bovan gorge (Bovaan Strait or Tang-e Bovan) is situated at 8 km east of the Shiraz-Ahvaz Road and along the Noor Abad-Doshman Ziari Road. During the year beautiful waterfalls flow ... MORE

Bovan gorge (Bovaan Strait or Tang-e Bovan) is situated at 8 km east of the Shiraz-Ahvaz Road and along the Noor Abad-Doshman Ziari Road. During the year beautiful waterfalls flow from the rocky mountains surrounding the valley. With an average temperature of about 20 C, it constitutes as one of the ...

Silver and Red Beach of Hormuz
in Hormoz Island City

Silver and Red Beach of Hormuz

city: Hormoz Island

Hormuz Island has a mountain rich in red oxide soil, called “Gelack”, which is not just a valuable mineral for industrial purposes, but the locals use it as an spice in their cuisine, ... MORE

Hormuz Island has a mountain rich in red oxide soil, called “Gelack”, which is not just a valuable mineral for industrial purposes, but the locals use it as an spice in their cuisine, such as sauces, jams, etc. The mountain being on the shoreline, makes the peculiarly red beach and red waves of the ...

Hormuz Sea Caves
in Hormoz Island City

Hormuz Sea Caves

city: Hormoz Island

Hormuz Island is most famous for its imposing red soil. But, beware red is not all there is to Hormuz Island soil and its epic geological formations. As one takes on the coastal road ... MORE

Hormuz Island is most famous for its imposing red soil. But, beware red is not all there is to Hormuz Island soil and its epic geological formations. As one takes on the coastal road around this spectacular island, colors of blue, purple, yellow, white, glittering gold and silver come flashing past ...

Qeshm natural attractions
in Qeshm Island City

Qeshm natural attractions

city: Qeshm Island

This island lies to the north of Hormoz Strait, its length being 115 km. and its width ranging from 10-35 km. The city of Qeshm is its center, the same being in the northeast of this ... MORE

This island lies to the north of Hormoz Strait, its length being 115 km. and its width ranging from 10-35 km. The city of Qeshm is its center, the same being in the northeast of this island with an area of 3 sq. km. and at an elevation of 10 m. above sea-level. A dolphin shaped island situated in the ...

Shalmash Waterfall
in Sardasht City

Shalmash Waterfall

city: Sardasht

Shalmash Waterfalls (Shalmash Falls) counted as one of the branches of Zaab River (Little Zaab - Zaab-e Koochak), located near the city of Sardasht (West Azarbaijan). This waterfall ... MORE

Shalmash Waterfalls (Shalmash Falls) counted as one of the branches of Zaab River (Little Zaab - Zaab-e Koochak), located near the city of Sardasht (West Azarbaijan). This waterfall is about 10 m. high with a good outflow of water. The beauty of this waterfall is further enhanced by the green beautiful ...

Hamun-e Jaz Murian Lake
in Kahnooj (Kahnuj) City

Hamun-e Jaz Murian Lake

city: Kahnooj (Kahnuj)

The Hamoon Jazmoorian Lake (Hamun-e Jaz Murian) is an important lake of Kerman province, with a variable capacity of water. This Lake does not account as a permanent lake of this region. ... MORE

The Hamoon Jazmoorian Lake (Hamun-e Jaz Murian) is an important lake of Kerman province, with a variable capacity of water. This Lake does not account as a permanent lake of this region. The Halil Rood and Bampour Rivers flow into this lake from the west and east respectively. The Challeh-ye-Loot which ...

World's largest soil carpet
in Hormoz Island City

World's largest soil carpet

city: Hormoz Island

Hormoz Island is famous for its colorful soil and this lead to the idea of making the world largest soil carpet under the title of "Persian Gulf". The soil carpet covering an area ... MORE

Hormoz Island is famous for its colorful soil and this lead to the idea of making the world largest soil carpet under the title of "Persian Gulf". The soil carpet covering an area of 1300 square meters is made of 90 different colors of soil. Before this project, the world's largest soil carpet ...

Poostindooz Cave
in Shirvan City

Poostindooz Cave

city: Shirvan

Poostinduz Cave in North Khorasan Province lies 6km northeast of Lojali Village (Lojanli) on the skirts of the Imam Hezar Mountains. The opening of this cave is dome-shaped, and the ... MORE

Poostinduz Cave in North Khorasan Province lies 6km northeast of Lojali Village (Lojanli) on the skirts of the Imam Hezar Mountains. The opening of this cave is dome-shaped, and the cave measures 3m in height and 4m in width. Visitors are compelled to visit this cave along with a guide because of its ...

Qolqol Rud River
in Tuyserkan City

Qolqol Rud River

city: Tuyserkan

Qolqol-rud River (Rudkhaneh Qolqol Rud or Gholgholrood) takes its source in the south of the Alvand Mountains and rivers such as Sarabi, Serkan and Karzan adjoin the Qol-Qol River ... MORE

Qolqol-rud River (Rudkhaneh Qolqol Rud or Gholgholrood) takes its source in the south of the Alvand Mountains and rivers such as Sarabi, Serkan and Karzan adjoin the Qol-Qol River in Hamedan province. After irrigating the cultivated lands of Tuyserkan (Towiserkan), it joins the Gamasiyab Rood River. ...

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