Asalem-to-Khalkhal Road: The Most Dreamy Iranian Forest Road Where is Asalem to Khalkhal Road? The bucolic wonderful Asalem to Khalkhal Road is located in northwest Iran. It connects Khalkhal city in Ardabil Province to the Asalem village in Gilan Province. It is known as the most dreamy Iranian forest road due to its special mountainous conditions...Read More

Iran Hotels Planning to travel to Iran? Let us help you know where you can stay. Generally, one of the most important thing for a traveller is where s/he can accommodate in target destinations. Indeed, accommodation is one of the major fixed travel expenses a traveller has. If you are interested in travelling to Iran,...Read More

What kind of country is Iran? Iran, a vast country in the Middle East, is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. This ancient country has an extraordinary history and fantastic attractions which cannot be found anywhere in the world. As a country of four seasons, you can see many travelers and tourists everywhere...Read More

Yazd Towers of Silence the Zoroastrian Sky Burial Tradition Towers of silence which are also known as “Dakhmeh” were used for funerary purposes. Indeed, they were places in which the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place. The most prominent towers were located in Iran. Though it has become less...Read More

Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam Omar Khayyam (1048-1131) was a Persian poet, astronomer, and mathematician born in Nishapur, Khorasan Province, Iran. Nishapur, a major center of Zoroastrians, was a leading metropolis in Khorasan during medieval times. It could reach its climax of prosperity under the Seljuq Dynasty in the eleventh century. He was born into a...Read More

Iran Pigeon Towers Iran Pigeon Towers are considered as Persian luxury accommodations for pigeons. Most of them were built in the 17th century. Each circular tower built in Isfahan was house to about 14,000 pigeons. These towers were built by folks to collect dung as fertilizer for their farmlands (especially melon and cucumber fields; it...Read More

Persian Music The traditional and indigenous music of Iran is called Persian traditional music or Persian classical music. It is an ancient traditional art that is appreciated by all Iranian different ethnic groups all around the country. Iran music history dates back to the prehistoric era. It was considered as a means of communication. It...Read More

Masouleh, Iran Wonderful Village Located in the Sardar-e Jangal District in Fuman County, Gilan Province, Iran, there is a beautiful village called Masouleh. It is approximately 60 km southwest of Rasht (the capital of Gilan Province). Masouleh is 1,050 m above sea level. It is closed to the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. This village...Read More

Termeh, a Luxurious Persian Fabric One of the best Persian souvenirs is Termeh which attracts the attention of most travelers. This fabric is a type of Iranian handwoven cloth. Termeh is produced by silk and wool; gold and silver are also incorporated into the weave. It is woven by expert weavers. Its production is sensitive...Read More

Badab-e Surt, a Rare Geologic Masterpiece Mazandaran Province is full of beauty. Badab-e Surt is a natural site 95 km south of Sari, the capital of Mazandaran Province. It is near Orost Village. This fantastic site created over thousands of years (Pleistocene and Pliocene geological periods) comprises a range of stepped travertine terrace formations. The...Read More