The desert of Khor in Iran

Although green nature, rugged mountains and sandy coasts are mesmerizing, there are lots of amazing and stunning scenes in deserts of Iran that you can find nowhere else. The salty golden sand dunes and starry sky are some shining examples that tempt every traveler to visit deserts of Iran. The desert of Khor (also spelled Khur), with its ancient and beautiful villages, has been recently attracting many domestic and foreign nature lovers. The name of Khor has been tied in with the area of Biabanak, the easternmost point of Isfahan province. Khor and Biabanak, a treasure of tourist attractions in the heart of Kavir desert, consist of three main hamlets Garme, Bayaze and Iraj, each covering attractions at the heart of an ancient desert.

The Salt Lake of Khor is known to be the largest seasonal salt lake in the world. With its villshallow water, this salt lake reflects the beauties around and offers a surreal atmosphere.

With small number of residents who are mainly old men and women who have been loyal to their ancient land, Bayazeh village of Khor o Biabanak has many thing to offer. The historical or better to say the ancient fortress of Bayazeh is a precious thousand year old gem in the heart of desert, which is worth visiting. This fortress had been built according to Sassanid architecture style with 700 rooms.

Other adventurous activities that can be done in Khor o Biabanak area include camel back riding, star gazing, riding desert safaris, sand boarding and etc. like our passengers from America, If you are interested in exploring the magnificent desert of Khor make sure to check out Iran Central Desert tour of Uppersia.

Our American guests in Deserts of Isfahan

Enjoy the Spectacular Beauty of Iran Deserts

The desert’s specific characteristics, the beauty of its landscapes, the images of purity, serenity, tranquility, and the magic of its panoramas make deserts very attractive areas for tourism.  Indeed, in all their diversity, deserts offer a wide variety of possible experiences and are increasingly attracting a large number of travelers especially from Europe continent where its inhabitants can explore a desert rarely.

If you are interested in desert tourism, Uppersia suggests you to come and enjoy the spectacular beauty of one of the vast and amazing deserts in the world, Iran deserts. Let our local guide introduce you to the wonders of the desert flora and fauna as well as giving you a genuine appreciation of the delicate balance of life in the desert ecosystem. As you see in the photo, the group is enjoying a day trip through the Mesr Desert in Isfahan province.  If you travel the desert you can see and feel a real different adventure that you’ve never felt before. Don’t miss it, it’s really worth the effort.

 A group is enjoying a day trip through the Mesr Desert in Isfahan province

Along the Silk Road in Iran.

The Silk Road or the Silk Route was an ancient network of roads for trading and cultural interactions between east and west, stretching from China, India, Persia and Arabia through the Mediterranean Sea and even Africa. The Silk Road was the road of peace and interaction and it caused the development of financial, political and cultural relations for 1700 years.

The cozy cottages of Kapari ecolodge.

kapari cottage ecolodge is an accommodation with a very special architecture and it is located in the south of Kerman province in a small town named Qale Ganj (the treasure castle). The cities and villages in the south of Kerman, including Qale Ganj, Jiroft and Manoujan are historical cities and pieces of evidence like Jaz Mourian basin and historical hills show that great civilizations have lived here. Keshit is a village in this area with vast palm gardens and historical castles. The weird thing about this village, which is located in the heart of the desert, is a waterfall with fresh water pouring into a small lake.

Inside a cottage in Kapari ecolodge.

"Bayazeh", village of history in Iran.

If you take a look at “Bayazeh” village and the barrens around from afar, you will see a white land in the middle of the desert that looks like a snowy land, but this silverness is due to the salt covering the sand of the desert! “Bayazeh” historical village, which has been a cultural center in the past, is located in Khur o Biyabanak town of Isfahan province, at the center of Iran.

"Shafi Abad", a desert eco-camp in Lut.

“Shafi Abad eco-camp” is located near Shafi Abad village and Shahdad town in Lut desert, in the east of Kerman province. Lut desert is inscribed as a natural world heritage site by UNESCO and a spot in the Lut desert (Named Gandom Beryan) is known as the hottest spot on the earth!

"Shafi Abad" eco-camp.

"Ateshooni ec-lodge"

Ateshooni is a 400-year-old desert house that has been restored and converted into a cozy and beautiful eco-lodge by the owner of the house. This house is located near remains of Ateshooni oasis (dating back to Sasanid era), near Khur o Biabanak of Isfahan province, in the central desert of Iran.  Khur o BIabanak, which is a touristic attraction itself, is a historical town with a remarkable desert architecture and many palm trees.

A desert getaway in Mesr!

“Rohab eco-lodge” is located in the middle of the central desert of Iran in a village named Mesr. Mesr village and desert are very popular adventure destinations in Iran. Rohab has been an old desert house that is converted into a cozy eco-lodge, offering tourists the unforgettable experience of desert lifestyle. There are 7 twin bedrooms and a 4-bed suite in “Rohab eco-lodge”. The cozy rooms are decorated with traditional objects, representing old desert houses for the guests. There are many unique attractions around “Rohab”, which you can reach by riding off-road cars. Riding off-road cars, jumping on sand dunes is a delightful experience itself!

A beautiful bedroom of "Rohab eco-lodge".