Nomadic tours

We all know that Persepolis is great, but you just cannot miss the things that truly define Iran. You may know that the real & rustic beauty of this country doesn’t show itself easily.
Undoubtedly, one of the main attractions of traveling to Iran is trying nomadic lifestyle. Uppersia gives you the opportunity to visit nomad families and experience their way of life, their culture and traditions.
While in Iran, don’t miss the opportunity to experience nomadic life for a day. The simplicity but elegance of this lifestyle will leave you absolutely spellbound.

Our guests had an experience of nomadic life

Persian Hospitality

If you visit Iran, especially in rural areas, you will know the true meaning of Iranian hospitality, which is based on authentic customs and traditions. Once you arrive in Iran, the invitation will undoubtedly be for to have tea, lunch or dinner,  especially if you are a foreigner. Without need to be sure who you are. In fact, visiting a Persian home is a great opportunity to discover a different aspect of life and the culture of ancient Iranians. Persian hospitality is a good experience that you do not have to miss. However, it will show you the Iranian family charm and will introduce you to one of the oldest traditions in the world.
Have you ever been to Iran and tasted the Iranian hospitality and generosity, tell us more about what you experienced there !

Persian hospitality in Iran

Expressive Method of Creating Pottery in Kalpoorgan

Wandering around the Iranian villages, we find a rich craft tradition and a high degree of technical excellence in the field of pottery, sculpture, jewelry, weaving etc.  Kalpoorgan village is one of that fascinating villages where is located in Sistan and Baloochestan province in southeast of Iran has recently nominated as the first handicraft village in the world. What attracts the attention of the world to the Kalpoorgan pottery is the making of pottery without use of a pottery wheel, so that all the pottery is done with traditional, primitive methods by Baloch women. The abstract roles and motifs have been inspired from ancient paints and are completely geometric reminiscent of historic art of that area. The warm harmony between the reddish shade of the potteries and the brown motifs make these crafts more and more eye catching. These pinched potteries with their amazing patterns and has been transmitted to the next generations without any change in the way they are made. Local artists have still kept the simple yet expressive method of creating these pieces of art. 

Pottery museum in Kalpoorgan,Sistanbaloochestan,Iran

Kandovan Rocky Village

Visiting a traditional village, where people follow traditions to honor the past, is one of the highlights of a trip to Iran .As soon as you arrive at a village, excitable kids call out “salam”, elders take the time to shake your hand and you may receive generous offers to stay for a meal. Get ready to start a trip into picturesque Kandovan village, where is famous for its most unique feature. This is a place where houses are not built on a mountain, but within a mountain. An interesting aspect about this rocky countryside is the fact that the rock acts as an energy efficient material, keeping the house cool during summer and warm during winter. This is why most of the inhabitants here do not use heaters or air conditioning systems. Gorgeous Kandovan is an extraordinary ancient village in the province of East Azarbaijan, near the city of Tabriz, Iran. With its at least 800 years existence, this remarkable place is inhabited by few people and offers scenic beauty for its travelers. With homes carved inside rocks, some of them 700 years old, the Kandovan village is said to have been partially formed by volcanic remains from a strong Mount Sahand eruptions hundreds of years ago. If you are sick of the big cities, Uppersia suggests you to check out this small provincial town that would definitely breathe back life to your travels.

Kandovan rocky village,Tabriz,Iran

Kalpoorgan:Heart of Iranaian Pottery

Wandering around the Iranian villages, we find a rich craft tradition and a high degree of technical excellence in the field of pottery, sculpture, jewelry, weaving etc.  Kalpoorgan village, one of that fascinating villages, located in Sistan and Baloochestan province in southeast of Iran has recently nominated as the first handicraft village in the world. What attracts the attention of the world to the Kalpoorgan pottery is the making of pottery without use of a pottery wheel, so that all the pottery is done with traditional, primitive methods by Baloch women. The abstract roles and motifs have been inspired from ancient paints and are completely geometric reminiscent of historic art of that area. The warm harmony between the reddish shade of the potteries and the brown motifs make these crafts more and more eye catching. These potteries with their amazing patterns has been transmitted to the next generations without any change in the way they are made. Local artists have still kept the simple yet expressive method of creating these pieces of art. 

Pottery museum in Kalpoorgan,Sistanbaloochestan,Iran