Qalat Village in Iran

 

More recently, the Qalat village of Shiraz was registered on Iran's National Heritage list as the first natural-historical rural district of Fars. Qalat, one of the historic villages around Shiraz with various architectures, is located near Shiraz. There are three waterfalls in the village that originate from the springs. The two rivers with wild plants and flowers in their banks, are considered as natural tourist attraction sites of this village. In addition to all these, the village contains some historic heritage: the 270-year-old mosque, the ancient adobe church, water mills, the ancient flagged bazaar, a castle, and some relief works from the Sassanid era. 

 

 

Looking to take an affordable vacation in 2023

There are so many reasons why Iran remains so popular with budget travelers. Its idyllic scenes, rich culture, tantalizing cuisine and adventures setting are enticing enough to pack your luggage and head to the land of hospitality. Iran could be one of the ultimate destinations for economic travelers and it is a gem most people have not found out about, which is to your benefit. U.S. dollar is strong enough to make travel, accommodations and activities all relatively inexpensive in the country and you can indulge yourself with Persian food at the most reasonable price. Uppersia is one the most reputable and trusted travel agency for operating budget tours at the most standard level in Iran. The sociable and skilled tour guide of Uppersia, Sahar, accompanied our guests from England who preferred to explore Iran on a budget.

 

Kalam Polo Shirazi

 Whether you are spending a few days up north in Rasht or vacationing down south to Shiraz, you will witness striking dissimilarities in the kind of foods people savor. This is what makes Iran one of the much-loved countries by gourmets the world over. One of the best hobbies of Shiraz people is testing new restaurants and having new dishes. That’s why there are numerous and various restaurants, fast foods, international restaurants and cafés in the city. So as a traveler you might not find it hard to find your own kind of food in Shiraz: Kalam Polo, a great variation of rice and staple in Iranian cooking, reminds the name of Shiraz. This would be your favorite food if you are good with cabbage. Kalam polo is the well-cooked combination of rice, herbs, small meatballs and cabbage. Enjoy Kalam Polo with a side of Salad Shirazi, Sabzi, fresh herbs, or torshi (pickled vegetables).If you are a foodie, Uppersia invites you to the Iran culinary tour and see what awaits you in this appetizing tour. 

 

 

Khor and Biyabanak Desert

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 shallow 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. If you are interested in exploring the magnificent desert of Khor make sure to check out Iran Central Desert tour of Uppersia.