Best Iran National Parks and Protected Areas This Iran Most Beautiful National Parks helps adventurous travelers who are interested to explore Iran's Natural Wonders. Iran with different wet and dry lands with a combination of high mountains, desert lands, forests, and seas has created a special ecosystem in the Middle East and the east of Asia. It is located in the southern part of the Caspian Sea and north of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. There are two long mountain ranges named Alborz (900 km) and Zagros (1400 km) located in the north and west of Iran. In addition, the two main deserts of Dasht-e Kavir (77,600 km2) and Kavir-e Lut (51,800 km2)- the first Natural UNESCO site in Iran- are other natural attractions of the country. Rivers and lakes, wildlife, and the Hyrcanian Forest (UNESCO Natural Site), besides the different types of birds, a wide range of medical and therapeutic plants, Islands, and lagoons create the protected areas and national parks all over Iran. Here, we have listed the ten most beautiful ones below: 1. Golestan National Park Golestan National Park: Iran’s Natural Treasure Golestan National Park, located in the northeastern part of Iran, is one of the country’s oldest and most diverse protected areas. Established in 1957, this vast park spans over 1,800 square kilometers and is home to a rich variety of ecosystems, ranging from dense forests and rolling hills to rugged mountains and meadows. The park’s unique location, where the Alborz Mountains meet the plains, provides a habitat for an extraordinary range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species. Golestan is famous for its wildlife, with the Persian leopard, wild boar, and brown bear roaming its expansive landscapes. Birdwatchers will also be delighted by the many migratory species that pass through the park.
Best Iran National Parks and Protected Areas This Iran Most Beautiful National Parks helps adventurous travelers who are interested to explore Iran’s Natural Wonders. Iran with different wet and dry lands with a combination of high mountains, desert lands, forests, and seas has created a special ecosystem in the Middle East and the east of
Dasht-e Kavir Desert (Central desert of Iran) Dasht-e Kavir, larger than the Lut desert, is one of two Iranian deserts situated in the middle of the Iranian plateau, and located southeast of Alburz Mountains. It is about 300 kilometers from the east and southeast of Tehran. Iran is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, and among them, Dasht-e Kavir, also known as the Great Salt Desert, stands out as one of the most remarkable natural wonders. Covering an area of approximately 77,600 square kilometers, this vast and mesmerizing desert lies in the heart of Iran, stretching across multiple provinces including Semnan, Isfahan, Khorasan, Yazd, and Tehran. There are a couple of protected areas inside the desert supervised by the Department of the Environment; and likened to a Kavir National Park (Park-e Melli Kavir). Kavir National Park is one of them with numerous wild animals. Dasht-e Kavir, the other, is also known as Iran Central Desert, Kavir-e Markazi Iran, Kavire Namak, and the Great Salt Desert. This area has a view of salt hills which were formed when the underground salt layers tried to emerge through the mud and rocks. The area is perilous because anyone falling in to a salt hill may get stuck and unable to escape. Due to this, the land is unpopulated with the exception of the mountainous regions. This desert, nearly 800km long and 320km wide, consists of mud and saltmarsh (kavirs). Way back in time this land was covered by an ocean rich in salt that surrounded a small part of the continent in what is currently central Iran. While the ocean dried up, it left a layer of salt approximately six to seven kilometers thick. With the passage of time, the layer of salt was buried under a
Dasht-e Kavir Desert (Central desert of Iran) Dasht-e Kavir, larger than the Lut desert, is one of two Iranian deserts situated in the middle of the Iranian plateau, and located southeast of Alburz Mountains. It is about 300 kilometers from the east and southeast of Tehran. Iran is home to some of the most breathtaking
Kavir National Park Dasht-e Kavir Desert Kavir National Park is part of Dasht-e Kavir Desert, the biggest desert in Iran. It is a specifically protected area located in the south-east of Tehran province and east of the two cities of Qom and Kashan. It is also situated in the west of the Dasht-e Kavir Desert. The distance from Tehran is 120 kilometres. Mount Siahkuh, (Black Mountain), is a large, semi-circular rock outcropping located roughly in the park's centre. The Iran Environmental Organization protects the wildlife and seasonal birds that live around this mountain. The famous Asiatic cheetah, Persian zebra, mountain wild goat, jackal, desert fox, hyena, wild cat and panther are registered on the park wildlife list. Eagle, pheasant, flamingo, geese and crane are just some of the birds inhabiting this national park. Also, the area has valuable flora and fauna reserves. Kavir National Park was on the route of the Ancient Silk Road made famous in the books of the renowned travel writers, Alfons Gabriel and Sven Hedin. Centuries ago, it was the route of caravans and merchants who crossed this part of the desert for trading. Still in existence are a couple of the crucial caravanserais inside this national park. Shah Abbasi caravanserai, (Gasre Bahram), is one of them that has been renovated and used as temporary accommodation. Adventure Iran has a number of trekking, mountain biking and 4x4 desert safari tours in this region. In addition, our famous cycling tour, Cycling through the main highlights of Iran, also passes through Kavir National Park. As the park is registered on the list of Iran’s National Parks, a permit for each traveller is required to enter and which needs to be applied for in advance. https://www.adventureiran.com/maranjab-desert/ https://www.adventureiran.com/dasht-e-kavir/
Kavir National Park Dasht-e Kavir Desert Kavir National Park is part of Dasht-e Kavir Desert, the biggest desert in Iran. It is a specifically protected area located in the south-east of Tehran province and east of the two cities of Qom and Kashan. It is also situated in the west of the Dasht-e Kavir Desert.
