Iran Desert Tours

If you wish to explore the deserts in Iran, you must visit The Shahdad Desert. Located in Shahdad a city in Kerman province of Iran, the Shahdad Desert is a part of the Lut Desert. It is registered as the hottest place on earth. The temperature at Shahdad Desert at times rises to 70 ˚C that makes it even hotter than the Death Valley in California.

The Kaluts in the Shahdad Desert, which are monumental sand structures that have been naturally created throughout the years, are registered by the UNESCO as the geographical heritage of this region. While the formation of them is still a mystery to the experts, it is clear that they have been naturally created through the erosion of water and sand.

Upon seeing them for the first time, the Kaluts appear to one as the remaining walls of monumental structures that were ruined in the course of history. That is why some local residents call these Kaluts “Ghost Towns

The Shahdad Desert is where multiple civilizations, some dating back to 5 thousand years ago, and multiple historical artifacts have been discovered in this place. One of the most important items that has been discovered in this area is Derafsh Shahdad (Shahdad Flag) which is the earliest flag discovered. It is made of bronze and because of oxidation has turned into green.

One of the most important features of this flag is the Simorgh (Mythical Persian Bird) that is carved on the flag. The ancient residents of the Shahdad Desert believed that Simorgh brought about the mythical wind that was sent from gods in the heaven. The recent changes in the climate and heavy rains have given birth to a one-of-a-kind natural phenomenon in Shahdad Desert which is the emergence of Shahdad Lake.Throughout the day, you can jump on a boat and travel the lake.

To see a lake appear in the middle of a desert almost over a night seems more like a miracle than a natural occurrence. The blue and salty lake creates a divine image within the desert that only increases in beauty at night when the night sky sees its reflection in the lake water.

One of the best experiences of going on a camping trip in the Shahdad Desert is that one can see the clear night sky and the beautiful stars that can never be seen in the city because of the city lights. What can be a more divine experience than to fall to sleep next to Shahdad Lake while hearing the melody of the winds and the steady waves and looking at the divine image of the entire Milky Way right in front of your eyes?

What makes spending the night in Shahdad Kalut a worthwhile experience is watching the shooting stars. Rarely ever can you spot shooting stars in the night sky of the city, but at Shahdad Desert, you can see an abundance of them, it is almost as if they are celebrating the visit of the new comers in the desert and wish to welcome them with an entertaining performance.

The locals have this famous saying that “at nights in the desert, the sky reaches the earth”.

If you are interested in exploring rare phenomena within the natural landscape and just would not mind getting hot a little, do not miss out the chance of exploring the wonders of Shahdad Desert for yourself.

Another popular destination for desert tours in Iran is Karakal Desert in Yazd. Karakal Desert or Bafgh Desert is located at the center of Iran. Since it is located near Sadegh Abad Village, it is at times called the Sadegh Abad Desert as well.

The desert takes its name from a cat named Caracal for which the desert is the natural habitat. Because of its high wit and predatory nature, the locals used this cat to haunt other animals for them. The desert is mainly stripped of any plantation; however at some locations of it palm trees can be observed.

If you are willing to create an adventurous desert tour for yourself, make sure to visit Karakal Desert. Since the desert welcomes hundreds of visitors from different corners of the world each year, multiple activities have been designed for the visitors to enjoy themselves while being out in the desert.

You can enjoy a camel ride on the desert or jump in a safari and enjoy the vast golden brown landscape. It is believed by the locals that the hot sand has a healing effect. That is why some people take a “hot sand bath” in the desert. They lie on the ground and pour sand on themselves from the neck to the toes and just lie there for a couple of minutes or for as long as they can handle the hot sand and the sun shining above their heads.

This is one of the most enliven experiences of the desert. The most common and popular activity in the desert is taking a walk. The experience of the hot sand beneath your feet and the soft ground that make it harder and harder for one to take one step after another is the true nature of a desert tour. You want to explore the desert all by yourself!

Of course it does not mean that you should go there alone. It is extremely easy to get lost in the desert since all the surrounding area looks the same. Therefore, make sure to always bring some locals with you on your journey who can guide you through the desert, and who can help you find your way back

Going on a desert tour might scare you at first since you may wonder that you do not have the experience or the necessary tools to survive in the desert for a couple of days. But you need not to worry since all of the required accommodations have been provided for you in these two deserts, and experienced tour leaders shall accompany you at every step of the way. Therefore, do not hesitate to book a desert tour next time you visit Iran.

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