World Famous Deserts of Iran

The deserts of Iran are popular destinations for domestic and foreign tourists. A large part of Iran is desert; Dasht-e Kavir and Lut desert in the center and southeast. Where else can you observe such clear starry sky? Even shorter day trips by camel or jeep are amazing which cause you good feeling and peace.

Kaluts of Shahdad Kerman Desert

Lut desert is the warmest place on earth which is the plain between the provinces of South Khorasan, Kerman and Sistan and Baluchistan. You will pass the Kaluts– rock formations- shaped by wind and weather. If you are travelling with your own vehicle, it’s better to venture into the desert with off-road. It requires the utmost sensitivity to drive over the dunes.

The important point about Shahdad desert, is that it has the highest temperature on the planet. In other words, Shahdad region in Kerman is the hottest spot on earth. And in addition, part of the Lut Desert is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Varzaneh Iran Desert Area

Among the deserts suitable for tourism and camping, some of them are located in Isfahan province. The closest desert to the city of Isfahan and the most famous desert in this province is Varzaneh Desert. It is in 100 km east of Isfahan and 150 km west of Yazd. The entire Varzaneh Desert is sandy in the north-south direction. The shapes of the sand dunes are crescent, longitudinal and pyramidal, that highest point reaches to 100 meters.

Moghistan or Zarrin Desert of Yazd

Near Ardekan city of Yazd, two kilometers after Saghand village, there is a dirt road and you can see the sign of Moghistan village. It may be difficult for you to drive on a dirt road, but with a little driving on this dirt road you will reach the tall sand dunes of Zarrin or Moghistan, which are visible from a distance and look like interconnected hills. Seeing these beautiful hills will refresh and courage you to enjoy one of wandering deserts in Yazd and riding the four-wheeled motorbikes of Zarrin Desert Camp.

Iran is not a Desert, Dashte Kavir

In Mesr desert you will also enjoy walking on soft sand. They have dug a deep well in the heart of the Mesr desert, which has created vegetation in this desert. So you will also enjoy walking on soft sand. One of the most prominent sights of the Mesr desert is the Salt Lake, which is the largest seasonal salt lake in Isfahan Iran. The salt of this lake is the oldest salt extracted in Iran.

For an overnight stay in the Mesr desert you can use rural houses and traditional residences of Mesr village. The architecture of the desert houses is very attractive. For camping in the desert, you can also find a suitable place to stay with the help of the guidebook and Iran desert route map. In any case, make sure you have enough water in your luggage and pack an extra load of water for any emergencies or breakdowns. Never drive into the deserts alone and without a guide who knows the area! There are no settlements for several hundred kilometres.

Travel to Iran from Desert to Snow

A trip to the deserts of Iran, with all its unique features, can also be dangerous. If you have not traveled to the desert before, you should know that this trip will bring you new experiences. If you follow the following points when traveling to the deserts of Iran, you can have a safe tour and stay. Apply for Iran Tourist Visa, book your favorable hotel and travel to Iran by Iransense Travel Agency. You can also travel to Iran with your own vehicle or use public transportation. Traveling to Iran deserts will bring you unforgettable moments from natural attractions to historical and cultural sights. By and large, Iransense Tour Operator which is one of the best Iranian Tour Operators, aims to offer the Best Iran tours based on your interests.