Holiday in Iran: Tip winning advice from readers
Aberkooh:
The desert town of Aberkooh, between Yazd and Shiraz, was a city thriving on the road of silk in the 10th century and destroyed in large part by the Afghans in the middle of the 1700s. There is a tree of Cypress from 4,000 years, one of the best coffees in Iran and Aghazadeh mansion beautifully restored with its badgir double height, using 19 vents wooden to the cool breezes of channel in the House. With luck, you might encounter the lovely 12-year-old Amir Reza and guests back to his home for lavender tea sweetened with sugar to saffron.
No blood but plenty of sweat and tears, Isfahan
Wrestlers perform Zurkhaneh.
Travel independently
Travel independently
Brits, know this: you don’t need a tour guide. The process of visa remains delicate, but once an organization or a citizen of Iran sponsored your application is successful, you should have little difficulty in going it alone. This allows to make the most of your meetings with the locals always hospitable and curious and inevitable invitations for tea or to their homes. While you don’t think of him as a country where spontaneity is rewarded, these meetings will be the highlights of your stay, as they were for me (a Brit) on a recent trip of three weeks.
Explore Damavand city and around
Damavand is slightly more than 70km of Tehran and one of the most authentic towns. Mount Damavand is the highest active volcanic mountain in Asia, and one of the best ski resorts, Aab Ali, is also nearby. There are a lot of waterfalls and natural region is famous for its honey.
Varzaneh desert at sunset
Varzaneh is a small town in the desert, not far from Isfahan. Arriving at the home of small picturesque hosts – but Chapaker (street Beheshti, + 98 913 203 0096) you will be welcomed by him always smiling and energetic, M. Reza and his eccentric fellow Florence. Nearby ladies carry of brilliant white chadors, unlike the usual black and peer at you with curiosity. For a few dollars, M. Reza takes you to amazing views over extensive wetlands, a volcanic crater, the majestic Salt Lake and magnificent Varzaneh desert that stretches toward the setting sun.
Hidden Alborz mountain castles
After enjoying the Shiraz to Tehran road, take a few days to get to the northeast of Tehran to Qazvin and then in the mountains mountains to discover the castles of 11th and 12th centuries to the Nizari Ismaili ‘Assassins’ distance, especially Alamut and Lambesar. They will remind you the mountain goes out of French Cathars, with beautiful valleys, high mountains and views. Zarabad is an ideal village.
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The unique heritage of Abyaneh village
Abyaneh is a 13th-century mountain village about 80km south of Kashan. Its culture, traditions, costumes and dialect are unlike anywhere else in Iran. In 1973, it was recorded as a national heritage site. Of mud and straw houses have entered the Hill; slope of the narrow unpaved roads and down the hills. Women wear colorful scarves – the size of the flowers showing their marital status, while married men wear large satin trousers. Like everywhere in Iran, people are wonderfully warm and welcoming.
Morning sun in Nasir-al-Molk
In Shiraz stay in (if you can) or at least have lunch in the courtyard of the Lassina boutique hotel (room twin £40). Once you have visited the incredible Nasir al-Molk mosque in the morning for the sun streaming through the stained-glass windows, cross Lotfali Khan Street and turn left in the direction of the Citadel, take the third street on your right and right is a beautiful madrasa (religious, free school). The Court of the madrasa is quiet and a great place to sit quietly, watch the mullahs in discussion and see life unfold. Continuing in the same driveway, blocking left and you enter the famous Bazaar where you can enjoy faloodeh , the refreshing, if strange, serves Shirazi.
Eco-tourist and intellectual chit chat
Visit of the see you in Iran Facebook page and check for upcoming events or visits. I went on an eco-tour of three days organized by the site and mingled with other backpackers curious and young, cosmopolitan, committed to the Iranians. We went through in the mountains near Mashal, close to the Azerbaijani border and slept in a remote Hill village. It was amazing to disconnect – there was no mobile reception or Wi – Fi for miles
Gheshm Island geological park
Fly from Tehran or Shiraz to this island in the Strait of Hormuz , or make the short crossing of Bandar Abbas. You don’t have to be a geologist to enjoy extraordinary Gheshm geology. Eight of the main sites are spread around an island 60 miles long and can be visited by taxi: negotiate a fee of around £20 per day. Another world landscapes were dug over the millenniums by wind and water. I stayed in the Tabl village, home of Mr. Amini, who was clean and welcoming. (All meals or at night was £3).
Breakfast in Masuleh
I proudly took my fiance to see Ephesus in Turkey. now it was his turn to show me his homeland. We arrived at our first stop, Masuleh, on a starry night and woke with incredible landscapes. Perched on our roof, we were all in a breakfast of warm bread and jam carrot to saffron, the. We then went in Rudkhan cAstle and scaling the 1 000 steps to absorb even more spectacular views. Houses in Masuleh are available for rental at arrival for about £35 per night and can usually accommodate three or four people.
Caroline hostel, a brilliant star Shiraz
From our trip to Shiraz, I should mention djou Hostel. This traditional Inn radiates hospitality and warmth of Persia, and it is an ideal base for exploring the ancient city. There is a nice courtyard with a pool tiled blue, flowering vines and bright, scattered cushions. It is difficult to not mingle, chai in hand, in a quiet place.
The Golestan Palace, Tehran
This is a beautiful 400-year-old masterpiece , showing the first performances of European and Persian style merged and the complex formed the Foundation of the modern art movement of the Iran. My best advice for inside the Palace are the Takht Marmar’ dramatic e and inducing AWE (throne of marble), which stands on an outdoor terrace, and the magnificent Ayaheh of Talar – e (Hall of mirrors), which is exactly that. Only a short walk to famous Grand Bazaar in Tehran
Isfahan, for tea and coffee lovers
New Isfahan by its old tea houses and cafes Navigating is a lovely way to spend the afternoon. The House of the Azadegan, in an alley on the northeast corner of Imam square, adorned with metal containers and lanterns, with tea, snacks and qalyan (hookah) in the menu of walls and ceilings. On the other side of the city, cafes stylized and Virgin cocktails lie in coffee Ahang, near Charbagh Abasi Street. With its bookshelves and tables decorated with post-it notes, it has a nice, local feel
Bam
The oasis of the desert of Bam in Kerman province, was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 2003 but has since been rebuilt. You can stroll in the gardens of orange and the grenadiers and the date palms. Not to be missed is the Citadel of Arg-e-Bam impressive, classified by Unesco, which is beautifully restored. BAM is also an excellent base to explore the surrounding desert, including overnight stays in the desert camps.
Oobserving Ashura in Yazd
I recommend visiting Yazd during Ashura (it will be October 1st in 2017). It is the day of mourning for the assassination of the Imam Hossein, and there is a real obvious pain in rituals. Visitors are welcome to the upper galleries of mosques, usually in front of the galleries of the woman, witness of hundreds of men beating the chest while history is marked. Our group was invited to a large area of temporary power for a free lunch and dinner (donations welcome). You will also see the Red fountains running.
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