Iran deserts are one of
the most beautiful phenomena in Iran which attract many tourists to
their mesmerizing views every year.
In this article, Iran's Travel introduces
you one of the most attractive deserts in Iran, Mesr desert.
Mesr Desert
Mesr desert is a village
in Isfahan province and it is 45 Km from "Jandagh/ Jandaq"- a city
in Isfahan Province. Mesr desert village has a population of 120 people and
because of its spectacular desert landscapes; it hosts many tourists every year.
Why this land is called Mesr?
There are numerous narrations about why locals named this desert Mesr, but
the most famous one refers to a person called "Joseph". He was one of
the inhabitants of this village. At that time, the village suffers from a lack
of water, so Joseph dug a deep hole and could gain water.
Egypt is called Mesr in Persian language and to respect Prophet
Joseph, this land called Mesr.
What are the main attractions in Mesr desert?
Mesr desert is as beautiful as you can take several
hours there and you stare to its beauties such as yellow sandhills. In Mesr desert You can
stand up the place and watch endless yellow hills. Touching warm sands between
your toes is an unforgettable memory that you ever have had.
In addition to this, at night, everything is different in Mesr desert. At nights, you
are invited to the "stars' celebration" of the desert. If you look at the sky, you
would not like to ignore it. Stars seem so far as you think you can get them by
raising your hand.
Camel riding on dunes is another exciting entertainment
when you attend in Mesr desert tours.
Safari with 4*4 vehicles through the Mesr desert is another popular activity there. When you go through the hills you will meet beautiful reeds in the Mesr desert, bridal bed and Abbasi bed, and Slknon salt lake.
Where is the Mesr desert salt lake?
Visiting the salt lake of Khur is something that can complete
your excursion to Mesr desert area of Khur and Biabank. The attraction is known as
the salt lake of Mesr desert because it is located near it and because
of its location in the city of Khur and Biabank also referred to as the salt
lake of Khur and Biabank.
The Khur Salt Lake is the largest seasonal salt lake in Iran. Regular
geometric shapes have covered the surface of the lake and exhibited a
particular attraction.
In all the surrounded
areas of the Khur Salt Lake, you just can see desert, but the beautiful salt forms fill the void of all
beauties and give the earth a special look. These salt forms are regular
polygon structures that are network-shaped and are known as polygons or polygons.
These forms turn black
in the winter due to mixing with clay and in the summer they are white due to
the intensity of evaporation.
The surface of the Salt Lake
has no water most days of the year, allowing you to get to the heart of the
lake and enjoy the salt and mesr desert nature. Remember, though, that water flows
beneath the surface and passes beneath your feet. Take care of the polygons as
well and do not destroy them with your feet.
Photographing this
beautiful divine manifestation is one of the activities you can do and enjoy
your happy moments on this journey to Mesr desert forever. Sunrise and sunset are the
most spectacular scenes in this nature as well as all Iran deserts, so don't miss to observe the desert at sunrise or sunset time.
When
is the best time to visit Mesr desert?
The temperature in the middle of Dashte-Kavir is really
high in summer so the best time to visit there are autumn and winter, better to
say September to April is the best time to have a tour to Mesr Desert.
How to have a tour to Mesr Desert?
Although it is possible to go by private car, there are some tours to Mesr desert by locals.
Iran's Travel offers Mesr desert tours every week. This tour takes two days and
one night. It starts from Yazd to Isfahan and vice
versa.
If you start this tour from Yazd you can visit other desert's villages
en route too.
In "Mesr
Desert Tour" you can read all the details and highlights.
The itinerary of Mesr desert tour is flexible and changeable by your demand. If you wanted to stay more in the Mesr desert, have Safari in Mesr desert, and so on just inform us.
| You also can have the Mesr desert tour as a part of your Iran tour package, you can customize any Iran tour by adding visiting Mesr desert tour to it. |
Where to stay in Mesr desert?
Booking accommodation will be part of your Mesr desert tour.
Some of the accommodation we will book for you depends on
your interests and your budget will be Rohab guesthouse, Pazirik ecolodge, Birahe guesthouse, Barandaz lodge, Afzal guesthouse, Kariz ecolodge.
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