Beauties of Iran

By: Behnam Yousefi

Meet the mysterious Iranian desert: Rig-e Jenn

SEMNAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
2019-12-07 13:03
By: Morteza Jaberian

Migratory birds return to Karun

AHVAZ, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Every year during the cold season, migratory birds stop in the habitats of the southern Khuzestan province. Karun River is now hosting different types of gulls, heron and cormorant that are passing through the north to the south.
2019-12-07 09:00
By: Mahsa Safari

Breathtaking scenery of autumn in Golestan province

GORGAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – As the autumn comes, Hyrcanian forests in Golestan province reveal part of their impressive beauties in a festival of colors.
2019-12-04 13:10
By: Mehdi Hoseinnejadi

Estil Lagoon embracing autumn

ASTARA, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A major tourist site in the northern Iranian Gilan province, Estil Lagoon is now the scene of colorful trees inviting visitors to take memorable photos.
2019-12-03 16:11
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Dowlatabad Garden; architectural jewel in heart of desert

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Among the spectacular attractions of Yazd, there is a lush and beautiful garden which is one of the most famous gardens in Iran. A garden of unique architecture that has created a green jewel in the heart of the desert.
2019-12-01 15:59
By: Majid Asgaripour

Mesmerizing beauty of Iran’s northern forests in autumn

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran's northern forests are a gem of Autumn-tinged colors this time of the year, particularly in Golestan province where the thick canopy of trees has put on display a wide range of beautiful colors to the spectators.
2019-12-01 12:28
Number of tourists visiting Kerman up by 16%

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Kerman Province, south of Iran, has increased by 16% in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – September 21).
2019-11-24 17:23
By: Mehdi Almasi

Zanjan covered in snow

ZANJAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The first autumn snow in November in Zanjan province has taken the local people by a pleasant surprise.
2019-11-20 12:19
By: Mohammad Dashti

Snow whitens Iran’s Ardebil

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – With the cold weather sweeping across the country, winter snow has now arrived in the northwestern province of Ardebil.
2019-11-18 17:30
By: Marzieh Ghazizadeh

Cotton harvest in Golestan Prov.

GORGAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Farmers in Iranian northeastern province of Golestan pick the cotton from September to mid-November. Cotton is the main agricultural product of Baghoo Kenareh County. Golestan province is the third-largest producer of cotton in Iran.
2019-11-03 16:17
By: Iman Hamikhah

Hamedan in Autumn

HAMEDAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Autumn has given special beauty to the nature of Hamedan province in Western Iran.
2019-11-03 10:11
By: Behnam Yousefi

An autumn journey to Mazandaran

RAMSAR, Oct. 24 (MNA) – The mesmerizing sceneries of Mazandaran province, northern Iran, with its numerous lakes, forest sanctuaries, waterfalls, catch the heart of any nature aficionado.
2019-10-24 17:00
By: Mehdi Zavar

Superb autumn landscapes in Arasbaran biosphere

TABRIZ, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The enchanting landscapes of Arasbaran, a UNESCO-registered biosphere in East Azarbaijan province, have added to the beauty of the region, making it one of the most famous tourist sites in the country.
2019-10-21 14:42
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran's archaeological gem

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Shahr-e Sukhteh is a lost jewel in Iran which archeologists consider it as the world's first city in terms of urban texture, population and urban planning. It is the remains of an ancient city and archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age in southwestern Iran.
2019-09-29 15:08
Number of tourists visiting Yazd up by 32%

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Yazd Province, Iran, has increased by 32% since the start of the year 1398 (March 21, 2019).
2019-09-25 17:17
By: Mohsen Haddadi

Iran’s Golestan National Park

GORGAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Golestan National Park, commonly known as the Golestan Jungle, is located in Golestan Province, northeastern Iran. It has a variety of habitats, such as temperate broad leaf forests, grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas. The fauna is very rich and consists of Persian leopards, Indian wolves, brown bear, Jackal, wild boars, maral deer, roe deer and wild goats.
2019-09-25 12:33
By: Abdollah Firoozi

Shapour river in Fars prov.

KAZERUN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Sahpour River is located in Kazerun, Fars province, southern Iran. The river has an important role in the agriculture and water supply of the Kazerun county.
2019-09-17 11:15
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Chehel Sotoun; a blend of prominent Persian garden, glorious palace

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Located next to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Chahar Bagh, Chehel Sotoun Palace is considered as one of the tourist attractions of Isfahan, Iran.
2019-09-15 17:46
By: Behnam Yousefi

Cham Chit Waterfall in Lorestan province

DORUD, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Cham Chit Waterfall has created one of the many charming sceneries of the western Iranian province of Lorestan. The waterfall flows through the heart of the Zagros Mountains in Dorud County. The height of Cham Chit is about 20 meters and it is supplied by over a hundred springs emanating from the mountains.
2019-08-26 12:17
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is a historical castle located on a stony hillock in the midst of the city of Khorramabad. It is one of the world's architectural masterpieces which has always hosted domestic and foreign tourists every year.
2019-08-24 15:38
By: Asghar Besharati

‘Mogh and Moshta’ festival in Hormozgan province

MINAB, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The annual festival of ‘Mogh and Moshta’ and ‘kong jouchi’ was held in Minab, Hormozgan province on Thursday. Cutting the last ‘Mogh’ or the palm tree has a special ceremony in the region. ‘Kong jouchi’, or cooking dates, is one of the oldest traditions of the land which is celebrated in Minab from mid to end of August every year.
2019-08-24 14:10
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Difficult but worthwhile ascent

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – One of the mysterious places in Iran which its location made it impossible army of thousands men to pass, is Babak Fort. It sits attractively on a steep-sided mountain in north-western Iran.
2019-08-11 16:21
Picturesque 3D illumination at Karim Khan Citadel

SHIRAZ, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Beautiful 3D illuminations around Arg-e Karim Khan (Karim Khan Citadel) in Shiraz, southern Fars province, have given a picturesque scenery to the city center's nights. Karim Khan Citadel is the most famous historical structure belonging to Zand Dynasty that ruled Iran during the second half of the 18th century.
2019-08-11 10:30
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Makhunik, Iran’s ancient village of dwarves

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Makhunik is a unique village in a remote corner in Iran’s South Khorasan Province which dates back to hundreds of years ago. This mysterious village commonly known as the land of Lilliputians, is one of the seven amazing world's villages by its remarkable architecture.
2019-08-04 15:26
By: Mehdi Zavvar

Climbing Buzsina mountain in summer

OSHNAVIEH, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Located in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province, between Urmia and Oshnavieh, the 3480-meters high Buzsina mountain hosts climbers every year in summers and springs. The region enjoys untouched nature and if lucky one can spot different animals, including brown bear, in the climbing path.
2019-08-04 14:48
Estill Lagoon hosting buffalo flocks in sizzling summer

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Estill Lagoon in the northern province of Gilan near the city of Astara is hosting a large flock of buffalos that are trying to seek refuge from the summer’s extreme heat. The 138-acre pond is considered as a wildlife refuge home to rare species and is also among the major tourist attractions of the green province.
2019-08-04 10:52
Azna snowy tunnel in Lorestan province

AZNA, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Azna snowy tunnel in the city of Azna, western Lorestan province, is one of the unique tourist attractions of Iran. This 800-meter-long tunnel is naturally made under the snow and ice of Oshtorankuh Mountains. The tunnel hosts a large number of local and foreign tourists during summer.
2019-08-03 20:25
Leisure time of children in Moguyi village

SHAHR-E KORD, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The leisure time of children of Moguyi Rural Distric, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, southwest Iran is unlike children of cities. They play and surf in nature where provides an opportunity for them to engage in nature play activities and enjoy their leisure time.
2019-07-27 16:16
By: Majid Asgaripour

Life of Bakhtiari people in Moguyi

SHAHR-E KORD, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The villagers who are living in Moguyi Rural Distric, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, southwest Iran are Bakhtiari; a southwestern Iranian tribe and a subgroup of the Lurs.
2019-07-24 11:21
By: Amir Ali Razaghi

Iran’s Bakhtiari nomad

SHAHREKORD, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The Bakhtiaris are a southwestern Iranian tribe and a subgroup of the Lurs. Bakhtiaris primarily inhabit Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari and eastern Khuzestan, Lorestan, Bushehr, and Isfahan provinces, Iran. A small percentage of Bakhtiari are still nomadic pastoralists, migrating between summer quarters and winter quarters.
2019-07-21 15:16