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28/12/2023

The Silk Road and the routes across Iran!

The Silk Roads, as the oldest trading and communication network across the world, have connected many civilizations for millennia, bringing together peoples, cultures and economies. The roads provided a ground not only for the exchange of goods but also for the interactions of ideas and cultures that have shaped a part of our world today. The people living along the Silk Roads enjoy diverse cultures, religions and languages, and as a result of their interactions, they have influenced each other.










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24/12/2023

🌟 Wishing You a Magical Christmas from AdventureIran! 🌟

Dear our valid clients

As the festive season wraps us in its warm embrace, we at Adventure Iran want to extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your loved ones. 🎄✨

May this Christmas be filled with joy, laughter, and moments of magic that create memories to last a lifetime. Whether you’re embarking on thrilling adventures or cherishing quiet moments with family and friends, we hope your holiday season is nothing short of extraordinary.

Thank you for being a part of the Adventure Iran community. Your support and enthusiasm inspire us, and we’re excited to continue sharing incredible journeys and cultural explorations with you in the coming year.

May the spirit of Christmas illuminate your days with love, and may the new year bring you even more exciting adventures and unforgettable experiences.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with wonder and discovery!

Warmest regards,

Adventure Iran


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21/12/2023

Persian Yalda Night: Embracing the Longest Night in Iranian Culture

A warm welcome to winter, felicitous farewell to fall

Yalda Night, a celebration deeply rooted in Iranian culture, marks the longest night of the year, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

10/05/2022

Let's enjoy the Dorud – Andimeshk route, one part of the marvelous 866-mile Trans-Iranian Railway connecting the Caspian Sea in the northeast with the Persian Gulf in the southwest.
The railway was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021 as one of the engineering masterpieces of the 20th century.
Dorud – Andimeshk route crosses the Zagros Mountains in the west part of Iran.
The route is a showcase of stunning landscapes and sceneries. The train moves along a spiral path, passing highlands, bridges over rivers, dense oak-tree forests, plains, and tunnels.
The highest bridges and longest tunnels of the Trans-Iranian Railway were built in this rough mountainous area, and that is one of the most extraordinary features of the Trans-Iranian Railway.

27/04/2022

Our last ski touring group of the year catch the end of Iran's snow to visit mount Damavand and its beautiful scenery and weather just in time

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20/03/2022

With the end of this year fast approaching, we hope for an exciting year full of adventures. we wish you a happy Persian New Year and a happy Nowruz to everyone around the world who celebrates this ancient Iranian Event.

16/03/2022

Last night was Chaharshanbe Suri across Iran. This ancient event has been around since 1700 BC and has been celebrated every year since then. On this night which is always the last Tuesday night of the year, we make big fires and set off fireworks in the streets.
check out our recent post about this tradition:
https://www.adventureiran.com/chaharshanbe-suri/

07/03/2022

Snow is the hallmark of Damavand Mountain at any time of year ❄️❄️

28/02/2022

Located in northwest Iran, Talesh lies to the southwest of the Caspian Sea, west of the Alborz Mountain range. It has a sub-tropical climate with a lush green landscape. The highlands of it makes up almost three-quarters of the area of Talesh and is covered by dense deciduous forests and meadows. Pastoralists and seminomadic tribes make up the majority of the population of Talesh. The last picture is of their summer fixed tents called “Kapar”.

21/02/2022

Its rocky and glorious history has made Iranian architecture one of the most complex in the world. Through the years, especially after the Islamic era, the technics became more and more difficult as you can see in the picture above. Muqarnas vaulting in the iwan entrance to the Shah Mosque in Isfahan is even more gorgeous in person

07/02/2022

Ski touring in Damavand can be a lot of Fun!⛷

24/01/2022

Iran’s geographical location has made it one of the most exceptional countries in the world for hiking. The varieties of terrain and climate have created amazing opportunities to hike in different regions all year round. You can check out our newest article about the best off the beaten track hike trails in Iran at the link bellow to find more about some surprising trail around the country.
https://www.adventureiran.com/10-best-off-the-beaten-path-hiking-trails-in-iran/

17/01/2022

Launches parked at the coast of Persian Gulf is a familiar scene when visiting the south of Iran. these beautiful boats are made of wood from many generations ago by the people of the south.

03/01/2022

a good Desert Adventure is one that creates memories you can never forget, especially if they include these gentle giants 🐪

27/12/2021

Merry Christmas everyone! And an early Happy New Year to you all, we wish you a Joyful year full of adventures and stories to tell! Iran’s ski resorts are opening and winter sports enthusiasts are beginning to plan for their winter. Enjoy this view of Tochal ski resort in Tehran Capital -always busy in its working hours- in anticipation for the New Year!

21/12/2021

Yaldā is the traditional Iranian celebration of the winter solstice – the longest night of the year. The ritual symbolizes the rebirth of light following the darkest night. On this cosmically important night, family members gather together in the home of the family elder (typically grandparents, parents, or great aunts and uncles) to share special snacks and foods. This most special night of the year brings much anticipation. People run in the streets shopping in preparation, chat with one another about the guests they are expecting, and compare plans for how they are going to set their tables. Is it a night to be happy and reflective, and to enjoy being alive with those nearest and dearest to you. Check out our new post on our website if you want to read more about this event and happy Yalda everyone, wish you a spectacular night.
https://www.adventureiran.com/yalda-night/

12/12/2021

Nomadic life is an essential part of many Iranian people. With about 4 million nomads in the country and many tribes across it, we have a wide range of interesting lifestyles, handicrafts, foods and traditions peculiar to each one of them. This tribes mostly do a seasonal migration in their respective regions. You can read more about them on the link bellow:
https://www.adventureiran.com/iran-nomadic-tribes/
In the meanwhile enjoy a part of the documentary “Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life” made in 1925 about a branch of the Bakhtiari tribe of Lurs during their seasonal migration. This movie is considered to be one of the earliest ethnographic documentary films in the history. In this part they are crossing the river Karun using rafts with inflated goat skins underneath.

05/12/2021

Zagros is the longest mountain range of Iran stretched from turkey to the southeast of Iran. It is about 1500 km and it is on the top then longest mountain ranges in Asia. Dena subrange contains the highest peak of the chain called Ghash Mastan that has 4450 m in height. Dena is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the whole chain and this destination is where one of our most popular trekking tours is conducted each year. The scenery is simply breathtaking and each season you face a new and enjoyable natural phenomenal. Most nomad tribes of Iran reside in the area (the whole of Zagros mountain chain) and seeing their way of life and interacting with them has been a key feature of our tours done there. You can check our website for more pictures and information about this spectacular location.

28/11/2021

Taarof is one of the most used Persian etiquettes between Iranians that might be a tad confusing to people from different cultures. It is a term used for back and forth pleasantries between two or more people when facing pretty much every circumstance, even a mundane and routine action like paying for your food or transportation may be filled with this gestures and words that will not make a lot of sense if you start to translate it.
Usually every scenario have its own sentences to use and it’s a way to show your appreciation and respect for the work or action that the person(s) in front of you is doing. It can be hard to differentiate a Taarof from a genuine request, if you ever get a Taxi in Iran the driver might refuse your payment the first time or when you go shopping for anything the sales person will definitely assure you that a payment is not needed but it is Taarof and it is customary to refuse his/her demand and pay no matter what!
But at the end you can get a feel of what is Taarof or not after some (maybe baffling) conversations and maybe you will start to enjoy it even who knows!
What other Iranian etiquettes have you encountered that was interesting to you?

25/11/2021

Sa'dabad Complex, used by the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasty in the north of Tehran. it is known to be at its most beautiful in the fall.

07/11/2021

Many places in Iran has begun to open their doors to the general public. As of now most cafes, cinemas, restaurants, malls and historical places are open and running throughout the country. Lately theaters have join this group and from this week, plays which were on hold because of the quarantine are going onstage after a long pause.
City Theater or “Taatr-E Shahr” (تئاتر شهر) in Persian was built in 1972 as a modern performing arts complex in the heart of Tehran Capital. It was designed by the famous Iranian architect Ali Sardar Afkhami in the 1960s and it has been the face of Theater in Iran from its opening. The first play ever performed in this complex was The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov and from there many plays have been done in this complex and many actors have walk on its stage.
The complex has 5 halls in General but 2 of them have been closed for quite some time. The halls are connected to each other through maze like underground corridors that you will certainly get lost in if you don’t know your way with access to back stages.
Outside of the building was always a place for street plays and show men to perform in and recently free style dancers are performing at the back of the complex for the general public. Beside that it is filled with artists, people interested in art and a hangout place for debating art works and holding a valuable conversation.
It is located in the center of the city and if you ever find yourself there do not even hesitate in seeing it.

03/11/2021

Update on Iran's visa, guidelines and general information on obtaining it
https://www.adventureiran.com/visa-restriction-in-iran-has-been-lifted/

The tourism board has adjusted a guideline for travelers which includes the requirements for traveling and things you need to do on your trips

24/10/2021

Have you ever wondered what the best time to travel to is? Well look no more because we have the ultimate guide to the travel time of you desired activity right here. From trips to based tours which we perform in multiple regions of the country, we have created this article for people who are interested in visiting our country. see the link below for more information.
https://bit.ly/3pycceD
be sure to check our blog for more interesting articles.

17/10/2021

Visa restrictions in have been lifted!
from the end of this month The new government of Iran plans to resume issuing Travel Visas after 18 months of suspension amid strict government measures to prevent the spread of .
so start planning your long awaited vacation for a much needed rest if you ever wanted to see Iran.
be sure to check our website for more information and join our newsletter for updates.

10/10/2021

lut desert. the hottest place on earth with a breathtaking scenery. enjoy this couple of seconds of nothingness.

03/10/2021

Being from ancient and a one of a kind structure in the world made Tchogha Zanbil the first world heritage site of Iran in 1979.
It was made by the Elamite king Untash-Napirisha (1275-1240 BCE) as a religious complex and it is considered to be the oldest building in . This Ziggurat was made in dedication to Inshushinak and Napirisha, two Elamite divinities and it is one of the best preserved and biggest Ziggurats in the world.
The first usage of glass in Iran is believed to be from this complex in the shapes of tubes going into the bricks for better support. It was found by accident when workers were digging for oil in the area and it has been cared for ever since.
It’s located 80 km north of in province and although it is half of what it used to be (there’s only 3 floors left of the 5 floors), it is worth visiting.