If you are looking for peace, visit the desert once

South Khorasan is where important deserts are located, deserts that are one of the main tourism capacities of this province and by attending it, you will find unattainable peace. It is in spring. In the following, we will introduce the rare deserts of South Khorasan, which are amazing and special in the world.

Garmab Lut Desert; Great estuary with rare birds

The border of Khor village, which is located at a distance of 80 km from Birjand, and Lut mineral spa is located at a distance of 50 km from Khosf city. Talent and facilities of the region include; Construction of hydrotherapy complex, large estuary with rare desert birds and the possibility of breeding deer, spectacular and large reedbeds in the heart of this desert and behind Garmab mountain, natural forest of arches and turmeric behind Garmab mountain, existence of wildlife in Abgarm mountain and creation of hunting grounds, hills Sand in the forest estuary and the possibility of holding desert tours and safari patrols, the existence of local and indigenous life in the region, breeding wild and domestic camels and camel riding facilities in the region, proximity to the historic village of estuary with beautiful windmills and old houses and the participation of the country’s most prominent professional deserters. Is.

Visiting deserts, star observation, safari in Ferdows desert, three castles, Rigzar Bashravieh, Halvan Tabas and Akbarabad Khosf, as well as camel riding, walking on sands and holding special tours to get acquainted with the flora and fauna of desert areas are all that You can find peace in the heart of the desert; Something is missing in today’s busy lives. The best times for desert hiking are autumn, winter and early spring.

The desert of the three castles of South Khorasan, as one of the most unique deserts in the east of the country, is so beautiful and attractive that talk about its wonders has even reached the personal page of the Minister of Cultural Heritage.

The three castles desert has a special feature and importance due to having a dark sky for observing the stars, and due to this feature, it has been considered by amateur groups and professionals interested in astronomy. Other advantages of this desert include wide peaks and sand dunes around the astronomical observatory, which have suitable and ideal conditions for any interested and nature-loving group, so that the implementation of star observation programs, large-scale rally and navigation and desert climbing in Sand dunes are possible at the same time.

According to data collected by experts of the Iranian Astronomical Society for consecutive years, in the place of three castles, observation of stars with a magnitude of 7.2 is possible, which according to the magnitude of the darkest parts of the planet (about 7.5) is one of the darkest and These are the most stellar parts of our planet.

Open horizon and about zero degrees at the observatory, high security of the area, having beautiful and exceptional desert attractions including flowing sand dunes (Mahour hill), salt lake, daq (completely flat and hard ground that has no vegetation) and residence Beautiful and cozy ecotourism, introduces this region as a spectacular and unique attraction in the region and the country, and of course, meteor showers every year, especially in August, have a beautiful and special effect.

Kavir Mozaffari

Desert Plund, which is also known as Mozaffari Protected Area, is another attraction of Ferdows city in South Khorasan. Due to its desert and mountainous topography, this region has suitable conditions for the presence of various species of wildlife, including Persian donkey burrows.

Kavir Plund, also known as Kavir Mozaffari or Ferdows, is one of the sights of Ferdows and is located in South Khorasan province and 40 km northwest of Ferdows city, on the outskirts of Chah Plund village. The villages of Kajeh and Chahno are located in the north of this desert and are limited to Kal Namak from the west, to the villages of Ebrahimabad and Taherabad from the east and to Robat Shoor Wildlife Sanctuary from the south.

Mozaffari desert with an area of ​​92,808 hectares in 2007 was recognized as a protected area of ​​Ferdows. One of the features of this region is the confluence of desert and desert with heights and mountains, which creates a beautiful and spectacular landscape. Sand dunes, salt marshes and desert and desert areas, along with mountainous areas, leopard-shaped sand dunes and spectacular pebble mountains, are special features of this region.

There is life in the Plund Desert like everywhere else in the world. Existence of different species of animals such as Jabir (native deer of Iran) and Persian burrow, has made Plunde one of the suitable areas for wildlife observation.

Plant species of the region include coriander, cuttlefish, skunbil, turmeric, hawthorn, scissors, almond, wild barberry, artichoke, thistle, black cumin, herbaceous plants, yarrow, thyme, red tulip, prickly pear, ephedra and some chicory plants . In addition, wild figs, deciduous trees, mangosteens, caraway and itch are also found in plunder.

The animal species of Mozaffari region also have a good diversity and include rams and ewes, whole and goats, wolves, deer, sand cats, caracals, foxes, jackals, tadpoles and more than 33 species of reptiles such as agamas, venomous snakes and tortoises. ، بزمچه و… می‌شوند.

The little Egyptian vulture is one of the birds that breed and live in this area. Hawk or desert crow, which is a native and exclusive bird of Iran, falcon, partridge, tern, all kinds of cormorants, well pigeons, hawks, perch, all kinds of Czechs, hobras, hawks, golden eagles, tadpoles, sparrows and sparrows, among other birds They are the desert of Plunder.

Persian zebra or Persian zebra is one of the most endangered species that lives as one of the six species of Asian zebra in desert areas and hills. The color of this animal is yellowish-orange and its abdomen, sides and tail are sometimes white; A black mane and a dark brown stripe can be seen behind the Iranian grave, which continues to the tail. In Iran, this species is found only in Bahram Gour Neyriz Fars region and Turan Semnan National Park and Kalmand protected area in Yazd province. Considering that the Iranian grave used to live in the Mozaffari region in the past, a plan to revive this animal in this desert has been started since 2007.

The combination of desert and mountains in Plund and the existence of an environmental protected area with rare wildlife species, has made Plund one of the most important areas for wildlife watching and bird watching for those interested.

Due to the breeding of wild and domestic camels in this area, it is also possible to ride camels. In addition, the clear and clear night sky of the desert is the best place to see and observe the stars. Off-road, four-wheeled motorcycle, safari, zip line are other recreational desert deserts that have many fans.

Camel riding in Hemmatabad desert

Hemmatabad village, which is also called Kavir, is located 150 km from Ghainat city and 65 km from Zirkuh city in South Khorasan province. This region is one of the richest and most active desert ecosystems in terms of flora and fauna in Iran. Hemmatabad desert is an important blessing for the people of Zirkuh city. In this desert, camel riding, safari and staying in the black tents of the nomads will bring you memorable moments.

The sand cat is the most important protected species in the area, living alongside other desert animals. The area has a digital diode endemic plant specimen that is under UN protection in the area’s biosphere reserve.

Hemmatabad village is one of the desert villages with rare flora and fauna that many tourist groups from all over Iran and the world come to visit this region every year.

Hemmatabad sand (also known as Ahangaran and Petregan sand) is located in the geographical range of 60 degrees and 34 minutes east and 33 degrees and 35 minutes north to 33 degrees and 17 minutes north in the province of South Khorasan near the border of Afghanistan and Daq Petregan. Is.

The area of ​​the basin of this plain is 4400 square kilometers or 440,000 hectares, of which 3150 square kilometers or 315,000 hectares are plains and the rest are elevations. The highest height of the plain is the peak of three breasts and the lowest point of the plain is 590 meters above sea level.

The climate of this plain is hot, dry and medium and the rainfall on its surface is about 150 mm and at altitudes up to 400 mm. The average depth of water level in 1997 is 31 meters and the average annual water level drop in this plain is estimated at 8 meters. The direction of the hills in the eastern areas of Rigzar is to the northeast and in the central and western areas there is no clear direction. The Tajnood River flows through the sand dunes, which originates from the Ahangaran Mountains with the accumulation of karst springs and has a constant flow of high quality water at the head of the branches. This river enters the sand dune after passing by the village of Tajnood, thirteen kilometers away, and the excess of its flood flows into the Petregan valley. This river has a west-east direction. Dak Petregan can be reached through the riverbed if it is dry with the help of two-differential vehicles.