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Mahan & Shahdad Desert 1-Day Tour

A Memorable Journey Through the Culture and Nature

Mahan & Shahdad Desert 1-Day Tour

An unforgettable 1-day discovery of the rich culture and history that have spread their strong roots around Kerman and checking out Shahdad Desert’s popular Kaluts will be the perfect side dish to your exploration of Iran. From the attractions surrounding KermanMahan will give you a taste of Sufism and Persian architecture at Shah Nimatullah Wali’s Shrine and Shazdeh Garden. On your way to the desertSirch Village will challenge your view of desert villages, and Shafi Abad will transport you back in history at Shafi Abad Caravanserai. Beside all the cultural charms, let the desert make you fall in love with its ocean of endless sand and spectacular Kaluts. Your professional guide will make sure you gain a nice perspective of every attraction.

  • Include
    Licensed and experienced guide
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
  • Exclude
    Optional activities (camel riding, sand boarding, etc.)
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Meet us at your Kerman accommodation and start the adventure with a road trip to Mahan (40 km). At its Shah Nimatullah Wali’s Shrine enjoy the architectural beauty of the burial place of this Persian Sufi master and poet. Also have a ride toward the elegant epitome of paradisal Persian gardens, the UNESCO-listed Shazdeh Garden.
2
Have another short ride (50 kilometers) to pay a visit to the 1000-year-old cypress tree in Sirch Village, an oasis that contrasts its surrounding hot desert with its pleasant cool weather and the lovely view of its many trees.
3
On route to Shafi Abad Village, stop by to see one of the world’s tallest kinds of Nebkas, special trees fostered by the Lut.
4
Then move on to catch a sight of the splendid mud-brick facade of Shafi Abad Caravanserai, a historical caravanserai built in the heart of desert as a refuge for merchants, travelers and pilgrims.
5
Looking forward to finally seeing the popular destination of desert lovers? Hit the road again and here you are at the Kaluts of Shahdad. Free your mind in the silence of the endless sand dunes and feel the amazing sense of the hot sand against your feet. Before Lut Desert makes you fall in love with its brilliant nights, the outline of the Kaluts against the sky will bless you with an incredible view of the sunset. Finally, enjoy the silent peace of a starry desert night and make your way back to Kerman.

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