Sightseeing places in Tabas; 21 places to see in historical buildings and mysterious nature

Have you packed your travel bags and are you thinking about an autumn or winter trip? In this case, let us introduce you to one of the most popular tourist destinations in the center of Iran on cold days. Tabas is a city 559 kilometers from Mashhad, 568 kilometers from Bojnord and 889 kilometers from Tehran. The sights of Tabas are so attractive and amazing that they attract many tourists and nature lovers to this city every year. If you have decided to travel to this beautiful desert city and see its surrounding attractions closely, stay with us until the end of this article. In the following, we will explain to you where the places of interest in Tabas are.

1. The mysterious Kal Genie

If you are interested in watching mysterious sights, Kal Jeni will become one of your favorite places. The locals also call this ghostly valley Jinyan Valley. On Tabas road towards Beshrouye, you will see reeds and springs along the way of this valley. Walking in this valley is just like the beginning of an adventure and mystery movie where no one knows what will happen to the main character at the end. Of course, don’t worry, because walking in this valley is not dangerous for you. You don’t believe in fairy tales?

2. Morteza Ali spring; One of the most attractive places to see in Tabas

In another valley near Tabas, there are small and big springs that have fascinated many nature lovers. These springs, the largest of which is the “Mortaza Ali” spring, boil from the slopes of a mountain called Kesh Siah in the northeast of Tabas and flow towards the west. In addition to a spectacular view, these springs also have therapeutic properties.

After all, at the end of the Morteza Ali Spring, there is another Tabas sight-seeing place, the Shah Abbasi Dam. Walking along this path and reaching one of the largest arch dams in the world will make your one-day trip to Kharo village more memorable.

Address: Tabas, about 30 kilometers from Tabas, Kharo village

3. Tabas Gulshan Garden

This green Iranian garden has witnessed many historical events. Golshan Garden, which shines with various plants like a gem in the central desert of Iran, was built during the Zandiye period. This garden has seen different historical governments that have come and gone one by one. Of course, this is not the whole story of Golshan Bagh. Gulshan Garden has also witnessed other interesting and often sad events. The most important of them is related to the pelicans of this garden.

Not so long ago, 2 pelicans chose this garden to live on their migration path, but the devastating earthquake of September 1357 took the life of one of them. Another pelican lived in this garden for a long time and died there. After this incident, some more pelicans were brought to this garden so that the memory of the pelicans whose lives were destroyed by the earthquake will live forever.

Address: Tabas, Moalem Blvd

4. Nayband terraced village

This terraced village has been a safe haven for travelers throughout history. From Nadershah Afshar, who came to this village during the Afghan rebellion, to the travelers who sought refuge in this village from the rebels, everyone has loved the beautiful scenery of Naiband. During the Safavid period, this village became a staircase so that the inhabitants of the city would be safe from thieves and looters. There are citrus and date gardens around the village so that Naiband is like a painting among the most beautiful places to see in Tabas.

Address: Tabas city, Dihuk district

5. Helwan desert; A popular destination for desert trekking

Helvan desert is one of Tabas sights that desert lovers must know. This desert has pristine desert views and starry nights. Recreational facilities for camel riding, off-road, motorcycle riding with four-wheel motors and camping are also popular features of this desert for desert climbing fans. Helwan cave with stones nearly 160 million years old is also located near this desert and is worth visiting.

Address: Tabas, Helwan village

6. Tomb of Seyyed Muhammad bin Jafar Tayar

The people of Azmeighan Tabas village always go to this imamzadeh for pilgrimage and lightening of bones. The building of this pilgrimage site was completely destroyed in the Tabas earthquake and what you see today was built after the earthquake.

Address: Tabas, Azmeighan village

7. Seno Tabas forest with medicinal plants

This forest is located at the foot of the mountain and is one of the main destinations for those interested in traditional medicine. In this forest, nearly 800 species of medicinal plants have grown alongside plants such as nettle and wild spinach.

Address: 24 kilometers from Tabas

8. Khan’s caravanserai and stories of tired travelers

Every caravanserai has its own story. Stand next to Khan’s Caravanserai and listen carefully. You will probably hear the story of the tired travelers who once rested here on their journey from the old Tabas to Yazd road. This quadrangular caravanserai and its windmills and royal dome will keep anyone interested in history busy for hours.

Address: The old road from Tabas to Yazd, 30 kilometers from Kalmard Caravanserai, Rabat Khan village

9. Tomb of Sephesalar and the pursuit of Yazdgerd III

There are several tombstones in this square building. The people of Jokhah village have heard from their fathers that these tombstones belong to the people who chased Yazdgerd III to this village at the end of Sassanid rule. The good luck of this Sassanid king made these generals of Ahnaf bin Qays lose their way and die in this place.

Address: 20 kilometers north of Tabas, Jokhah village (Chahardeh)

10. Ismailian Castle; One of the most famous places to see in Tabas

If you are interested in history, you will definitely enjoy watching Ismailian Castle. This castle and its reservoirs were built when the Ismailis took control of the city of Tabas. To protect themselves from the attacks of their enemies, they built this castle in the middle of the mountain, so that today it has become one of the sights of Tabas.

Address: Tabas, between the two villages of Lower and Upper Kharvan, the heights of Mount Shatri

11. The thousand-year-old citadel of Tabas

This citadel, which was called the old citadel or old citadel in the past, is nearly 1000 years old. Tabas citadel has been repaired and restored many times throughout history, but it has not regained its old glory. Those interested in the history of Iran enjoy walking around the old citadel.

Address: Tabas, Imam Square, Vaez Tabasi Square, Vaez St

12. Salt salt and amazing salt crystals

If you are interested in watching salt crystals and egg-shaped stones, you should go to the northwest of Tabas. Kal Nemak is formed on the edge of a river called “Ab Shaur”. Walking in this salt lake is one of the most enjoyable things in the world for those who are interested in taking pictures of pristine nature and unique landscapes.

Address: 20 kilometers northwest of Tabas

13. Old Hajat’s grave; Historical building

If you drive for about 1 hour and 50 minutes towards the north of Tabas, you will reach a village called Pir Hajat. In this village, there is a tomb that is attributed to a person named Pir Abu Nasr Iravahei. History enthusiasts should not miss the opportunity to see this old tomb during their trip to Tabas.

Address: 110 kilometers north of Tabas, Pirhajat village

14. Kal Sar Dar valley and its old canals

In the Kal Sar Dar Valley, canals have been dug that date back to the Sassanid era. This valley finally leads to Morteza Ali spring and several other spa springs. Therefore, on your trip to this spring, you should also plan to watch this valley.

Address: Tabas, Khoro village

15. The black land of Tabas and its apocalyptic atmosphere

This area has a landscape similar to apocalyptic movies; A vast area covered with black basalt rocks that are the result of the last volcanic eruptions in the Quaternary era. Coal mines around the Black Land show that in ancient times there were thick forests and rivers and lakes in this area.

Address: 120 kilometers south of Tabas

16. Dig Rostam spa with green blue

Near the picturesque village of Naiband, there is a thermal spring that remains from the Neogene period. The sulfur present in the very hot water of this spring has made it green and has healing properties. If you are interested in hydrotherapy, you will love this spring.

Address: 240 kilometers from Tabas after Naiband village and 10 kilometers towards Raver

17. Rig Chetran or Rabat Khan desert

Those interested in desert travel can go to Rabat Khan desert in addition to Helwan. Watching this desert and its sands is interesting for those interested in geology. Its clear sky on starry nights also attracts the attention of many astronomers to this area. History enthusiasts also travel to this area to see the place where the famous American helicopter of Operation “Eagle’s Claw” crashed in 1359. Camel sand is a shelter for plants and animals such as the sand fox.

Address: Yazd to Tabas communication axis, Rabat Khan Highway

18. Azmeighan village; A paradise in the middle of the desert

Probably, when you hear the name of Tabas, you think of desert areas like Dasht Kavir, but not all places of Tabas are deserts. At 42 kilometers from Tabas, there is a village called Azmeighan, whose aroma of rice fields and citrus orchards will amaze you.

Address: Tabas city, central sector, Azmeighan village

19. Hadarbash towers and Tabas groves

Among the groves of Tabas, you will see a thatched house called Hadarbash Tower. This tower, which is synonymous with guard tower in Yazdi dialect, was built to take care of tall and sprawling palm trees around Tabas.

Address: Tabas, Hadarbash tower

20. Esfak village and orange fragrance

The thatched houses of this village were built about 400 years ago, but they still stand as before after various restorations. Among the attractions of this village, we can mention the orange groves, which enchant everyone with the fragrance of their oranges in the spring. Water-filled aqueducts, saffron fields, the village mosque and the desert observatory are also considered to be among the sights of Tabas and this village.

Address: Tabas city, Dihuk district

21. The old caravanserais of Kalmerd

On the old road from Tabas to Yazd, there are 2 old caravansaries, one with a history of nearly 200 years and the other with a history of almost 120 years. The first caravanserai is almost ruined, but the second one has been restored and is being used as an ecotourism lodge.

Address: 86 kilometers old road from Tabas to Yazd

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To have a memorable winter trip, you can choose Tabas as your destination. In this article, we introduced 21 attractions of Tabas. Other names should be added to them, such as Crete village and its historical dam, Tabas Anthropology Museum, and Takht Arous. We recommend that you buy Tabas souvenirs such as Roorkorde sweets, Qatab, Baklava, pistachio skin jam and handicrafts such as copper trays, painted dishes and beautiful carpets during your trip to this city.

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