Sightseeing places of Khwansar: list of 15 historical and natural attractions of Khwansar + photos

Khansar, a shining jewel in the slopes of Zagros, with its pristine nature and dreamy views, is a charming destination for domestic and foreign tourists. This beautiful city has become one of Iran’s tourist hubs with its colorful tulips in spring, charming garden alleys in autumn, natural honey and delicious honey, exquisite hand-woven carpets and bubbling springs. In this article, we have a look at the sights of Khansar.

If you are looking for a peaceful and pleasant trip in the heart of nature, Khansar with its various natural attractions is a suitable destination for you. From attractive nature to historical and religious monuments, Khansar has attractive choices for every taste.

Where is Khansar?

How to go to Khansar?

If you are planning to travel to Khansar, the green gem of Iran, the best time to travel to this pleasant region depends on the purpose of your trip. If you are looking for nature tourism and enjoying cool weather and green nature, the first half of the year is the best option. But if you are looking for a more colorful seasonal experience and photography in yellow and orange nature, late summer and early autumn will be the right time to travel to Khansar. In this season, the beautiful garden alleys of Khansar and its surrounding villages have a special and dreamlike effect.

If you are going to Khansar from Tehran, there are two main routes in front of you: Qom-Salfachgan route and Saveh-Salfachgan route. In both routes, after reaching Salafchagan, you should move towards Dilijan. After traveling about 40 kilometers from Dilijan, Golpayegan road will appear on your right. After entering Golpayegan and crossing Ghazi Zahid Square and Valiasr Square, enter Khansar Road. Note that the approximate distance from Tehran to Khwansar is about 400 km and the travel time will be about 5 hours.

Introducing the sights of Khansar

In the continuation of this post, we are going to introduce you to the places of interest in Khansar. If you are traveling to this beautiful city, it is better to visit the list of places to visit in Khansar:

Sarcheshmeh National Park

Sarcheshme National Park is one of the most beautiful natural areas of Khwansar city, which attracts many tourists every year with its pristine nature and bubbling springs. This park, with an area of ​​more than fifteen hectares, is located in the south of Khansar city. Marzanghesht spring is one of the most famous springs in this park, whose fresh water, in addition to providing agricultural water in the region, has given a special freshness to the climate of this region.

Hekel mountain and its amazing cave

Hekel Mountain and the cave in its heart are other natural attractions of Khansar. This cave is one of the deepest well caves in Iran with a depth of about one hundred and ninety meters and a well with a depth of one hundred and seventy meters. With its unique appearance, Mount Hikel attracts the attention of every viewer. The holes in this mountain are known as the breathing wells of the earth. Due to the mountainous nature of the region, there are other caves around Khansar, each of which contains a world of wonders.

Address: 5 km from Khansar

Aryan Hill, an 8,000-year heritage

The hill of the Aryans, with an age of about eight thousand years, is one of the oldest historical monuments of Khansar. This hill, which is located in Rahmatabad village, has many secrets of the distant past hidden in its heart. Caves that were once inhabited by early humans, multi-storied adobe buildings and traces of stone doors are only a part of the wonders of this historical hill.

Address: Khansar, Rahmatabad region

Tomb of Imamzadeh Seyyed Ahmad Khansar (Imamzadeh Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Ali Naghi)

This imamzadeh, which is more than a thousand years old, is considered one of the most important shrines in Khansar. The building of this imamzadeh is located in Ayatollah Khansari street and its architecture represents the style of Islamic architecture in the past periods.

Address: Ayatollah Khansari St

Imamzade Seyyed Saleh

This Imamzadeh is also a descendant of Imam Musa Kazem (peace be upon him) and is considered a historical and religious tomb. The building of this Imamzadeh with its traditional architecture has given a beautiful view to the city of Khansar.

Address: Baran Boulevard, Salehi Street

Agha Asadullah Mosque

This mosque is one of the old and historical mosques of Khansar, which is more than a hundred years old. Agha Asadullah Mosque, with its traditional architecture and beautiful interior decorations, is a suitable place for worship and peace of mind.

Address: Khansar, Ayatollah Alavi Blvd

Khwansar Grand Mosque

This mosque, more than four centuries old, is the largest mosque in Khansar and one of the most important historical monuments of this city. In the north of this mosque, with its unique carvings, it is very valuable in terms of art and history. Khwansar Jame Mosque was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran in 1354.

Address: Khansar, Ayatollah Alavi, Sepah Square

Abhari House, a gem of Qajar architecture in Khansar

One of the most valuable of these treasures is the Abhari House, which is known as one of the most beautiful examples of residential architecture of the Qajar period in Iran. This historical building, which is more than two centuries old, is located in the heart of the old city of Khansar. Abhari House with its authentic Iranian architecture is a symbol of art and architecture of this period. A wide central courtyard, luxurious rooms with stucco decorations and beautiful paintings, and verandas with breathtaking views are all distinctive features of this historic house.

One of the unique features of Abhari House is the use of bright and lively colors in its interior decoration. The azure blue and brick red colors used in the ceiling and wall paintings have created a warm and intimate atmosphere in this house. Also, in one of the rooms of this house, there is a beautiful painting that shows the construction date of the building.

Address: Khansar, Ayatollah Khansari St

The tombs of Baba Pir, Halmia and Narges

Among the ancient history of Khansar city, there is a tomb attributed to Baba Pir. This tomb, which has a long history, is considered one of the oldest ancient monuments of this city. According to historical narratives, the owner of this tomb was one of the pioneers of Jafari Shia religion in the region and Sheikh Safiuddin Ardabili came to him to acquire knowledge. This mausoleum is known as one of the pilgrimage and holy places of Khansar city and local people visit it for pilgrimage and prayers.

The tomb of Halima and Narges is another important historical monument of Khansar, which dates back to the 3rd century AH. On the tombstones of these two ladies, five prisms or square bases are engraved, which shows their importance and high status in that period. These tombs, along with Baba Pir’s tomb, are among the historical and cultural works of Khansar that show the historical identity of this city.

Address: Khansar, Sarcheshme St

Sasan Khwansar Bridge

In the heart of the green mountains of Khansar, a valuable heritage from ancient times stands out; A historical bridge known as Sasan. This historical bridge, which is located in the northeast of Tidjan village, is considered one of the important tourist attractions of Khansar city. Tidjan village, this beautiful and green village, is located in the central part of Khwansar city.

Sasan Bridge, with its magnificent and historical architecture, attracts the attention of every viewer. The architectural style of this bridge is very similar to the works of the Safavid period, which shows the antiquity and importance of this building. The length of the opening of this historical bridge is estimated to be about eight paces, which shows its vastness and grandeur at the time of its construction. By walking on this bridge, you can realize the greatness and glory of Iranian architecture in the past.

Address: Khansar, northeast of Tidjan village, Khansar

Tidjan village, Khansar

Tidjan village is a mountainous and green village in Khwansar city, which is known as one of the target villages for tourism in this region. The pristine and untouched nature of this village, along with valuable historical monuments such as the Sasan Bridge, has made it an attractive destination for tourists.

This village with a cool and pleasant climate is a pleasant place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend free time. Nature tourists can enjoy walking on mountain paths, visiting fruit gardens and natural landscapes of this village. Also, those interested in history and architecture can visit Sasan Bridge and other historical monuments of this area.

Address: North side of Khansar city

Khwansar Darah market

Khwansar’s Crossroads Market is one of the historical markets and one of the attractive sights of this city, which has been around for a long time. This bazaar is known by this name because part of it is located in a neighborhood called Dorah, which is located in a crossroads due to its special geographical location. In this market, a variety of dried fruits such as walnuts, almonds, plums, etc. are offered, and most of the sellers are elderly people. Dorah Bazaar is one of the must-see places in Khansar.

Address: Khansar, Dorah neighborhood

Khansar Gardens Alley

Khansar Gardens Alley, as a green and refined gem of this city, displays an example of the beauty of nature and traditional Iranian architecture. These alleys with mud walls and tall and green trees that cast a pleasant shade on their winding paths, have provided a place to relax and enjoy the pristine nature. In Khansar Gardens Alley, walking among old trees and wild flowers is an experience of connection with nature and history. Neighborhoods such as “Cheshme Agha”, “Safaieh”, “Mohalle Bala” and “Paitakht” with their alleys of gardens full of greenery, leave lasting memories for every passerby.

Address: Khansar Gardens Alley

The plain of overturned tulips of Golestan Koh

The plain of inverted tulips in Golestan Koh is one of the most amazing natural phenomena in the Khwansar region, which turns into a vivid picture of the beauty of nature every spring with the blooming of inverted tulips. This plain with its unique and red flowers that grow upside down, dazzles the eyes of every viewer. Overturned tulips in the midst of the green slopes of Golestan Koh, with magnificent mountains and cool and fresh air, create a dreamy atmosphere. This area is a popular destination for nature walkers and photographers who are looking for pure and unforgettable moments in the heart of nature.

Villages around Khansar

Khwansar, with many beautiful villages around it, is considered an attractive destination for nature and tourism enthusiasts. These villages are among the sights of Khansar. In the following, we introduce some of the famous villages of Khansar:

• Argenk
• wide pool
• Tajreh (Khansar)
• Tidjan
• Haj Balag
• Hajiabad
• Hassan Abad
• Khokhrod
• bend
• the door
• Rahmatabad
• Safadasht
• Baba Mohammad Castle
• Gudjan
• Abomination
• Lijand
• Mehrabad

Frequently asked questions about Khansar

What are the most famous natural attractions of Khansar?

Among the natural attractions of Khwansar, we can mention the Sarcheshme forest park, the overturned tulips plain of Golestankoh region and Domane cave.

What are the famous historical monuments of Khansar called?

Khwansar Jame Mosque, the historical house of the Abharis and the tomb of Babapir Turk are among the historical monuments of Khwansar.

What season is the best time to visit Khansar?

The best season to see the sights of Khansar is spring and autumn and finally early summer. Spring is the season of overturned tulips and autumn is the season of romance.

Khansar is located in which province of Iran?

Khansar is located in Isfahan province and is known as one of the historical and natural cities of this province.

How are local ceremonies and celebrations held in Khansar?

Many local ceremonies and celebrations are held in Khansar, such as inverted tulip festivals and religious ceremonies with the enthusiastic participation of people.

Is it possible to stay in Khansar?

Yes, there are several lodges and hotels in Khansar that tourists can use to stay.