Sightseeing places of Sistan and Baluchistan

For those who are fond of travel and tourism, they know that every city in Iran has a summary of a world tour. One of the most beautiful provinces of Iran is Sistan and Baluchistan. From the diversity of climate and race to a collection of natural beauties and ancient works, each of which is unique in its own way, you can see in this vast province. If you want to experience a different trip in your lifetime, traveling to Sistan and Baluchistan is one of the special and unique options. In this article from Flytoday tourism magazine We will introduce you to all the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan.

About Sistan and Baluchistan The second largest province of Iran

Before the burden of travel to The second largest province of Iran close, you need to know a little about it. Sistan and Baluchistan has an area of ​​more than 870,000 square kilometers, which is in the southeast of Iran where the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan is. This province has a 300 km common border with Afghanistan and a 900 km common border with Pakistan. The southern part of Sistan and Baluchistan is connected to the Oman Sea and the northwestern part is connected to Khorasan. This vast geographic coordinates has made the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan one of the good travel experiences.

The name of Sistan and Baluchistan is derived from two completely different parts. Sistan in the part of this province that is connected to Hirmand river and Baluchistan region is a mountainous region and related to Loot Desert and the sea of ​​Oman. The common border of this province with two countries has turned it into a strategic region.

The most important cities of Sistan and Baluchistan Its main parts are:

• Iranshahr
• Chabahar
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• Zabul
• Zahedan
• Saravan
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The weather of Sistan and Baluchistan The best time to travel

In terms of climate, it can be said that the hot and humid climate of this province due to its proximity to the Oman Sea has caused the hot seasons of the year such as summer to be extremely hot, humid in the areas near the sea and dry in other areas. On the other hand, due to the recent droughts, its northern part suffers from sandstorms during the summer.

Therefore, summer is not a good choice for traveling to Sistan and Baluchistan. The best time to travel to Sistan and Baluchistan It is early autumn, late winter and early spring. During these days, the weather becomes more balanced and there is no more extreme heat or cold.

List of all places to see in Sistan and Baluchistan

The sights of Sistan and Baluchistan are directly related to its history and background. You can read the name of Sistan many times in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh. Nimroz is another name of Sistan, which is known as the birthplace of Rostam, Zal, and Sam. The history of this province dates back to 128 BC. Therefore, the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan are often ancient and historical.

Different cities of Sistan and Baluchistan are part of The best places to visit in Iran They contain that one trip to this province is enough to make you fall in love with its beauty. In Sistan and Baluchistan, there are different cities and towns that you can visit. In the following, we introduce the most popular and of course the most beautiful places to visit in Sistan and Baluchistan.

Sightseeing places in Zahedan The capital of Sistan and Baluchistan province

Zahedan is the capital of Sistan and Baluchistan province. This city, like other cities of this province, is full of pristine and spectacular historical and natural monuments, which you should not neglect under any circumstances.

Ladiz Castle The oldest historical work of Zahedan

This castle, which is located in the southwest of Mirjaveh, has the name of the oldest historical monument. Since Arbabi people lived in this castle, that's why it is also called Arbabi Castle or Arbabs. This fort is built on stone rocks with clay walls and there are deep chasms on three sides. The construction of this fort was based on a defensive strategy. Ladiz Castle was included in the list of national works of Iran since 2000.

Makki Grand Mosque | The largest mosque in the world

This mosque, which is one of the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan, is located in Zahedan and its appearance is similar to Sultan Ahmad Mosque, one of the Sights of Istanbul And Al-Nabi Mosque is Medina. The architecture of Makkah Mosque is a fusion of Iranian-Ottoman architecture, which was built in 1353 on an area of ​​600 square meters.

Tomb of Seventy Mullahs One of the strangest cemeteries

The tomb of Heftad Mullah is one of the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan. This cemetery is more than 800 years old and is located in the heart of the rocks in Mirjaveh city. This cemetery has an area of ​​more than 500 square meters and its architecture is derived from the tomb of Cyrus. Holes can be seen on the gravestones, which made this cemetery remain intact for many years.

Messenger market Buy the best souvenirs of Zahedan

On your trip to Zahedan, don't miss this beautiful market located at Rasouli Crossroads in Zahedan. This market is one of the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan and the best choice for buying local souvenirs of this region. You can see all kinds of Indian, Pakistani, tea, etc. goods in this market.

Mount Taftan The easternmost roof of Iran

If you want to see Iran from the east, Bam Taftan or Mount Taftan is one of the best places to visit in Sistan and Baluchistan. The easternmost high point of Iran, which is an inactive volcano. This volcano was extinguished more than 7000 years ago. This region is considered one of the most pleasant regions of Sistan and Baluchistan, and around it there are Jam Chen, Amni, Barabak, Yusuf Abad, etc. mineral water springs.

Sightseeing places in Iranshahr

Iranshahr is also one of the beautiful and spectacular cities where you can see many historical monuments of Sistan and Baluchistan. During your trip to Sistan and Baluchistan, you can also visit the sights of Iranshahr and be mesmerized by seeing all this beauty.

Naseri Castle The shining gem of Iranshahr

This beautiful castle is more than 100 years old and its name is derived from the name of Naseruddin Shah Qajar. This beautiful and spectacular castle was built in the city of Fahraj or Pehra or Iranshahr today. This fort was built by Ustad Hossein Memarbashi and was taken over by the ruler of Balochistan at the end of the Qajar period. Although many parts of this fort have been destroyed, its delicate brickwork and tiling still stand out.

Bampur Castle The most famous castle in the land of Sistan

Bampur Castle has the title of the most famous castle and the most attractive sights of Sistan and Baluchistan. A legendary castle located 24 km from Iranshahr and near the north of Bampur. In the stories of local people, the name of this castle is derived from the name of Bahman, the son of Esfandiar.

At first, its name was Bahmanpur, and then it was changed to Bhampur. In the dialect of the local people of this region, Pur means boy. The construction of this castle is attributed to the Sassanid and Parthian periods. Bampur Castle is built on artificial hills at a height of 80 meters.

Flower of water and wind of Kashi Flowering therapy

This Foshan flower is located near the Kashi village of Iranshahr and has healing properties. This area can be considered the main habitat of Gando in this province. If you want to prioritize one of the sights in Sistan and Baluchistan, this area is considered one of the most important. Balochistan's short-nosed crocodiles, which are called Gando, are the only species of Iranian crocodiles.

Soldier sights

Sarbaz is also one of the other places of interest in Sistan and Baluchistan that you can visit during your trip to this province. In the following, learn more about Sarbaz's sights as one of the oldest cities in the province.

Firozabad village Soldier gem

This village, which is the hub of traffic between Iranshahr and Chabahar, is located 5 km from Sarbaz city. The Sarbaz River, which originates from the Goimark, Hensanuch, Pesham Kor and Sarkurmi rivers, has created a favorable climate for it in different seasons of the year.

Soldier petroglyphs The oldest works of human culture

These petroglyphs, which are more than 11,000 years old, are among the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan in Sarbaz city and show the culture and lifestyle of the people of this region in the past. These paintings are among the oldest historical works of humanity.

Sights of Zabul

There are so many places of interest in Sistan and Baluchistan that to see each of them, you have to go to one of its cities. If you plan to travel to Zabul, be sure to visit the following attractions.

Burnt city Representing the 5000-year-old civilization of Zabul

Visiting the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan is incomplete without seeing the burnt city. This city is 50 kilometers away from Zabul and is considered the most beautiful sightseeing place in Sistan and Baluchistan. A city where you can see Iranian art and science. Archaeologists believe that this city has been inhabited for 1400 years and a magnificent civilization was created in this area.

Hamon's lagoon The seventh largest wetland in the world

Hamon Lake is one of the most beautiful and special sights of Sistan and Baluchistan in Zabul. The largest freshwater lake in the Iranian plateau is also called A wetland that has existed since the era of Ferdowsi, a famous poet of Iran, and is mentioned in the Shahnameh as Lake Zere. This wetland is located in the middle of deserts and dry plains, so its attraction has doubled.

Of course, in recent years, due to drought, a large amount of wetland, vegetation and animal species around it have been lost. This wetland is the main natural habitat of Iran and of course an important economic and agricultural resource for this region. After the Caspian Lake and Urmia Lake, the name of Hamon Lagoon is the third and the seventh largest lagoon in the world.

Jalalabad Citadel A souvenir from the Qajar period

This citadel was used at the end of the Qajar period until the beginning of the Pahlavi period, and it is one of the other sights of Sistan and Baluchistan. This historical structure is located in Jalal Abad village of Zabul and was renovated in 2013.

Rostam Castle, Zabul A castle named after the most famous warrior of Sistan

The name of this castle is derived from the most famous warrior of Sistan, Rostam. This castle is located 70 km southwest of Zabul in Hoz Dar region. The age of this castle is estimated to be 500 years ago and related to the Seljuk to Safavid periods. In this historical area, you can see many historical monuments in addition to Rostam Castle.

Castle of forty girls A work left from the Sassanid era

This beautiful castle can be considered a magical castle, which is one of the best places to visit in Sistan and Baluchistan and is located in the village of Khwaja Zabul. The construction of this platform is built on a large stone platform with strong clay stones. The story of the naming of this castle is related to the life of 40 girls in this castle, which is said to have caused this castle to be named after forty girls.

Shileh forest A forest in the heart of the dry deserts of Zabul

When you travel to Zabul, don't forget to see its pristine and beautiful nature in addition to the historical and ancient monuments. Shile forest is located in a protected area with the same name, which is called Hamon today. This forest covers an area of ​​2,565 hectares with a forest cover of sedge, salt grass and skanbil.

Sightseeing places in Chabahar

You will see the most beautiful and amazing sights of Sistan and Baluchistan on your trip to Chabahar. All the pictures you see of the sights of this city will definitely mislead you and you will not think that there is so much beauty in this city. Do not doubt that after seeing the beauty of Chabahar, you will want to travel to this destination again and again. Next, the most beautiful Sightseeing places in Chabahar We introduce

Makran beaches One of the most beautiful places to visit in Sistan and Baluchistan

One of the sights of Chabahar that you should not miss on your trip to this city is the beautiful beaches of Makran. These beaches start from the east of Bandar Abbas and extend to the southwest of Pakistan. Makran beaches are a strategic point for Iran where many commercial and international tourism ships anchor.

Connecting the dry mountains of Sistan and Baluchistan to the blue sea has created a stunning and amazing connection. On these beaches, you can stare at the sunrise that appears from the horizon of the Zagros mountains and enjoy seeing all this beauty. Makran beaches have rocky, sandy and coral beaches.

Lipar lagoon A half-sister of Lake Gibson in Australia

One of the most beautiful places to visit in Sistan and Baluchistan, located in Chabahar, is the Pink Lipar Lagoon. The sunrise and sunset are very eye-catching. A beach with roots and ordinary fashion but special and more beautiful colors. It is interesting to know that the name of this lagoon means single and young girls. The reason is the presence of green trees around this lake. The beauty of this lagoon is so great that it is described as a bride.

Chabahar Flower Foshan As the Chabaharis say, the middle of the sea

The strange phenomenon of Gole Fashan is another beauty of Chabahar that will be very exciting and interesting to watch. Chabahar has three volcanoes, two of which are hills and one is volcanic. At present, only the active volcanic eruption that you can see up close.

Volcanic eruption has a height of about 20 meters with a crater of 12 meters, which people of Chabahar call Naf Darya because of its appearance. This geyser is located in the Kehir Chabahar plain, where bubbles of mud come out of the ground along with deep gases. The exit of this mud and gases is in the form of a shot and with the sound of a cartridge.

The beach and the village of Bris A beach with winding rocks

Brice beach on the coast of Makran is one of the most beautiful attractions of Chabahar. A pier is a pier where barges and boats are moored along. The beaches of Bryce are covered with tall rocks that have been shaped beautifully by the erosion of water and soil. The beach and the village of Bris are located 60 kilometers east of Chabahar.

Martian mountains Miniature mountains

Among other places of interest in Sistan and Baluchistan, whose name shines among the natural attractions of Chabahar, we can mention the miniature mountains that are called Martian. Mountains along the Zagros mountain range, which has acquired a special structure due to long-term erosion.

The areas around these mountains are called stinky, because there is no vegetation around them. The small grooves on the slope of this mountain have made them choose a miniature name for it, and since its appearance is unique, it is called Martian Mountains.

Derek beach and village The meeting point of the desert and the sea

Among the sightseeing attractions of Chabahar, visiting the beach of Derek village, which is located a short distance from the Makran beaches and the Strait of Hormuz, you will see amazing views of the intersection of the desert and the sea. Walking on the desert sands next to Darek beach is so beautiful and special that it attracts every tourist to visit this area.

Big and small sea Iran's only ocean port

Big and Small Sea is the only oceanic port of Iran that connects the Oman Sea to the Indian Ocean. If you want to see the rocky shores as one of the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan, you can visit the shores of the Great Sea and try the local dishes of Chabahar.

The sunset of this sea is very beautiful and you can take many artistic photos for souvenirs. The small sea also has rocky shores where local fishermen are active in this area. At sunset, the fishermen return to the beach and offer the day's catch for sale. This beach has no access to the Indian Ocean.

The cemetery of the jinns A place full of uncertainty, excitement and fear

This cemetery is located 300 meters away from the village of 2500 Sal Tis. Big and strange graves, which are called Jin Sanat in the local dialect. The people of this area believe that the dead of this cemetery are from demons and no one should go to this cemetery at night. Goblins mourn their dead at night, so if humans step into this cemetery at night, they will be cursed. This cemetery can be considered as one of the most exciting sights of Sistan and Baluchistan.

Sights of Saravan

Among the different cities and places of interest in Sistan and Baluchistan, Saravan is also one of the special and spectacular cities, and we will mention its most beautiful attractions in the following.

Darehnagaran | The largest stone gallery in Iran

Negaran Ancient Valley is located in the middle of Siahan Mountain, where you can see petroglyphs with the shape of humans and animals, which according to the findings of archaeologists, these petroglyphs belong to the 4th to 8th millennia BC. This valley is located near the village of Nahok, which is also called Seng Pir Goran in the local dialect. According to the people of this region, these petroglyphs belong to Zoroastrians.

Sib Castle A building left over from the Safavid rule

This castle, which is also known as Sab Sistan Castle, is a remnant of the Safavid dynasty. This historical building was built in the 18th century and was the center of governance of the rulers of Sistan. Materials such as wood, clay and mud were used in the construction of this castle, and the height of the castle reaches 27 meters.

Tepe Mille Maru A historical area with a history of 1500 years

This ancient hill, which is one of the famous places of Sistan and Baluchistan in Saravan city, is located in an old and historical area, which you can see among the national monuments of Iran. Mil Maru Hill is located 52 km from Saravan and is about 1500 years old.

Souvenirs of Sistan and Baluchistan

You cannot travel to this vast and beautiful province and return empty-handed. In addition to the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan, this province is full of products that you can buy as souvenirs and travel luggage. It can be said that there are souvenirs for every taste in Sistan and Baluchistan, which we will introduce below.

needlework | A combination of elegance and beauty

One of the most famous beautiful and valuable souvenirs of Sistan and Baluchistan, which is placed in the category of Islamic arts, is delicate needlework designs. This art is used for the beauty of clothes, pillowcases. If you visit the sights of Sistan and Baluchistan, be sure to pay attention to native and local souvenirs.

Sistan carpet A relic of ancient Sistan

One of the oldest handicrafts of Sistan Baluchistan is the special hand-woven carpets that show the taste of the women artists of this region in their texture. You can see the special patterns of these carpets in other handicrafts of this land, such as pottery.

Kalpurgan pottery The art of Sistan people's hands on pottery

Among other handicrafts of this province, we can mention the handmade pottery of Kalpurgan village. Dishes made of Kalpurgan pottery are heated to a red color, and then various motifs are engraved on them. These pottery are completely different from other types of pottery you have seen so far.

Sistan and Baluchistan, a province with incredible beauty

If you want to choose one of the best travel experiences in Iran, traveling to Sistan and Baluchistan is definitely one of the most ideal options. This province, which holds the title of the second largest province of Iran, is full of historical monuments as old as the emergence of humanity and special natural attractions that you can hardly find anywhere else. You can with Buying plane ticketstrain tickets and hotel reservation Invite yourself to one of the most beautiful provinces of Iran.

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