Shahdad desert in Kerman province is a part of Lut Plain, which is likened to a “ghost city” by some foreign tourists because of its huge and magnifice caves. Regular and vertical rock formations formed by wind and water erosion over the years have created an amazing and awe-inspiring landscape.
Shahdad is one of the hottest places on earth; In some reports, the surface temperature of this desert has reached more than 70 degrees Celsius. This iensity of heat, together with the special structure of the cloots, creates a unique experience of the brutal yet beautiful nature for the visitor.
At night, the Shahdad desert turns io a black curtain where the stars shine with dazzling clarity; Away from urban light pollution, the night sky of this region is one of the best places for astronomy and astrophotography. For tourists who are looking for adveure, Shahdad desert also provides opportunities such as safari with an off-road vehicle, night camp in the heart of the desert and experiencing the absolute silence of the desert. (Legacy of Arya)
