One -day travel guide to Garmsar

If you are looking for a different destination to escape the bustle of Tehran, Garmsar is an attractive choice with a particular desert nature, historical attractions and different experiences. Located in Semnan province, it looks great because of attractions such as colored hills, forest parks, Imamzadeh and museums for a short but adventurous trip.

In this one -day travel guide, you will find careful planning, the best places and the suggested routes to get the most enjoyment of your limited time. So if you are looking for a different experience, desert relaxation and a touch of history, follow this article to the end.

Garmsar is one of the best options for short trips due to its proximity to Tehran and comfortable access, and with just two hours of driving, you can see yourself in a completely different environment. The access route is also easy and there is a good interdisciplinary facilities available along the way.

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The variety of Garmsar’s sights has made it a complete destination for a day. Without the need to stay at night, you will have a full and enjoyable experience that will calm the mind and give your daily life a new diversity.

Garmsar has cold and dry winters and hot and burning summers. However, to have a day -to -day trip to this beautiful desert city, autumn, winter and early spring, are the best time to travel to the city.

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Get out of Tehran early in the morning and have a pleasant breakfast on the way. In the middle of the road, do not miss watching Garmsar’s Martian Hills, which looks like a painting.

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When you arrive in Garmsar, you can visit the Moallem Square to visit the Garmar Museum of Science and Technology, which was formerly Garmsar Cotton Factory. Then visit the “Museum of Ethnicity” on Hassan Faisali Street and get acquainted with clothing, handicrafts and different Iranian ethnicity. These two attractions are two kilometers away. In addition, include a visit to the Imamzadeh of Ismail and Shamsuddin in your program, which is the burial place for Imam Musa Kazem (AS).

Dr. Kordvani Forest Park is a good option for fatigue. Then you can have lunch and rest in the nature of the area and enjoy the view of the artificial lake of the park.

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Garmsar is located in the westernmost part of Semnan province and between the cities of Pakdasht 2 km and Semnan 2 km away. The distance from Tehran to Garmsar is 2 kilometers and you can access Garmsar with just two hours 2 minutes.

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Access route: If you are from Tehran to Garmsar, enter Imam Reza Highway (Tehran -Mashhad Road). After Pakdasht, move to Ivanki and after crossing Ivanki, you will reach Garmsar. The asphalt route has guidance and has good amenities such as supermarkets, gas stations, prayer rooms and toilets.

• Address: Semnan Province, Garmsar County, Central District, Lejaran Village
• Distance to Garmsar: About 2 kilometers (1 minute driving)

The historic village of Baneh Kuh is a lush and lush. The village is located on the historical route of Garmsar to Mazandaran and in the past it was one of the most important military and military points in the region. The nature around the corm is rich in freshness and vegetation, and tourists can enjoy landscapes such as fig trees, tomatoes, rhubarb and more. Bancouh’s abandoned train station also has a lot of fans among tourists. Also, the River Hable River, as one of the rivers around Tehran, has been near the area.

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The presence of antiquities such as the Stonavand Castle, which is designed to protect Garmsar’s ancient route to Mazandaran, shows the strategic value of the area.

• Address: Semnan Province, Garmsar County, Imam Reza Highway, before Qom-Garmar Road
• Distance to Garmsar: About 2 kilometers (1 minute driving)

Garmsar Salt Cave is one of the most beautiful and oldest salt mines in Iran and the Middle East, which has become a natural and spectacular attraction with twisted corridors, huge walls, walls of diverse colors and salt candies. Salt crystals in different shapes and colors have given the walls a special look due to the presence of different minerals. Also, the cool and healthy air inside the cave, salt ponds and its quiet atmosphere have attracted the attention of meditation and medical tourism enthusiasts.

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The cave access route is more asphalted and only a small part of the earth that is accessible to the cave entrance with five minutes of walking; Of course, before you arrive, you must pay for the entrance.

• Address: Semnan Province, Garmsar County, Central District, Lejaran Village
• Distance to Garmsar: About 2 kilometers (1 minute driving)

Dragon Mountain is one of Iran’s most amazing geological phenomena near Garmsar, with regular folds and colorful red, white and brown strips like twisted dragons. This beautiful phenomenon is caused by the simultaneous collision of forces on both sides and a combination of various soil layers, including sand, shale and boiling stone. In geology, such a structure is called “composite China”, and alongside faults such as dragon faults and Garmsar faults have also played an important role in the formation of the mountain.

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The Dragon Mountain is also accompanied by mythical stories among locals and is easy to access due to its location on the Tehran -Garmsar route.

On the trip to Garmsar, there are a variety of options for food. If you are looking for a genuine experience of Iranian cuisine, restaurants with traditional space and traditional menu are good choices. For faster and more modern food fans, the city’s fast food is also a good option. You can also go to one of the city’s green spaces such as “Shadi Park”, “Garmsar Water Park” or “Dr. Kordvani Forest Park”.

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To have a enjoyable one -day trip to Garmsar, be sure to move early in the morning to have enough time to visit the attractions of the city and its surroundings. Do not forget the sunglasses, sunscreen, health and personal supplies, essential medicines and camera. Since part of the one -day trip is dedicated to walking, wear the right shoes. Consider a light backpack to carry your belongings.

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If you have a one -day trip to Garmsar, or have attractive information about the sights of Garmsar, we will be happy to share your knowledge with the audience.

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