Sightseeing places in Zahedan Historical, natural and tourist attractions

Zahedan is a hot and dry city located in the southeast of the country. This city is the capital of Sistan Baluchistan province and also one of the largest cities in the country. Perhaps the sights of Zahedan, the city of spices and colorful clothes, are less known; But by reviewing the attractions of this city, we find out that the sights of this area are not only spectacular, they are even unique in their kind! From magnificent buildings to natural attractions that are very famous in the world, you can see them in this warm and lovely city. In this article from tourism magazine fly todayWe will introduce the sightseeing places of Zahedan so that you can get to know the corners of this area better and do not miss the opportunity to see its unique attractions.

Where is Zahedan?

Zahedan is a city in the north of Sistan and Baluchistan province. In the past, this city was known as “Dezap”; But this name was changed during Reza Shah Pahlavi’s reign and “Zahedan” replaced it. The border town of Zahedan, which borders Afghanistan and Pakistan from the east, also has a rich culture, among which we can mention the beautiful local dance and customs of its people, especially during Nowruz and Eid al-Adha. In the following, you will learn more about the sights of Zahedan.

Sightseeing areas of Zahedan From the age of historical remains to the glory of new buildings

The sights of Zahedan are very diverse. In this city, all kinds of tourist attractions, from natural places to historical and religious monuments, are visited by travelers. Among these attractions, we can mention the active volcano of the city, its magnificent mosque, ancient buildings and lively markets. Every sightseeing place in Zahedan has its own charm, which we will continue to introduce; First, we will introduce the historical attractions and then the natural and religious sights of Zahedan. Finally, we will take a look at its markets.

Historical attractions of Zahedan Historical castles and mosques

Some historical places of Zahedan are very old. Another thing that exists in the attractions of this city, including its historical sights, is diversity. Part of this diversity is due to the settlement of Yazidis in the region and another part is due to the religious diversity of the people of this city. In the following article, we plan to get to know the museums, mansions, castles and ancient remains of Zahedan more.

Tomb of Seventy Mullahs A strange and spectacular cemetery

Heftad Mullah tomb is a unique cemetery. So that this attraction can be considered one of the most special places to see in Zahedan. This tomb is located in the heart of a hole in the mountain and in the past there were 2 stone pillars at the entrance, which unfortunately have been destroyed now. Inside this place, there are many graves and memorials that, due to being located in the hole, have been protected from the sun, rain and other natural factors and have preserved their shape. It seems that the memorial structure of these graves was inspired by the tomb of Cyrus the Great.

This historical cemetery dates back to about 800 years ago and two old stories are told about this cemetery. Some believe that this cemetery is the burial place of a group of Zoroastrian monks who took refuge in this area after the arrival of Islam. In another narration, the force of nature is also mentioned; According to this narrative, this area was exposed to dangers such as floods and river overflows. In order to protect the graves of their loved ones, local people buried their dead in a high place.

• Address: Mirjaveh city, Ladiz region, Ropes village.
• Cost of visit: free

The address of Heftad Mullah tomb on Google map

Ladiz Castle A sign of prosperity in distant days

Arbabi Castle of Ladiz is the remains of a magnificent historical monument. Although a large part of it has been destroyed today, these remains show the importance and greatness of this castle in the past. This building is built on a hill that overlooks the valley from 3 directions and a river flows on its southern side. The valley on the southern side of the castle, which has a lower slope, was an important access and entrance route to this place in the past.

This building dates back to the Sassanid era. According to the structure of the castle and its geographical location, it seems that Ladiz manor building was one of the defensive castles. Of course, later a family named Arbabi settled there and the name of this castle also comes from this story. This historical monument is considered one of the national works of Iran; But unfortunately, it has not been given attention and restoration as it should be.

• Address: Mirjaveh, Ladiz village.

Zahedan Grand Museum An opportunity to see the history and culture of the southeast of the country

This museum is considered one of the best museums in Zahedan and one of the largest museums in Iran. Zahedan Grand Museum, which is also called the Southeast Regional Museum, has archeology, anthropology, ecology, wildlife and local clothing sections. In this spectacular attraction, there are works from Sistan and Baluchistan, Kerman and South Khorasan. Some of these works belong to the burnt city of Sistan and Baluchistan. One of the most famous works kept in this museum is the artificial eye that was found in the burnt city from the historical remains of a woman’s skeleton.

The Southeast Regional Museum is one of the most important sights in Zahedan, and we recommend that if you go to this southern city, you must visit its famous museum. This museum is open all days of the week; But its working hours may change on some public holidays. In such days, it is better to call the available number and ask for the exact time before going to the museum.

• Phone number: 05433225301
• Ticket price for Iranian tourists: 20,000 Tomans.
• Visiting hours: Friday from 8:00 to 22:00 – Saturday to Thursday from 07:00 to 18:00
• Address: Zahedan, intersection of Ayatollah Motahari and Emdad streets.

Zahedan Grand Museum address on Google map

Zahedan Post and Communication Museum From telegraph to radio

The Zahedan Post Museum was established in an old building that is about 100 years old. This place, which was built in 1311 from raw clay and bricks, used to be Zahedan’s post and telegraph office, and after 80 years of operation, it became a museum. In this attraction, interesting and valuable objects are displayed, among them, we can mention the seals discovered from the burnt city and old Iranian and international stamps.

It is interesting to say that this place is considered as one of the first radio centers in the Southeast. Zahedan post and communication department started its radio activity after installing a 1 kilowatt transmitter and after a while with the installation of a 100 kilowatt transmitter, it made and broadcast programs in Urdu and Hindi languages ​​for the people of Afghanistan, India and Pakistan.

• Ticket price: 10,000 Tomans
• Visiting hours: every day from 8:00 to 12:00 and 16:00 to 20:00.
• Phone number: 05433216078
• Address: Zahedan, Taleghani Street, Old Post Building.

Ayyubi’s house A combination of Yazdi and native architecture

Among the sights of Zahedan, there are a number of buildings that have the Yazdi architectural style. Ayyubi’s house is also a beautiful building in the same architectural style and is combined with local elements of the region. Upon entering this beautiful building, you will reach a vestibule with a domed roof, and after passing through it, you will enter the life of the Ayyubid mansion. Around this courtyard, many rooms of the house are lined up and in the middle of this central courtyard there is a beautiful water pond and some palm trees.

In 1311, a person named Zaim Ayyubi, who had a good financial situation, ordered the construction of this building to the famous architect of Yazdi, Mohammad Ali Mahmoudi, and asked him to build him a house in the style of Yazd with the famous windmills of this city. He lived in this mansion until the end of his life; But shortly after his death, this house was abandoned. Ayyubi’s house, which is now registered in the list of national monuments of Iran, was restored by the cultural heritage organization. Currently, this beautiful building is used as a traditional arts workshop.

• Address: Zahedan, Shariati St.

Nusratabad Caravanserai A relic of the Safavid era

Nusratabad Caravanserai is an old building that dates back to the Safavid era. The structure of this caravanserai is parallel and square-shaped; In this way, 15 rooms and 23 arcades are placed on each side of its square-shaped central courtyard. The caravanserai has a total of 60 cells; It is also designed and made with materials such as clay and mud and with simple and concise decorations and is considered one of the national works of Iran. But unfortunately, over time, a large part of it has been damaged and has not been restored.

• Address: 4 kilometers northwest of Nusrat Abad.
• Cost of visit: free

Shams house Beautiful Pahlavi mansion

Shams House is another interesting place in Zahedan that has a Yazdi style of architecture. This mansion, left over from the Pahlavi era, has traditional architectural spaces, including a vestibule, a kitchen, and crescent arches. The main building materials of the house are clay, mud and brick. This house, which was abandoned in the past years, was bought by the cultural heritage organization and restored. The beautiful Shams mansion is now in the possession of this organization and has been turned into a restoration and archeology research institute. It is also included in the list of national works of Iran.

• Address: Zahedan, Shariati St., in front of Zaeem House.

Natural attractions of Zahedan From the shining mountain to the volcano mountain

Although Zahedan is known for being hot and dry, it also has many natural attractions. In this dry city, there are also green places and watery areas, the rest of which are not known except for a few. In the continuation of this section, we will get to know the natural sights of Zahedan, including its pleasant villages, as well as attractions such as high mountains and ancient caves.

Ladiz village A collection of spectacular attractions

Ladiz village is one of Sightseeing places of Sistan and Baluchistan It is visited by nature lovers due to the important areas in its heart and surroundings. Among these important places, we can mention seasonal rivers, Ladiz Cave, and Taftan Mountain. This village is not very old and in the past, it was one of the Baloch nomads’ summer residences. But over the past years, it has become the permanent residence of these people.

The residents of Ladiz are mostly middle-aged and use colorful local ornaments and clothes. The handicrafts of this village include needlework, rug weaving, and carpet weaving, which are made and sold by these people. If you visit Ladiz, we recommend that you definitely try the local dishes of this area, such as Tabag, Kebab Tanurche, and Shilanch. The best time to visit this village is autumn, winter and early spring.

• Address: 100 km from Zahedan, 25 km from Mirjaveh city, Ladiz village.

Ladiz Cave Evidence of an ancient civilization

Ladiz natural cave is a place where water flows from its walls and ceiling all year round. The sound of this small but continuous flow of water is heard in the cave. Ladiz Cave is more than 5 meters high and 15 meters long, and you can walk around it and enjoy a pristine and natural atmosphere.

This cave is very old. During the investigations carried out by a group of experts from Garihium University in this area, traces of the Paleolithic historical period have been found there. The archaeologists of this project have named the artifacts and civilization found in this area as Ladisian culture. According to the results of this research, during the Paleolithic era, which was about 80,000 to 100,000 years ago, the southeast of Iran was the habitat of humans.

• Address: Mirjaveh city, Ladiz village.

Address of Ghar Ladiz on Google map

Mount Taftan A dormant volcano

Mount Taftan is the highest peak of Sistan and Baluchistan province and one of the most important sights in Zahedan. The Taftan mountain range has 4 peaks, the length of the highest of which reaches 3941 meters, and only professional athletes can climb it. 3 of the peaks of this mountain range are volcanoes that, although their last eruption occurred about 6900 years ago, smoke and sulfur still come out of their mouths. Another reason for the importance of these mountains is the existence of minerals such as gold, copper, titanium, etc. In the surrounding areas of Taftan, all kinds of mineral water springs are boiling from the ground.

• Address: 50 km northeast of Khash city.

Taftan mountain address on Google map

Temin village Kandavan Zahedan

Tamin village is located in the foothills of Taftan and is famous for its greenery and fertile soil among the sights of Zahedan. Of course, this green village has other important natural attractions. There is a spring of drinking mineral water in Tamin, which is the only source of water in this village and plays a very important role in the fertility of the region.

One of the rare sights of this village is its rock architecture. According to the ancient evidence obtained from this area, these houses date back to the Sassanid era. The houses are dug in the heart of the rock in 4 parts and have columns and domed roofs; This architecture is something similar to Kandavan village.

• Address: Zahedan, 65 km southwest of Mirjaveh.

Tamin village address on Google map

Hamon’s lagoon An ancient lake in danger of destruction

Hamon Lake is also one of the most famous sights of Zahedan and of course Sights of Zabul is In terms of size, this lake ranks third in Iran, after the Caspian Sea and Urmia, and is considered the seventh largest wetland in the world. Hamon has 3 parts that are filled with water and join together with the rain and water coming from the Hirmand River. This valuable wetland, whose name is even mentioned in Shahnameh and Avesta, is currently in a serious crisis. The creation of a dam on the rivers that flowed into Hamon, unprincipled irrigations and other such factors have caused this lake to experience a severe drought.

• Address: Zabul, Sistan and Baluchistan province.
• Cost of visit: free

The address of our lagoon on Google map

Lucho mountain A mountain with shining awesomeness

Lucho Mountain is one of the sights of Zahedan, which can be seen in few places. This mountain is about 2785 meters high and is made of granite. This feature makes the mountain shine at sunset or under the moonlight. Lucho Mountain is actually considered one of the highest mountains in Zahedan, and due to its location far from the city, it has remained very pristine.

One of the common recreations of this area is mountain climbing, and this attracts professional athletes to Lucho Mountain. This scenic spot in Zahedan has clear air and sky without light pollution, and it is usually noticed by astronomers and astrophotographers. Late summer, autumn and early spring are ideal for sightseeing in this area.

• Address: Zahedan, south of the city.

The address of Mount Lucho on Google map

Religious attractions of Zahedan From the most historic to the most magnificent

A significant part of the sights of Zahedan are its religious places. Each of these buildings is valuable in some way; You can see from the oldest religious places to the most modern and magnificent ones in Zahedan. In the following, we will review some of the most important religious places of this city.

Zaranj historical mosque Remains of a mosque more than 1000 years old

The historical mosque of Zaranj was built in the early days of Islamic civilization, that is, in the first and second centuries after Islam. The ruler of that time had built this mosque with the aim of teaching religious teachings. It is stated in historical writings that the mosque had two minarets, one of which was old and the other was covered with copper. Today, this historic mosque has been largely destroyed and only its remains remain; But it is still very important and sacred to the people of Zahedan and is considered one of the most important places to visit in Zahedan.

• Address: Zahedan, Balochistan Blvd.
• Cost of visit: free

Hosseinieh of the Yazdis The first Hosseinieh of Zahedan

Hosseiniyeh of Yazdis is considered another sightseeing place in Zahedan, which is built in the style of Yazdi architecture. This building was built in 1312 by 3 Yazdi architects in Zahedan city. In fact, this place is also considered as the first and oldest Hosseiniyeh in Zahedan city. Yazdi’s Hosseinieh has different parts, including a large mourning hall, a mortuary, a kitchen and a courtyard.

Among the most important ceremonies that are held in this Hosseiniyah are the ceremonies and mourning related to Muharram days. This ceremony starts on the first day of Muharram with a speech and mourning in Hosseinieh and continues from the fifth day onwards with processions in the streets of the city. The peak of these mournings is also during the days of Tasua and Ashura, as well as Sham Ghariban.

• Address: Zahedan, old part of the city.

Makki Grand Mosque | The gathering of glory, majesty and beauty

Makki Zahedan Mosque, which is also known as Makki Grand Mosque, is considered one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world and also the largest Sunni mosque. This spectacular mosque is considered to be one of the most important sights in Zahedan, along with its special religious importance. The exterior of the mosque is very similar to Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Türkiye. But its internal architecture is similar to Al-Nabi Mosque in Medina.

This religious attraction has 4 37-meter minarets in its 4 corners, of course, 2 of them were added later during the mosque development operation. Makki Mosque was built in 1353 with a base of 600 meters; But due to the increase in the number of people, they found it necessary to expand it. One of the interesting points about the construction and development of this magnificent mosque is that no financial aid was received from government institutions in its construction. Because the people believed that the place of prayer and worship should be built by the praying people of the region.

• Address: Khayyam Street, Zahedan.
• Cost of visit: free

The address of Makki Jame Mosque on Google map

Faiz al-Rahman Mosque Beauty at the peak of simplicity

This Zahedan mosque has a simple but at the same time beautiful and relaxing construction. Its decorations also have few details; But they are very beautiful. The beautiful arches and the combination of gold and blue colors in the interior have made this mosque very spectacular. This building was built during the Pahlavi era by the order of Kodkhoda Faizullah. Therefore, the mosque was named Faiz al-Rahman in his honor. This old mosque is included in the list of national monuments of Iran, but unfortunately it has not been restored. Currently, some parts of the mosque have been damaged; But still this attraction can be considered as a religious and valuable attraction in Zahedan.

• Address: Zahedan, Magdiye St.
• Cost of visit: free

Zahedan markets A place to touch the culture and daily life of the city

Bazaars are one of the most popular places to visit in Zahedan; So that people even from neighboring provinces come to this city for their big and important purchases. Reasonable prices and variety of products in these markets are the reasons for this fame and popularity. In the following, we introduce 2 of the most important markets of this city.

Rasouli Bazaar, Zahedan A market with a unique variety of goods

Rasouli Bazaar in Zahedan is a place where you can find whatever you want; From Zahedan’s famous spices and tropical fruits to handicrafts and traditional clothes. You will even find home accessories, toys and tools in the market section. Rasouli Bazaar is one of the best places in Zahedan to buy souvenirs and one of the most lively places to visit in Zahedan.

This market is set up on both sides of the same street; For this reason, the residents of Zahedan also know it as Chaharah Rasouli. For the well-being of tourists and bazaars, there are also facilities such as deli, toilet, mosque and military kiosk in this place. This market is held every day of the week; But on martyr days or public holidays, its operating hours may be slightly different.

• Hours of operation: from 9 am to 9 pm.
• Address: Zahedan, intersection of Jami and Molvi Hosseinbar.

Covered historical bazaar Colorful old bazaar

Zahedan’s historical covered market is a 100-year-old adobe building that was built to suit the climate of the region, and when you enter it, you will feel the coolness and the difference in temperature. Like many traditional buildings in this region, this market has a dome roof. The historical market of Zahedan has 35 rooms and all kinds of goods are sold in it. On the other hand, this bazaar is considered as one of the most popular tourist spots in Zahedan due to its historical age and variety of products. Because at the same time as being in a historical monument, they are busy buying souvenirs.

• Working hours: every day from 8:00 to 20:00.
• Address: Zahedan, Imam Khomeini St., between Azadi and Taleghani.

A trip to Zahedan and a unique tour in the city of the unknown

In this article, we reviewed the sights of Zahedan; attractions that many of them are not known; But they are very valuable and worth seeing. These attractions are considered very important from different aspects such as diversity, antiquity, beauty and uniqueness. In Zahedan, you can go sightseeing in the foothills of Mount Taftan, visit the ancient architecture of Tamin village, visit the most magnificent mosque in the region, and finally buy souvenirs in colorful markets. We hope this article can help you plan a good trip.

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