Iran is situated in southwest Asia. Iran ranks 18 in the world as per its geographical size. Iran tourism has always attracted people from far and wide, who has shown major interests in architecture and natural beauty.
Iran tourism is an oriental tour. The people, tradition of the country, cultural richness, historical and religious importance of Iran has brought people to visit Iran from far off places.
Iran tourism comprises of adventure tour to Iran, Eco Tour to Iran, historical and cultural tour to Iran, silk road tour to Iran etc.
Adventure tour is an interesting part of the Iran tourism. The mountains, deserts, forests, rivers and valleys can add a spark to Iran Tourism. People can always head for a trekking trip to the deserts, the view of the monuments, strange and rare species of plants and animals on the way can enchant people of the natural beauty of the country.
Maps for Tourists Visiting Iran
The natural life of Iran can be experienced with its raw beauty through an Eco Tour of Iran, which can be of major interest to the people taking avid interests in natural life. The varied climatic condition in different parts of Iran has always attracted people. The national parks of Iran like Bamoo, Golestan, Lar, Kavir and many other national parks have given people an opportunity to experience a view of the rare species of animals. The Margoon waterfalls, Miankaleh Lagoon are another interesting place to visit in Iran.
The historical and cultural aspect of the country can be raveled by taking a trip to the cities like Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz etc. the places are full of architectural brilliance which are obvious on the walls of the mosques and historical buildings.
Silk Road Tour has been an important part of Iran Tourism as it gives an opportunity to travel the western part of the country.
Overall, Iran Tourism has much to offer to a tourist. Iran Tourism promises a never ending excitement while moving around in Iran.
| Largest Cities |
|---|
| Ahvāz [Ahvaz] | Mashhad [Meshed] |
| Arāk | Orūmīyeh (Reza'iyeh) [Urmia] |
| Ardabīl | Qazvīn |
| Bandar-e 'Abbās | Qom |
| Eṣfahān [Isfahan] | Rasht |
| Eslāmshahr | Shīrāz [Shiraz] |
| Hamadān | Tabrīz [Tabriz] |
| Karaj | Tehrān [Tehran] |
| Kermān | Yazd |
| Kermānshāh (Bākhtarān) | Zāhedān |
| Iran Attractions | Location |
|---|
| Persepolis | Shiraz |
| Lake Urmia | West Azerbaijan |
| Taxte Soleymān | Takab |
| Niavarān Palace Complex | Pourebtehaj, Tehrān, |
| Chogha Zanbil | Khuzestan province |
| Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Imam Square) | Isfahan city |
| The Saadabad Palace (White Palace) | Shemiran area of Tehran. |
| Imām Reza shrine | Mashhad |
| The Amir Nezām House(The Qajar Museum of Tabriz) | Sheshghelan district |
| Azerbaijan Museum | Tabriz |
| Kavir | Lar |
| Golestan (Mohammad Reza Shah) | Khabr |
| Tandoureh | Kolahghazi |
| Bamou | Salook |
| Khogir | Sarigol |
| Sorkheh Hesar | Tang-e-sayad |
| Bakhtegan | Touran |
| Bojagh | |
| Abadan | Mehrabad International |
| Shahid Asyaee | Bandar Abbass International |
| Mahshahr | Kerman |
| Ahwaz | Birjand |
| Bushehr | Ramsar |
| Kish Island | Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International |
| Bandar Lengeh | Tabriz International |
| Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani | Yazd Shahid Sadooghi |
| Sanandaj | Chah Bahar |
| Rasht | Zahedan International |
Last Updated On : April 01, 2013
