Trip Highlights 25 – Damghan & Qale bala Trip

Khar Turan National Park or Touran Wildlife Refuge is the second largest biosphere reserves in Iran and is located in the south-east of Shahrood, in Semnan province.

Duration

3 Days

Activity

Easy

Unesco Site

  • All Accommodations
  • All Entrance Fee
  • All Meals
  • All Transportations
  • Visa Process
  • Local Guide
  • Tour Guide
  • Insurance Fee
  • Tour Guide Accommodations
  • Refreshments
  • Domestic Flights
  • Security License code

Highlight Attraction

  1. Cultural & Spiritual Sites in Bastam – Visit the shrines of Bayazid Bastami and Abul Hassan Kharaqani, two renowned Persian Sufis.
  2. Qala-Bala Village Experience – Explore a unique village where rooftops and courtyards function as pedestrian streets; enjoy local gardens, shops, and architecture.
  3. Reza Abad Desert & Persian Zebras – Discover desert landscapes, local handicrafts, sand dunes, and see the rare Persian Zebra.
  4. Authentic Local Stays – Overnight in homestays to experience rural Iranian life and hospitality firsthand.
  1. What level of physical activity is required for this tour?
    Moderate. The tour includes walking around villages, exploring gardens, and short desert hikes. No strenuous climbing is involved.
  2. What type of accommodation is included?
    Participants will stay in hotels in Bastam and local homestays in Qala-Bala Village for an authentic cultural experience.
  3. Are meals included during the tour?
    Yes, most breakfasts and lunches are included, featuring local Iranian cuisine and traditional dishes from the region.

Itinerary

Day 1- Tehran to Bastam

We start our journey at 5:00 am. After breakfast in a local restaurant, we go to Damghan and visit Tari-Khane Mosque.
Then, we continue to Bastam and will visit the Shrine of Bayazid Bastami and the Shrine of Abul Hassan Kharaqani, two Persian Sufis.  
Overnight: Bastam

Day 2- Bastam to Qala Bala

Today, we continue our trip to Qāla-Bala Village which is a unique village in Iran. The courtyards and roofs in this village both serve as pedestrian areas similar to streets. Then we will get into a local house and walk around the village, its gardens and local shops. We will spend the day in the national park.
Overnight: Homestay

Day 3- Qala bala To Tehran

After breakfast, leave Qāla-Bala Village for Reza Abad Village, a desert village in Shahrood to see Persian Zebra. After lunch we will go for a short break, visit the local handicraft, walk on the sand dunes and then, drive to the capital.

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