Photo: Mohammad Ataei

Behesht Baran Waterfall in Iran

Behesht Baran (Rain Paradise) or Baranak Waterfall is located near Gorgan in northern Iran. This waterfall is situated in the forest. The continuous falling of water in the form of small and large drops has given this waterfall the name “Rain Paradise.”

Photo: Mehdi Mohebi Pour

In the heart of the night

When the city lights are off, the night sky becomes a unique tableau. The stars shine like diamonds in the darkness and fascinate every eye. The night sky is a golden, star-filled curtain that spreads over the earth every night. With millions of bright stars, this celestial curtain not only bedazzles the eyes but also pushes the mind to the depths of space and the mysteries of the universe

Photo: Bahar Bahadoran

Chitabe Strait

The Strait of Chitabe (also called Chitaveh), which originates from Kabgian River, is located near the Village of Per-Eshkaft, 76 km of Yasouj, western Iran. Kabgian River, passing through Per-Eshkaft Village, reaches the Chitave Strait and finally flows into Karun River. Chitave Strait is surrounded by high mountains and forests, with the lower parts of its river serving as a suitable place for people to swim.

Photo: Ali Hamed Haghdoust

Shoush Qoum desert in northwestern Iran

Shoush Qoum is a pristine six-hectare desert located 80 km east of Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran. Created by fast winds, the desert is a terra incognita surrounded by mountains.

Photo: Bahram Bayat

August 8, Zanjan Day in Iran

August 8th, the birthday of Shihab ad-Din Sohrevardi, is celebrated as Zanjan Day. Zanjan boasts numerous eye-catching historical monuments. Additionally, its pristine nature and charming villages attract tourists throughout the year. Sohrevardi (1154–1191) was a Persian philosopher and the founder of the Iranian school of Illuminationism, a significant school in Islamic philosophy.

Photo: Rasoul Shojaei

Kashan, City of Historical Houses

Kashan is a historical city more than seven thousand years old, located in the central desert of Iran. This city has many historical houses from the Qajar and Zandiye periods. By visiting these houses, tourists travel to history and learn about the lives of the people of that time.Each part of the historical houses of Kashan has a separate purpose and use and has its own decorations. The exterior of the house was for public work and daily commuting, the interior was for the daily life of family members and there were special rooms for guests.

Photo: Mehdi Mohebi Pour

Yaylak in mountains

Every year at the beginning of summer, ranchers move to the heights of Mazandaran to use the green pastures, and the pastures of the province host nomads and thousands of their livestock. Many pasture fodder consists of medicinal plants. Therefore, in addition to animal husbandry activities, nomads earn money by harvesting and selling medicinal plants.

Hosseynia of Iran

The mourning days of the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam Hossein (AS) were held in the first ten days of Muharram with a special mood throughout Iran, in different cities and villages. The following pictures are a selection of the efforts of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) photographers in different parts of the country.

Photo: Fatemeh Abedi

Blue Nissan

Many villages of Lorestan province are located in the Zagros highlands, the people of these villages who live among these mountains spend some months of the year as nomads in black tents and some cold months of the year in their houses and live in the village. To reach the city, they have to go through winding roads. The access route of many villages is on dirt roads and it is not easy to access these areas, hence the vehicle that is used mostly in these areas is Nissan. In addition to being able to carry passengers, Nissan is also used to carry goods and solves the commuting problems of the villagers in all seasons of the year.Nissan drivers believe that this car is the most valuable vehicle in this area and does not leave anyone on the roads even in the worst weather conditions.

Photo: Ali Hamed Haghdoust

Lahijan tea

Tea is the most popular hot drink among Iranians. Lahijan’e spring tea is the best Iranian tea in terms of aroma and taste, and its aroma can be smelled from everywhere in this city in the spring season with its unique aromatic greens. Lahijan is regarded as the most important center of Iranian tea cultivation, production and processing, and it has vast tea farms and factories on its surrounding hills. This city has good conditions for the cultivation of this plant due to its fertile lands and extremely humid climate. Green tea leaves are harvested every year in spring, summer and autumn. According to statistics, there are more than 55,000 tea growers in Gilan and Mazandaran provinces who produce a total of 135,000 tons of tea leaves annually. About 30,000 tons of dry tea is extracted from this product.

Photo: Seyed Mosleh Pirkhezranian

Spring Nature of Kordestan

Kordestan province is a mountainous region, which is one of the highest provinces in the country with an altitude of about 2,000 meters above sea level. The average annual rainfall in the province is 500 mm, and the height difference between the highest and lowest parts of the province is about 2,400 meters. Mount Shahou in the southwest of the province with a height of 3,300 meters is the highest and Alot area in Baneh with a height of about 900 meters is the lowest point of the province.This height difference has led to different climates, and this issue is important from the point of view of tourism, because in terms of climate diversity and the presence of natural and topographical effects, Kordestan province has diverse and valuable attractions. Undoubtedly, Kordestan province has many natural and tourist attractions. which prompts travelers to travel to this beautiful province to watch the rainbow of spring colors in the beautiful season of nature's awakening and enjoy its beauty.

Photo: Mosleh Pirkehzranian

Sanandaj Day commemorated on April 25

The city of Sanandaj dates back to before Christ, this city was damaged several times due to political developments such as numerous wars, as well as natural disasters such as earthquakes and was re-established in 1046 AH. According to the available documents, the city of Sanandaj was built on the 30th of Dhu Qadah 1046 AH, corresponding to the 6th of Ordibehesht of 1016 in Iranian calendar year by the order of Suleiman Khan Ardalan.

Photo: Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi

Snakeshead lilies in Kuhrang plain

Fritillaria or snakeshead lily is a rare plant species normally found in mountainous areas of Iran’s Zagros region. With an area of 3,600 hectares, the Kuhrang Plain in central Iran is the largest habitat of the flower which many believe is on the verge of extinction. Tourists visits, picking the flower for plantation in small gardens, trampling, excessive grazing and periods of drought have accelerated the extinction process for snakeshead lily in Kuhrang Plain. However, authorities have imposed restrictions on tourist visits to the site in the past five years, helping to rejuvenate the Plain and leading to new germinations of the plant.

ٍPhoto: Erfan Samanfar

Maharlou lake; natural mirror

Maharlou Lake is located 25 km southeast of Shiraz and is one of the most important sources of edible and industrial salt in Fars province. Maharlou is one of the most beautiful lakes in Iran. A lake that is pink in some months of the year and reflects everything like a mirror. This lake in the south of the country is one of the main habitats of flamingos and different species of birds.

Photo: Mosleh Pirkehzranian

Tourists visiting Iran's largest glass suspension bridge

The largest glass and suspension bridge in the Middle East in the tourism target village of Nagal in Kordestan province welcomes Nowruz tourists during the New Year holidays. This glass suspension bridge is 450 meters long and is considered the first and largest project in the field of recreational tourism in Kordestan.

Photo: Mohammad Ataei

Naftelijeh mud volcano

The Naftelijeh mud volcano, which is located near the city of Gomishan on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea, is among the natural attractions of Golestan Province, in northern Iran. Appearing in pink most of the time, this mud volcano is as high as 8 meters and has a diameter of 500 meters. To the top of the volcano, there is a small lake out of which salty water accompanied by gases and clay comes out with pressure. The clay existing in Naftelijeh is used for the treatment of neurological diseases as well as muscle cramps and the early stages of vasoconstriction, among others. Taking a bath in mud volcanos is said to be useful as well.

Photo: Rasoul Shojaei

Nowruz 1403 tourists in Isfahan's Naqsh Jahan

One of the most important travel destinations in Iran is the city of Isfahan. In addition to many tourist attractions; Naqsh Jahan Square, as the most important tourist attraction, has always been the choice of Nowruz visitors.

Photo: Mehdi Mohebi Pour

Rapeseed fields

Rapeseed is one of the important oilseed plants in temperate regions, which has a wide climatic compatibility; Rapeseed contains 25-55% oil and 18-24% protein and has high nutritional quality due to its unsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol-free. In addition to many agricultural and economic benefits, this vegetable seed adds beauty and a special fragrance to nature during the flowering season.Annually, more than 55 million tons of rapeseed are obtained in the member countries of the European Union, China and Canada as the three main producers of this product.The amount of production of this product in Iran is estimated to be less than 300,000 tons per year, and this figure has been obtained in recent years with the special attention of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad. Cultivation of rapeseed in rotation with wheat strengthens the soil and stabilizes wheat production in the country. It will supply oil needed by the country and prevent foreign currency outflow, providing fodder for livestock and poultry, and providing food security and community health are among the goals of the development of oilseed cultivation.

Photo: Mohammad Ataei

Turkmen Sahra

Turkmen Sahra, also known as the Turkmen Plain, is a region in northeastern Iran, which stretches for 400 kilometers. The plain is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the west and the Republic of Turkmenistan to the north. This diverse region boasts a variety of natural features, including forests, pastures, mountains, and beaches. The lush landscape of this "green desert" is inhabited by the warm-hearted Turkmen people, who have preserved their rich cultural heritage and customs.