Iran Travel Hub

With its history dating back 7,000 years, Iran is home to a large number of spectacular mansions and buildings. To restore the majestic structures and by extension contribute to the economy,…

The UNESCO world heritage sites are the places that have cultural, natural and historical importance to the world and Iran has 24 sites on that list.

Here we've rounded up five of…

Thanks to Iran tourism industry's growth in recent years, more investors have stepped forward to establish hotels.

Mashhad and Kish Island are two of the attractive locales for…

As an emerging branch of tourism in Iran, ecotourism is lately growing more popular among lovers of Mother Nature and those fond of ancient cultures. The term is defined by the…

Iran is a country of immense beauty, charm, and ancient-world mystery. Travel to Iran is increasing steadily and more people are choosing to visit the country.

On the eve of the first day of winter, the winter solstice, sometime between December 21 and 22, a nocturnal celebration is observed in Iran. It is generally called Yalda, or Shab-e-Chelle, for…

The traditional grape cultivation in Malayer County’s Jowzan Valley rural district, Hamedan Province, was formally recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System on Friday. The…

Iran is to start granting visas on arrival to Indian citizens as of July 23.

As per a recent directive issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indian travelers can obtain visas on…

The historical Shah Abbasi caravansary sitting in Karaj, Alborz Province, opened to the general public on Monday during a ceremony attended by government officials. 

Tehran's Imam Khomeini street, formerly Sepah street, plays host to a number of major buildings turned museums that are currently managed by banks.

Financial Tribune reviews three…

The Central Bank of Iran has updated rules concerning the forex ceiling for travelers when entering or exiting the country. 

According to a directive published on CBI’s website,…

The period between March 20 and April 2 is a high travel season in Iran as it corresponds with the Iranian New Year holidays, when the pleasant spring weather adds to the glamour.

Many…

Sistan-Baluchestan, the vast southeastern province of Iran that has long suffered the stigma of insecurity, is now taking its first steps to become a popular tourist destination but the efforts…

Iran has proposed the registration of windmills on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, an expert with the provincial office of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization in South…

For some, the best part of traveling is tasting the delicious local cuisine, visiting the shopping malls, mingling with the locals to learn more about the culture, or simply undertaking a forest…

A common misconception among foreigners is that Iran is basically a desert.

You can hardly fault outsiders for that, as a large-scale global campaign to publicize Iran’s myriads of…

With the impending lifting of economic sanctions, which will help promote Iran as a safe destination, domestic tourism officials expect a massive influx of tourists, most of whom have probably…

The end of summer is fast approaching and kids are getting ready for school again. While this may spell the end of traveling time for families with kids, it signals the beginning of a…

Globally, Iran is known for its ancient structures and cultural monuments that draw tourists from across the world every year. However, there is so much more to the Mideast country than what one…

With Iran’s thermostat seemingly stuck on “unbearably warm”, escaping the ever-escalating temperatures with a vacation in one of these cool spots is highly recommended.

  Tangeh…

Damavand is a perfect cone-shaped volcano located in the central part of Alborz mountain range in the north of Iran on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea.

Damavand volcano is 5,671…

The handicrafts of Kurdistan Province in western Iran form part of its people’s culture. The handicrafts were developed in the course of history according to the periodical needs of the people…

Iran has a well-worn tourist circuit, encompassing attractions in the ancient cities of Shiraz and Isfahan, CNN reported. But for those wanting to get off the beaten path, the country has a…

Such was the description of the people of Tabriz by the celebrated Persian poet Shahriyar. In addition to good climate and deep roots in history, the city is also famous for hospitality of its…

The age old, eye catching bridges of Iran that have carried the stories of hundreds of thousands of trampling feet throughout history, should not be left out when talking about Iran’s tourist…